Tutorial: Getting Clean, Straight Edges on a Knitted Tube Scarf (Addi Express)

[@gregoryvozar6236]

I know this is a 5 year old video, but I have turned to it again & again over the past few years. I only use my Addi Express King around the Holidays to turn out scarves & hats, and I need a refresher on closing those ends. Thanks for leaving this on KZbin & providing such a clear and understandable directions! It works first time-every time.

[@sheepishlysharing]

It's so nice to hear that, Gregory! I often wish I had time to go back and reshoot all my old videos because I cringe at what they must look like but, alas... it's not a priority! Glad to know you find this one helpful!!

[@SewingforHobby]

you are right. I tried your technique of using the crochet hook and I got the smooth edges. It took me three years to master the addi express. I have been knitting and crochet for 15 years now and I wanted to learn new things about the sewing world and was having some problem of getting straight edges without the circle. Thank you so much for this video. It worked beautifully!

[@sheepishlysharing]

I'm so glad! And I haven't mastered the Addi Express... as a matter of fact, most of those Addi videos are my attempts at learning and sharing what I figured out! There were hardly any circular knitting machine videos when I got mine. Maybe you should make some videos to help ME master it! I find flat panels so tedious...

[@Dragon1276]

To get the fringe to lay correctly you alternate the direction that you pull the loops through.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Dragon1276]

@@sheepishlysharing thank you for teaching me so much with your videos!

[@JariCroom]

Hi Margaret, thanks so much for sharing such great videos over the years! I’m sure someone has shared this with you since posting this video (or you’ve figured it out), but just in case, you don’t have to cut the waste yarn from the cast on edge. I like to pull the yarn tail that was initially cast on back through all the loops in reverse for one round. After that, they will unravel just like the waste yarn on the cast off edge. Happy knitting!

[@douglasmcloon7695]

Margaret Olander, Thank you for posting this video. I am in the very early stages of working with yarn and the Addi, have enjoyed all of your videos. Am now in the process of creating a afghan using the Addi king ( nothing like taking on a big challenge for beginner). Doing tubes of 50 rows each and wasn't sure how to end each one until seeing this video.

[@katf3836]

Thank you so much for this video. I have found this method other places recently but you are the first to really tell me what is the 1st stitch and where to find it exactly.... or you're the first that I understand. I was guessing which to start with and this led to me missing a stitch here and there. In regards to the waste yarn removal, I have done the ripcord method and it works great. Even without it, I don't cut the waste yarn, I just pull the starting end, the one closest to the actual work and pull each stich out and it works perfect. Since this is 7 years ago, I am assuming you have tried other methods now. You're the best thank you so much for helping me understand the 1st stitch!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

I'm so glad I had something helpful to share!

[@Barb515]

Hi Margaret. I am doing a bunch of very narrow panel scarfs (5 sts) for some adorable small wood snowmen made by my Son In Law for a school fund raiser. I reviewed this vid of yours to refresh my memory on finishing the scarf end edges. Tip - I am now using the shoe string cast on (using waste yarn) on almost every thing I intend to finish by hand. I cast on as usual with the contrasting waste yarn, knit just 1 row, then immediately go to my main yarn, leaving longish tails on the waste yarn knowing it will not unravel. Once you have picked up end sts or done the 3 needle bind off, you can just pull the 2 rows of contrasting waste yarn out easily if you clip the waste yarn between the cast on row & 1st row (at the end). and not risk cutting the main yarn. I still do 5-6 rows of waste yarn to cast off. For these extremely narrow mini scarfs I just did the knit cast on just like you demo in the advanced finger less glove thumb hole part since I add a little fringe. Enjoy all your videos so very much . Thanks for all your sharing! Hope you & every one that may read this have a safe & happy holiday.

[@sheepishlysharing]

OOoooo.... Now that's intriguing! Thanks, Brilliant Barb! And the snowmen sound cute! Did you post a picture of them anywhere? I'd love to see them.

[@catemef6963]

Great job showing this technique. I have been aware of it for a. couple of years but no other video that I have found showed the technique clearly enough that I could actually see what was happening. Its so simple and I am so glad to finally understand it.

[@sheepishlysharing]

I'm so glad I could help! You're right... it IS easy once you can see all the stitches and their "partners," isn't it?!

[@joannehinchcliffe5077]

Hi Margaret, Thank you for a great tutorial, I have finished off the ends of my tubes after watching you and it is a nice neat edge. Love your tutorials. Thanks.

[@sheepishlysharing]

You’re so welcome, Joanne! 😊

[@christineferoli1750]

Yes, i agree with the three needles bind off, i just did it automatically. Makes the most sense

[@WillowTreePottery]

Very clear instructions, I was trying to do a similar thing with a Tunisian crochet hook and it seemed to work.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Glad it was helpful, Kathy!

[@kirsteneaton4200]

Very clear easy to follow video. Thank you for this, this makes the ends look so much cleaner! The cast one side you do not need to cut it off. I have never cut it off. I just find my 2 ends and the end on the top (of the blue in this video) i just pull til its tight til it meets back to the end undo those 2 stitches and it will unravel the whole waste section for you.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Glad you like it! I'll have to get the Addi out and see if I understand your tip!

[@SandraHalpenny]

Thank-you so much for this video. I just made two scarfs today. This finishing is just perfect. It looks so nice too.

[@sheepishlysharing]

You are so welcome, Sandra! Glad it was good info you could use!

[@jjseale09]

Miss Margaret, thank you for this super easy tutorial. I just made tubes for a blanket on my addi king. I’m a beginner, and was worried about closing up the ends. I appreciate you and your videos! 😊

[@sheepishlysharing]

I'm so glad it was helpful and a blanket of tubes sounds toasty warm! (I'm sorry some of those old videos are so horrible. 1) there was virtually NOTHING out there when I started making them and 2) I was sharing my learning with you as I went along and 3) I didn't know how to edit! Yikes! )

[@bruderlein8514]

I love your videos! So easy to understand and I can actually see what's supposed to be done. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@sheepishlysharing]

What a nice compliment, Karen! Thank you!

[@73Kazzy]

The ends look great look great and so nice to have an alternate to the " gather all together" at each end of a scarf. I have never used scrap yarn on my Addi yet but I must as I want to add the nice crocheted edge to m hats. Thank you for another great and helpful video xx

[@UrbanGypsyCrochet]

Thanks so much for this video. Although I do knit I am all fingers and thumbs when it comes to a 3 needle bind off and much prefer to crochet the edges together. Thanks for the very clear explanation x

[@nl2766]

😄😄😄😄😄 I don't mind your hairbrained ideas. You are very creative and very natural.. Thank you!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Hahaha! This is an old video so I have no idea what I said! I'll have to go back and watch!

[@hajismith3023]

So much neater ...! Thank you for showing us I will definitely be using this on my finished pieces .... 😊X

[@1949chefjojo]

Thank you Margaret. I will use your technique for my scarves etc.

[@1949chefjojo]

I am using your technique today.

[@gigles0927]

I love the DVD case idea for making fringe! Perfect size, and much more even than using my hand!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Gigles0927 And better than having to dig up some cardboard, too!

[@holliehox9]

I so did that Nutcracker scarf and I love it! I loved the fringe.

[@tomhumm3356]

Thank you for sharing this. I will be trying it out on my next scarf!! 🤞🏻

[@leticiagarcia2159]

I did the same but on a knitting round loom and the edge came out beautiful, thanks to you.

[@sheepishlysharing]

I'm late in thanking you, Laticia, but I'm so glad this tutorial worked for you!

[@theimperfectcrafterny]

Thank you so much! I can't really to try!

[@VernaBradshaw]

I love your videos. They are fun, keep my attention and the bonus....I get to learn something useful!

[@sheepishlysharing]

What a nice compliment, Verna! Thank you!

[@SewingforHobby]

I really enjoy learning more about the addi express machine. It just now occur to me that I can make infinity Scarfs on the king size machine. Getting the edges to come out beautifully takes real patient and talent. I thought I share this silly thoughtwith you. Did you know you can make infinity scarfs on both machines? All you have to do is just sew the ends together!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Hahaha! Why, yes... I was aware of that! 😜 I don't bother with the "patience and talent" for infinity scarves, though. I bind off as usual, pull the yarn tails to gather each end and tie them together. Once you put it on, the tied end is behind your neck and when you loop the scarf over your head, the tie is covered.

[@marilynsamanns8602]

Also Margaret, I love all your videos. I came across your infinity scarf video and loved it, but failed to save it. Could you please paste the site where it is. It's the one where you tie the ends together.

[@Bonnie7455]

Love your video my dear!! I'm going to also use this on my looms along with my Addi as well! Thanks bunches!

[@brendaw6319]

Very nice finish end. Would you consider doing a video how to knit with the addi using stoppers?? Some people have not have any problems but I am lots of extra yarn hanging.

[@sheepishlysharing]

I haven't used stoppers yet and, at this point, haven't really cared to venture much into flat panels but Suzy Notting has recently done a wonderful video on flat panels which is the exact same technique used with stoppers. #1. Addi Express Flat Panel Tutorial, Suzy style

[@cassmyers7684]

It's called ravel cord and does the trick! Excellent instruction thanks.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Yes! Thank you!

[@articfire69]

What about doing a Kitchener stitch bind off

[@sheepishlysharing]

You certainly could. This is another option... especially if the Kitchener stitch gets on your last nerve!

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

This had my undivided attention! I want to make a Harry Potter house scarf and this video was perfect! Thank you!

[@lauralefever5461]

This is brilliant, I love it! Any advice for making better edges on tube scarves you want the ends open on? Mine always come out looking a little frumpy because the bind of and on edges are more loose than the rest of the scarf.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thank you, Laura! I've never done this and left the tube open but now you've got me thinking... hmmm... I know that casting on and off with wast yarn is KEY to those tension issues so whatever I come up with with start and end with waste yarn on the machine!

[@lauralefever5461]

Alrighty thank you!

[@Barb515]

Thanks for another clear, very useful video. Much easier than the knit version. Also, very timely as I am playing with double & triple knotted fringe as we "speak". More to come on my next end game video.

[@chainsawlady]

you have really great videos, keep up the good work. I've tried a few of your techniques. what I'm looking for is a way to do socks - heels - on the addi. I did come a cross one video but can't seem to find it now. I think it was somebody like laura risinger? but no luck googling that. any help would be much appreciated.

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Iva Lindsay Sorry... I can't help you with socks. I do know that you have to take it off the machine and do the heel with regular needles. The best resource for Addi info is this Facebook group : facebook.com/groups/addikingloomersandknits/

[@vickimurphyrn]

Looks very nice on you. Ever try an addi king cowl?

[@sheepishlysharing]

Victoria Murphy Cowl = a scarf with joined ends, right? If so... then yes! They're all over my videos! Also, I've recently done a tube with a stretchy bind off on both ends. Somewhere between 25 and 50 rows is good.

[@mariarw1]

I like your cowl neck scarf, did you make it?

[@sheepishlysharing]

Oh, goodness... this video is so old I had to watch it to see what you were talking about, Maria! Ha! No, that's a store bought scarf. (It's woven... something else I'd love to learn!)

[@LindaSmith-oj4hj]

Margaret, I cannot thank you enough for your videos! I now have both Addi’s and the Singer machine, so am busy making new things! ONE quick question: Using the above information, I want to make a Log Cabin Afghan. HOW best do I connect the tubes? Your finishing method above is wonderful (as I was stumbling around trying to make those ends smooth!) Now, I need to know how to connect each tube into the log cabin motif. ANY advice would be greatly appreciated! I’m just using scrap yarns right now, just to get this first effort done as to learn how to connect all the tubes. I am making the tubes with the Addi Pro. Again, thank you so much for your videos, as I am a visual learner and they are a God-send!

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Linda Smith Thanks for the kind words and now I feel guilty having no solution to offer you! I don't know exactly how I would connect the tubes which is one reason I haven't attempted this project! If you don't keep the tubes perfectly flat and connect the exact right stitches, the blanket won't lie completely flat. That would bother me. It would be warm and cozy but the waves and/or lumps would be all I could see! I wouldn't have the patience to mark a line of stitches in each one with scrap yarn before joining but that may work for you. Have you asked anyone on the Facebook group Addi King Loomers and Knits?

[@LindaSmith-oj4hj]

+Margaret Olander (Sheepishly Sharing) I am attempting to do the mattress stitch to connect each tube. So far it is looking quite good! Let me get a bit more done and then perhaps I can send you a photo (or post one here) so you can see my efforts! I'll keep you in the loop!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Great! Thanks!

[@LindaSmith-oj4hj]

+Margaret Olander (Sheepishly Sharing) is there a way for me to post a photo here for you to look at? I've got a bit done and need suggestions!

[@sheepishlysharing]

All my social media links are in the description box, Linda

[@24caratcrochetCoUk]

Thanks Margaret for another great tutorial video. Clear and brilliant as usual. :)

[@WippyChickCrochet]

Hello there! I recently purchased a small knitting machine to make socks. I think I understand how to remove the waste yarn if the end is closed but I am stumped as to how to remove the waste yarn at the open end. Your channel is so extensive. Can you link me to a video (if you have one) that would show me how to do this? Your tutorials are so easy to follow that I would like to stick with your channel for instruction. Thank you so much for any help you can offer! ~ Julie

[@sheepishlysharing]

I see a comment on another one of my videos that you found the answer you need!

[@SewingforHobby]

ah what I meant by *master* was to figure out what projects works on the addi express. And to learn where to sew the ends of the projects together. You can make anything by using the addi express but only you would have to sew them correctly. Plus I heard you can make circles on the small size addi too. If you make a 100 small circles you can make a blanket. One video I found was from a young woman called Yay for Yarn. Is the nickname.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Yes, I've seen that circle blanket and it looks like pure TORTURE to me! Hahaha! I feel like I could hand knit a blanket faster than that thing!

[@vickimurphyrn]

I want to make a cowl on my king. Did you make the one you are wearing in this video? I love it!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Victoria Murphy No, I got that for $7 at Target last year. Upon close inspection, it's woven not knit or crocheted.

[@brendaw6319]

"What would you do?? Would you buy an addi express to make mitts on and socks (socks would be like work socks)?? or just use a loom.??

[@sheepishlysharing]

If money is an issue, I definitely wouldn't buy an Addi. All this can be accomplished with an AIO loom or one of similar gauge. An Addi is fun and fast but it's definitely the "icing on the cake."

[@maried914]

If you find the cast on stitches, you can release your waste yarn without cutting.

[@lyndasnart7823]

Putting that into action as soon as my machine delivers later today ☕️😎👍🇦🇺

[@ellenhudson7135]

Hi, Margaret. I've just bought the large and small Addi machines. The stitches on the cast on edge come out loose and the edge rolls up. How do you get the stitches to match the knitted piece and have the edge be flat? I enjoy your videos. Thanks, Ellen

[@sheepishlysharing]

No matter what you do, stockinette will roll up. It's just the nature of the stitch. BUT, as you can see in this video, starting with waste yarn takes care of the looseness of the initial cast on tension. You'll just have to do some sort of bind off by hand before removing the waste yarn so you won't lose your stitches.

[@aleryan]

Awesome video! I have to ask, did you make the cowl you're wearing on the addi? Do you have a tutorial on that? It's goregous!

[@sheepishlysharing]

aleryan (I had to watch the video to see what I was wearing!) Nope, that was a store-bought scarf that I got for a whopping $7! It is knitted horizontally so you can't replicate the color changes on the Addi which knits vertically. Single crochet would be a good option using gradient color changing yarn in a light weight with a small hook!

[@sheepishlysharing]

aleryan I just went and looked at that scarf again. It's not knit at all... it's woven!

[@brendaw6319]

The addi express pro is a great size for making scarves for children.

[@vikivictoria7343]

How would you get the thumb holes on some fingerless gloves made on the small addi? Any ideas?

[@sheepishlysharing]

No idea... I'm not a fingerless gloves kind of person. (My fingers are the coldest part of me!) Have you joined the Addi King Loomers and Knits group on FB? They seem to know everything.

[@mijejo11]

Hi Margaret. How wide of a scarf can I expect from the King size machine? I am knitting for a charity project the has a specific window for the widths they accept.

[@sheepishlysharing]

It depends on the yarn you use but you can count on around 6 inches for something like Vanna's Choice. A thinner yarn will be a little less. Sorry I don't have exact measurements to offer!

[@mijejo11]

Margaret Olander Thanks for responding. I just found your channel, and I am enjoying all you share. Last week, I ordered an Addi King size and I am anxiously waiting for it.

[@raggedyanna6-Missy]

hi would it be the same for making a scarf on the big addi? thank you so much

[@sheepishlysharing]

+raggedyanna6 Of course! Just more stitches! Also works for hand knitted tubes as well as loom knit, too!

[@raggedyanna6-Missy]

+Margaret Olander (Sheepishly Sharing) thank you so much I am having a hard time with that first stitch I don't seem to be grabbing the right one the rest goes soo nice but that first one ugggg

[@sweetpooey]

Hello Do you have a tutorial for the scarf your wearing? Thanks

[@sheepishlysharing]

No, I don't, Nichole. That's a store-bought, woven scarf and it makes me want to learn how to weave! (Just what I need... more hobbies. Ha!)

[@boxersuncut1]

I like your videos and I love what you have around your neck

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thank you, John!

[@isoccer64]

Do you think these tubes would we big enough to create sleeves on adult sweaters? I own a Addi king and am interested in buying the little one to make the sleeves... what do you think?

[@sheepishlysharing]

Maybe for a child but I know they'd be way too tight for me. However, you could do flat panels and seam them for a custom size.

[@brendaw6319]

Addi, Prym and Innovations are all the same type of circular knitting machines?? A person can use any of those patterns on any of these three machines??

[@sheepishlysharing]

Yes... the same.

[@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus]

Love your sense of humour 😂

[@saltontheshelf]

Great video and great channel. Very easy to understand.

[@gfimijoh]

Thank you!

[@geralinedavis8066]

How long did you make your scarf?

[@sheepishlysharing]

Oh gosh... I have no idea for that particular scarf (that video was from 2014) but I generally follow the typical guidelines for scarf length which depends on the size of the recipient. Here's a good reference: oombawkadesigncrochet.com/crochet-scarf-size-chart/

[@brendaw6319]

Hi Using your Addi Kingsize do you only make hats and scarves with it?? Do you make other things with the Addi Kingsize??

[@sheepishlysharing]

Oh, dear, Brenda W! You asked this question on several of my videos and I answered you in one complete with suggested video watching!

[@vc6289]

great video! good pace and explanation. thank you!

[@sheepishlysharing]

What a nice compliment! Thank you, Veronica!

[@monicab28]

I never have to cut my cast on edge off. All you have to do is pull the first tight strand out, and then the second one and then it should pull off complete in one piece. I do this all the time and have never had to cut it off.

[@BloodyButterfly]

How do you weave in your ends for this type of bind off?

[@sheepishlysharing]

BloodyButterfly My philosophy for weaving in ends in ANY project is just figure how how to do it so it's not seen! No particular method; the end. (Not much help, huh?) Remember that you still essentially have a tube (albeit flat now) so after securing, you can run your needle through the inside of the tube and out one side, cut your yarn and hide the tail inside the tube.

[@SteveB357]

Do you have a pattern for the scarf you are wearing in the video?

[@sheepishlysharing]

No, that's a store-bought scarf and it's actually woven, not knit or crocheted! I'd love to learn to weave!

[@brendaw6319]

hi How would you finish the ends of scraves for men?

[@sheepishlysharing]

I would think this technique would be perfect for men. Nothing frilly.

[@caroljohnson9394]

The waste yarn does not need to be cut because it is the cast-on toy simply need to be patient and pull the cast-on yarn through all the loops in the top tow and then you can pull it loose just like the cast-off end and save your waste yarn on both ends.

[@critterkid12]

Nice tutorial cool idea .

[@vikivictoria7343]

Love your scarf!

[@richarddonato3417]

how do I stop my work from curling???

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Richard Donato Stockinette stitch curls. The end. Doesn't matter if you knit on an Addi, needles, loom or flatbed. The only thing you can do about it is by doing something different to the ends. This video is one example; putting brims on hats is another. Gather the end of scarves and add poms or tassels. Join the ends of scarves to make a continuous loop.

[@enlightenedneeds1512]

Nice video!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thank you!

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

You are awesome!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Glad you found it useful, Sonia!

[@beckymcdaniel6402]

You don't have to cut waste yarn. Instead find the tail that weaves through the top of waste yarn and pull through each stitch around until it starts to unravel in its own. Watch Koala Knits and knacks for demonstration❤

[@trychrochet71]

the more I watch ur videos the more I want a ADDI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

jacquie Last They're fun little gadgets!

[@cathyleece8654]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

So glad it helped!

[@JoanWardzala]

KZbin took Suzy Notting's channel down.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Really? KZbin did or Suzy did?

[@sheepishlysharing]

Oh... I see now. Suzy was hacked. It will eventually get resolved.

[@1Sweetness]

i would love to see some loom ones not an addisince i have loom

[@sheepishlysharing]

I haven't loomed in years. You can, however, adapt the Addi projects to the loom....

[@nishakamboj6125]

HI Dear i like your ADD HOW Much prize this addi knitting anything in Indian maney

[@sheepishlysharing]

I do not know. Try a Google search.

[@vikivictoria7343]

Love it!

[@gfimijoh]

Make a 1 hour video.30 min.of addi professional(the small addi) and 30 min. Of addi king size (the large addi)

[@sheepishlysharing]

I've done more than that already! Click this link and have an Addi overload: Tutorial: Addi Express- How to Add a Crochet Edging (It's actually a playlist and they will play one after another without you having to click a thing.)

[@zeldanrj3]

Great tutorial baby xoxoxo

[@joannlebowitz4068]

❤ Nice

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thanks 🤗