addi Express Kingsize Knitting Machine vs SENTRO 22-Needle Knitting Machine

The addi Express Kingsize is the serious tool: 46 metal needles, a 13.8-inch circular diameter and 17.7-inch flat width let you make adult sweaters, blankets and cardigans, and owners report years of steady use. The SENTRO 22 is a small, light plastic machine for hats, scarves and socks, and its drill adapter speeds up cranking. Buy the addi if you want one machine for real garments; buy the SENTRO if you want a cheap, easy start on small projects.

• Choose the addi Express Kingsize if you want to knit adult-size garments and blankets and want metal needles and a mechanical row counter that hold up over years.
• Choose the SENTRO 22 if you mainly make hats and scarves, want a light machine you can store easily, and like the option of driving the crank with a drill.