Which is better for making hats?

Both knit circular pieces 10-15 cm in diameter with 22 needles, so hat size is the same. The addi adds a row counter, which helps repeat the same hat length, and it costs less.

Is the addi worth the extra money?

It is not extra: the addi is $116.54 at eBay versus $155.74 for the unbranded machine at Walmart, both as of November 4, 2026. The addi also includes a row counter and spare needles.

Do they use the same yarn?

Yes. Both take yarn from 3.5 to 8 in thickness, roughly DK to super bulky. The addi states this in millimeters; the unbranded listing gives the same range without units.

The addi has a known brand, German manufacture and 5 spare needles in the box, which favors long-term use. The unbranded machine has no track record and no spare parts listed.

Can either knit flat panels?

Yes. Both do flat knitting about 15-20 cm wide, enough for scarf strips and cushion covers that you seam together.

Which is easier to store?

The unbranded machine at 800 g and 23 x 25 x 15 cm is lighter and smaller. The addi weighs 1190 g and has legs and table hooks that add bulk.

Express Single Knitting Machine vs addi Express Professional Knitting Machine

Buy the addi Express Professional. It is the same 22-needle machine with a known brand, a row counter, spare needles, table-mounting hardware, and a lower price: $116.54 at eBay versus $155.74 at Walmart for the unbranded Express, both as of November 4, 2026. The unbranded machine saves about 390 g of weight and is the only one with a listed battery slot, which the addi does not need. For most shoppers the addi is the better buy at roughly $39 less.

Today the addi Express Professional Knitting Machine costs $39.20 less at its best price.

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