Can the Caydo knit a hat?

No. It makes i-cord only. For hats and circular tubes, the Addi Express is the one to get.

Which is better for beginners?

The Caydo is easier to start with because the motor handles the motion and it ships with yarn and accessories. The Addi takes practice to keep even tension while cranking.

Is the Addi worth the extra $30?

Yes if you want to knit garments and flat panels. If you only need cord, the Caydo does that for less and with less effort.

The Addi is a simple manual machine with few parts to fail. The Caydo adds a motor and electronics, which are the parts most likely to wear out.

What yarn works in each?

The Addi takes mid-weight yarns like worsted. The Caydo is limited to 1.3–2.5 mm yarn, roughly #2 Fine through #4 Medium.

Do both have a row counter?

Only the Caydo has a built-in row counter. The Addi has none, so you count rows yourself.

Addi Express Knitting Machine vs Caydo Electric Knitting Machine

Buy the Addi Express if you want to knit actual garments and accessories: hats, scarves, flat panels, and circular tubes up to about 13.8 inches across. Buy the Caydo i1 if your goal is i-cord for bag handles, trims, and cords, and you want the motor to do the cranking. The Addi is $94.00 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026; the Caydo is $64.28 at Amazon as of the same date.

Today the Caydo Electric Knitting Machine costs $29.72 less at its best price.

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