Which is better for making bag handles?

The Caydo. It makes i-cord, which is what bag handles are usually made from, and the motor keeps the cord even over long lengths. The Prym makes tubes and panels, not cord.

Which one is better for beginners?

Both are beginner-friendly. The Caydo includes a manual, video tutorials and starter yarn. The Prym is a simple crank mill with a clear cover so you can watch the stitches form.

Can the Prym make i-cord?

No. It knits tubes and flat panels only. For cord, use the Caydo or knit i-cord by hand.

Is the Caydo worth the extra $6?

Only if you need i-cord. At $49.99 versus $43.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, the Caydo adds a motor and a starter kit, but it cannot make tubes or panels.

Which handles thicker yarn?

The Prym. It takes yarn weights 1–4, while the Caydo is limited to yarn 1.3mm–2.8mm in diameter.

There is no reliable data on lifespan for either. The Caydo has a plastic ABS body with replaceable needles; the Prym is a 2 lb plastic mill with plastic needles.

Automatic i Cord Knitting Machine vs Prym MIDI Knitting Mill Machine for Knit Tubes and Flat Panels

Buy the Caydo if you want i-cord fast and hands-free; buy the Prym MIDI if you want to knit tubes or flat panels by hand. The Caydo is $49.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, and the Prym is $43.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, so the Prym is about $6 cheaper. They make different things: the Caydo makes narrow cord, the Prym makes 8-inch tubes and 4.75-inch flat panels.

Today the Prym MIDI Knitting Mill Machine for Knit Tubes and Flat Panels costs $6.00 less at its best price.

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