Which is better for making hats?

The addi Express Professional. It knits circular tubes of about 10-15 cm diameter, which suits hats, and it takes DK to super bulky yarn. The Caydo i1 only makes i-cord.

Which one is better for bag handles and trims?

The Caydo i1. It is built for i-cord and its motor keeps tension steady with counterweights. The addi can make cord too, but you crank it by hand.

Is the addi worth the extra money?

If you want hats, scarves and flat panels, yes. It costs $116.54 at eBay versus $64.28 for the Caydo at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, but the Caydo cannot knit those items at all.

Which handles thicker yarn?

The addi Express Professional, which takes 3.5mm to 8mm yarn up to super bulky. The Caydo i1 tops out around 2.5mm, roughly worsted to aran.

Do both have a row counter?

Yes. The addi includes a row counter, and the Caydo has a built-in counter.

The addi is a plastic machine made in Germany with replacement needles included, and buyers report it holds up. The Caydo is newer with fewer long-term reports, so the addi has the better track record.

addi Express Professional Knitting Machine vs Caydo Electric Knitting Machine

Buy the addi Express Professional if you want a general-purpose circular and flat knitting machine for hats, scarves and blankets. Buy the Caydo i1 if you mainly want i-cords for bag handles, trims and trims and want the motor to do the cranking. The addi is $116.54 at eBay as of November 4, 2026; the Caydo is $64.28 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026.

Today the Caydo Electric Knitting Machine costs $52.26 less at its best price.

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