Which is better for making bag handles?

The Caydo. It makes i-cord continuously at up to 60 cm/min, which is exactly what handles and ties need. The addi makes wider knitted panels, not cord.

Can the addi Express make i-cord?

Not the thin cord the Caydo makes. Its 22 needles produce tubes of roughly 10–15 cm diameter, far wider than a cord.

Which handles thicker yarn?

The addi. It takes 3.5–8 mm yarn, while the Caydo is limited to 1.3–2.8 mm.

Is the addi worth the extra money?

Only if you want hats, scarves or flat panels. At $116.54 versus $49.99, the addi costs more than twice as much and cannot do the Caydo's job.

Which is easier for a beginner?

The Caydo, because the motor does the work and tutorials are included. The addi is simple to crank but takes practice to cast on and keep even tension.

Do either need to be plugged in?

The Caydo does; it has a motor with three speed levels. The addi is hand-cranked and needs no power.

Automatic i Cord Knitting Machine vs addi Express Professional Knitting Machine

These are different tools, not substitutes. The Caydo is a small electric i-cord maker that twists yarn into cord for handles, ties and trims. The addi Express Professional is a hand-cranked 22-needle knitting machine that makes hats, scarves and flat panels. Buy the Caydo for cord; buy the addi for garments. Latest prices: $49.99 at Amazon for the Caydo and $116.54 at eBay for the addi, both as of November 4, 2026.

Today the Automatic i Cord Knitting Machine costs $66.55 less at its best price.

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