Knit a Reversible Hat on your Addi King Knitting Machine in 30 Minutes or Less / Yay For Yarn

[@pattiedeville8302]

Great job on this video. So many videos like this are just hard to listen to, you have a calming voice and make such a “too the point” video. Thanks my first hat is almost perfect ALMOST 😂

[@arielreynante8795]

I don't have an Addi (or any) knitting machine, I've actually only ever knit by hand, but this was so intriguing and you were so nice to listen to that I ended up watching the whole thing 😁

[@pjaypender1009]

I have been watching a lot of Addi videos lately to get an idea of how various people do various things. I want to thank you so much for not making us watch all 120 rows knit. No one has time to watch that but everyone seems to do it.

[@ROCKINIL1]

Thanks!

[@pjs4069]

You are the Best! Your videos make it so simple to understand the process of using the ADDI.

[@dianekell5460]

Great video! Thank you! My addi will be delivered tomorrow.

[@cookie761]

Good job! I like making that exact hat and I also like to make two different hats in one. I go for 40 rows with one pattern or color, and then forty rows with black or white (or something that goes with both but a plain color) and then I go for 40 rows with a different pattern or a color that I like. That way, the brim is always the same but you have two different hats, sort of...LOL! It's still 120rows, like the Hat you did in this video. I have a very large head and I cannot wear the Addi hats. I bought a Sentro and it will fits me if I use real soft yarn that stretches nicely.

[@PamelasAdoringCrochet]

Thank you

[@phyllishardy8153]

Yessss just what I was looking for, my grand babies are gonna love this hat🙂

[@Irishgirl4u2c]

WOW!!! I crochet and loom knit hats for charity, and I was looking at the Addi Express King as a way to speed up production. Thanks for this great video... this is impressive!

[@northcoastize]

Excellent presentation! Thank you!

[@jewelstuck2773]

I know this video is old but I just bought both Addi professional and the king sized! I can't wait to get started making this hat!!

[@wrenboatwright1036]

Can you tell me where you purchased your Addi King size knitting machine from. Thank you.

[@joannehudes.1759]

Hi I have been knitting these hats by hand for over 40 years. Have often thought of a knitting machine but didn’t know anything about them. It seems very easy think I will start looking for one. Thanks for the tutorial. Live the hat.

[@Maryann-wc9vo]

Thank you for the video. I don’t have an addi but videos work for my Sentro.

[@dorothyquarles1982]

Thank you so much your a great teacher 💕💕💕💕

[@saraf5642]

Wonderful tutorial! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Please don’t stop making them|

[@joanmartin4721]

I Live in Australia and have purchased an ADDI Express a few days ago.WOW! What a great investment. Using your instructions for the beanie ...SO SO EASY and fast.Thank You.

[@YayForYarn]

You're welcome, Joan! I'm glad you are enjoying your new machine!

[@joanmartin4721]

@@YayForYarn Thank you for your reply

[@honibear6478]

I purchased a Loops & Thread knitting machine about 6-8 months ago and used it for the first time a couple of days ago. I found your vid today and loved it. If you’re still doing videos I’ve subscribed. I have great-grand children so I’ll be making tons of these 😊.Thanks 😊

[@jeanniel.holder3310]

🎉great job

[@dorothysankowski4208]

I have made several hats with different colored brims but can't wait to make my first reversible one . Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@barbarahirzel2883]

I followed right along and, in no time, I have a beautiful hat! I just got my Addi today. This is perfect for hats I am going to make to donate. Thank you! Now, off to find a scarf tutorial!

[@wrenboatwright1036]

I have a different knitting machine, but I would love to purchase an Addi King size knitting machine so that I can use different weights of yarn. However, I have not found anywhere that has them in stock. I would appreciate and very thankful for any help with suggestions.

[@paulathomas9240]

@@wrenboatwright1036 I am in the US and ordered both of my Addi’s on ebay from AU. The company name is knittingco. Great service and competitive pricing, even with shipping.

[@veeknitqueensolo7177]

Thank you so much, I just got my Addi express kingsize and have completed 4 hats so far using the roll technique.

[@YayForYarn]

That is awesome!

[@mariangall3614]

My addi hasnt arrived but i have been doing lots of reading. I am a spinner and have lots of home spun yarn. I am wondering if there are any tips or tricks for using this yarn. It's size is anywhere from sock wt to worsted.

[@pjaypender1009]

@@mariangall3614 you want to be very careful, because of there is any unevenness in the thickness of the yarn, you are at risk of dropping a stitch, out even breaking a needle. Go slow, and stop if you feel resistance..

[@pamelashorter1215]

I know that this is an older tutorial, but it came right on time as my daughter and I finished an addi scarf today. I didn't to realize that the cast on end could be drawn closed like the bind off end. I usually start off with a slip know end try really hard to neatly close up the cast on edge. Also, now thanks to you, I can now make coordinating hats😀😀😀 Thank you once again for a helpful tutorial.

[@taranoel7990]

Thank you !! Easy to follow tutorial!!

[@carolscrazycrochetmore5093]

Thank you for the great tutorial!! Got my machine and I’m setting it up today. Yours is the hat I’m going to be making. I’m making hats for hats not hate. Wish me luck. 😊💚😊💚

[@fit2fiddle2]

Thank you so much for your instructions. They are clear and precise. Thanks again for taking the time.

[@catherinegrantham4423]

Hy again, all I can say is “wow” have made 2 like these, turned out lovely, still struggling with sewing together, keep going back to your videos and getting there now, brill, Thankyou xxx

[@YayForYarn]

That's great, Catherine! I am so glad the video has been helpful to you!

[@TheMzTR]

Tks for sharing this tutorial with us. I'm budgeting my money so I can purchase one. I really enjoyed this tutorial....blessings

[@debbielightnash]

Spectacular! My husband is going to be thrilled, as finding good hats has been an issue for him. Thank you so much!! These videos are exceptional!!

[@YayForYarn]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@maryleemarchi5193]

I just received my Addi yesterday and this is the first project I am getting ready to make. Thank you so much for doing this video.

[@YayForYarn]

You are welcome! I hope your hat turns out great!

[@Maryann-wc9vo]

Thanks for the video. I ordered a Sentro machine. I’ll try this when it arrives.

[@lucianapcm]

Thank you so much! O made It.

[@broella6493]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@csdurch]

I just received my Addi Kingsize knitting machine, too. Haven't taken it out of the box, yet, but plan on doing so this week-end! Your video was very encouraging. Thanks!

[@YayForYarn]

Thank you Carole!

[@annasteele9464]

Thanks for sharing this, I've ordered a machine from Adi. This is a great learning video. Regards from Iceland

[@dantrellhowardhensley1042]

Thank you for this tutorial! I’ve made a hat for my brother and my husband so far!!!

[@YayForYarn]

That's great! I'm so glad the video was helpful to you!

[@vlarson4514]

i just bought the addi king and i really love your video .. for a beginner like me your video was the best i have watched .. thank you so much..i'm looking forward to more videos from you

[@YayForYarn]

Thank you! I am so glad that the video was helpful!

[@saturenagail7781]

Thank you for sharing this 😊

[@lyndasnart7823]

Another great video to give me confidence to start 💫😎👍🇦🇺

[@classykimscrochet1424]

Great Tutorial. I'm just Learning

[@dorothyquarles1982]

Awesome

[@nancyel281]

That’s really neat and pretty. I just purchased a Sentro online, so I’ll be trying this when it arrives.

[@catherinegrantham4423]

Brill, am a newbie, and struggling to get right, so definitely gonna try it this way, Thankyou from a frustrated lady knitter, Thankyou again, x

[@YayForYarn]

You are welcome! If you have any questions, I am happy to help!

[@WhimsicalThreadz]

This was very informative...I just purchase a addi knitting machine and I am so excited to try this!!!

[@YayForYarn]

I'm so glad it was helpful to you! Please let me know how your hat turns out!

[@christinekosa1381]

Just received a knitting machine for my birthday. I love your videos they're so easy to understand

[@soliec3543]

I just got myself the Addi Kingsize knitting machine, your video is very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@YayForYarn]

You are welcome! Have fun with your Addi!

[@rebekahcumings6139]

I just ordered me an addi express knitting machine. I can't wait for it so I can try this out

[@YayForYarn]

That's great, Rebekah! I hope you love your machine!

[@rebekahcumings6139]

Yay For Yarn me too because knitting an adult size hat is kind of hard for me to do just right. I think I'm going to like my knew machine after I saw your videos. Can you use real yarn like the kind that comes from a sheep or another animal too?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Rebekah. Yes, you can use most types of fibers in these machines, such as synthetics, or animal fibers like wool, alpaca, & etc. The main qualification for a yarn that will work in the Addi is the weight category. Yarns from the #2 Fine category to the #5 Bulky category will work best. Some #1 Superfine / Fingering weight yarns can work, but a #6 Super Bulky is too thick for the needles to catch without splitting the yarn. If a yarn is dropping or tucking stitches (which can be fixed if it happens, I have videos on how to fix those), the problem is not usually the yarn. I have found that those issues can usually be corrected by putting a little more or less tension on the yarn as it feeds through your hand into the yarn guide. The only kind of yarn my machine will not take is a #4 Worsted weight 100% cotton. Cotton blends, such as cotton and acrylic or similar, seem to work ok. Size 3 or 5 cotton crochet thread also works in my machine (I have a video on that as well). But the #4 Worsted Weight 100% cotton does not have enough stretch to it to be used in the Addi. Generally, if you come across a yarn that is dropping stitches, put a bit of tension on it with your hand as it feeds into the machine. That will usually correct any issues with dropping or tucking stitches, and produces a more consistent, even knitted fabric. If you are wanting to make adult size hats, I also have a video on making a simple hat with a ribbed brim: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-pZWWIZ9Sfo9k If you follow the link in the description box of that video to my blog post for that hat, you will find my size / measurement chart for making hats of all sizes, from baby to adult sizes. Hope this helps! Thanks!

[@piranhacupcake5154]

Thank you for making this tutorial! Your explanations were very clear and easy to follow, I have a different brand machine but it worked all the same, Thank you! :D

[@SuperMtnbike]

great hat project, it looks warm! You could make the same tube into a cowl neck by grafting the two edges together, it would slip over the head easily as it is the same diameter as the cap.

[@YayForYarn]

Yes, you could do that, and it would be a great close-fitting neckwarmer!

[@SuperMtnbike]

especially for bike riders, like myself. I have perfected my hand knitting skills making caps and cowls. I love to work in mohair, silk, merino, cashmere, alpaca and lambswool/mohair. these accessories are perfect for layering under a windbreaker/rain jacket. I have been knitting by hand since 1986. An older friend got me interested and demonstrated a few French and Italian couture cast-on/off and finishing techniques, and I was hooked. Then I worked at I.Magnin in San Francisco and spent years examining expensive luxury knitwear. I am currently working on building a knitting loom with 168 4mm bamboo pins. I thought your demonstration was excellent.

[@YayForYarn]

Thanks so much, Bill!

[@dantrellhowardhensley1042]

Bill Maltsberger you are awesome!!

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Bill Maltsberger wow! videos please!

[@sandrathomas2878]

I 💘 it.

[@jeannietauzel9262]

I only have one hand and I love to knitt can I leave it up on the table for a long time

[@sharongreenwood3592]

I have made several reversible hats first without knowing that I had done this I have had my knitting machine a week now .

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

I'll try this. Have a couple balls of that Hobby Lobby yarn and my Addi. Thanks!

[@YayForYarn]

You are welcome!

[@aidavazquez7212]

JustFluffyQuilting z

[@wandafaircloth4860]

Thanks, you have done an excellent job. Just got my Addie and making my first project.

[@YayForYarn]

Thank you Wanda!

[@bilqisrashid1779]

Thank you so much for this really great tutorial Ive just got my Addi an d cant wait to give it a go..... if it wasnt for these tutorials it would be very difficult for begginers like me. Many Thanks.

[@veronicachicaiza5218]

Hola quiero saber en donde venden la maquina soy de Ecuador

[@cookie761]

Thank you for the video. This was good review for me because I've made a lot of hats. But I keep forgetting how many rows for each size of hat. What would you use for a baby/toddler hat? And please tell people who buy the Sentro knitting machine that it has a slightly larger gauge and more needles so it makes a hat for bigger heads like mine! I love mine!

[@YayForYarn]

Hi! Since the length of the tube depends on the gauge as well as the number of rows, I recommend going by the length of the tube rather than the number of rows when making a specific size. I have a chart of how long to make the single layer hats without a brim here: yayforyarn.com/how-to-knit-a-basic-hat-on-your-addi-king-knitting-machine/ Since that info is for a single layer hat with no brim, then when making the reversible hat with a brim, you'll need to add 2"-3" to the length for the brim, and then double that length for the total length of the tube. (You can make half of the total length of the tube a different color if you like.) I hope this helps!

[@cookie761]

Thank you so much ....I will print out your size chart for reference.

[@lindaw2418]

That is so cool!

[@jillstern4939]

This is awesome. Can you think of a hand knitting way to make the same project?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Jill. You could knit this by hand if you wanted to. You would start with a provisional cast on, and knit a tube in the round until it is twice the length you want the finished hat to be, plus 4 or 5 inches for the brim to fold up. Then, you would turn the tube inside itself so the live stitches and the provisional cast on edge are together. You could then cinch both ends of the tube closed and finish the hat as shown in the video. I hope this helps!

[@pabennett7231]

Nicely done i always learn something new....😊😊😊😊

[@YayForYarn]

Thank you so much!

[@kayengajudith5710]

thanks a lot you are so clear in explanations

[@YayForYarn]

You are welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@patriciachapman6481]

This is great!!! I am new to Addi , retired on fixed income, so I make all gifts to show I care. I have 14 people on my list that this will take care of. Do you have a scarf that is fast, easy that I could make on the Addi to make these 14 gifts more assume? I can not but into words how very happy your idea has made me!

[@YayForYarn]

Thanks so much, Patricia! I am so glad you enjoyed the video! I do have several quick and easy scarf tutorials on my channel, a flat scarf: kzbin.info/www/bejne/en6chXZ7pNybbZo Super Scarf (basically 2 flat scarves put together to make an extra wide scarf): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGSUnoepepeLlcU and an Infinity Scarf: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inTcfKKrm7idibc The flat scarf and the infinity scarf have the ends finished / joined with grafting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZC2ooGVpZtniqs If you don't want to graft the ends of a flat scarf, you can crochet across the ends as I did in the Super Scarf video. Or, you can pull on the cast-on tail and bind-off tail to cinch the ends of the scarf closed, make a few knots to secure, and attach a pom pom to each end. If you want to make an infinity scarf without grafting, you can also cinch the ends tightly closed and sew them together. If you want, you could also knit an embellishment on your Addi to attach to the place where you joined the ends, such as a bow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJa2eKOGoqyWors a flower: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoC4dmWsmbmmfJo a rose: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opaxpWRmZdmFbbM or a large button. Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks!

[@cookie761]

I have made many scarves on the Addi King. They're quite wide but very warm and nice. Do it exactly as you do the hat, but much longer. You can either pull the ends like you do the hat and add a pom pom or you can lay them flat and sew them together to put Fringe on the end. Have fun!

[@MrPeckjee]

Thank you so much for sharing. I bought one addi king and hardly used. i am going to try out

[@YayForYarn]

You are welcome, Alison!

[@cherisearthur5990]

Thanks so much for sharing - I just bought and Addie and I found your videos really really helpful - I like your projects -

[@YayForYarn]

Thanks a bunch, Cherise! I am so glad the videos are helpful. :)

[@kayengajudith5710]

Cherise Arthur how much was the price I want also to buy one I love this idea

[@pabennett7231]

You're welcome...😊😊

[@wandafaircloth4860]

Still loving the video from a year ago.. Made 3 hats today.

[@YayForYarn]

That's great, Wanda! I'm glad you are enjoying the video!

[@angelad7164]

Thank u for ur explaination on how to make hats on an addi Wow such a great vlog Iv just got my addi and im loving how u exaplain things as i have dyslexic and need help with things Please can u tell me how to make flat pieces to make a blanket? Thanks again and iv just liked ur vlog❤

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Angela! I have a video on making a blanket from flat panels here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKe1oJKcfNR1ma8 I hope this helps!

[@joureny1154]

Does it matter if you don't start at the first black needle?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. Yes, it is recommended to start at the first black needle, because this black needle triggers the row counter to click. If you start on another needle, the machine will still count rows starting with the black needle. It wouldn't necessarily hurt anything to start on a different needle, but if you are counting your rows, I recommend starting on the first black needle. I hope this helps!

[@joureny1154]

@@YayForYarn thank you so much. I had no idea!

[@willowsverge3046]

Is it possible to make a single layer hat? Im a person that gets far too warm, even in the winter if stuff is too heavily made. Ty!

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Willow. Yes, I have a video on making a single layer hat here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-pZWWIZ9Sfo9k I hope this helps!

[@DeborahParsons]

Different yarns have different gauge, even when they're all labeled "worsted". It would help to know how many inches, in total, to knit. I've done gauge tests on a few yarns and know now how many rows/inch I will get.

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Deborah. At 0:50 into the video, I just briefly discuss sizing, but at 1:39 in the video, I show how to measure the length of the knitting while it is still on the machine. At 11:55 I measure the finished hat. A finished adult sized hat should be about 11"-12" long to fit most adult sized heads and give a 2"-3" brim. If you put the same length hat on a smaller head, you will just get a wider brim when it is rolled up. So if you are knitting a hat with the same color inside and out, you would knit a tube about 22"-24" long. If you are knitting a hat with one color on the inside and another color on the outside, you would knit about 11"-12" with the first color and 11"-12" with the second color. Either way, you would then finish the hat as shown in the video. Just remember that when you measure the length of your tube while still on the machine, it will always measure a little shorter than it really is, because the top is stretched on the machine. Hope this helps!

[@DeborahParsons]

Yay For Yarn Thank you for your response! I am getting the hang of this. i made one solid color hat and it came out great! I made a little 20-row swatch to figure out the gauge of my yarn (then unraveled and reused it).

[@YayForYarn]

You're welcome! Have fun with your Addi!

[@ClaudiaVieiraCruz]

Quantos pontos vc teceu para essa peça?

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

really good!

[@YayForYarn]

Thank you!

[@thuyvu4204]

It's perfect. Hello, can you introduce to me the link to buy this machine?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. The link to the machine is in the description box. Thanks!

[@juvybacatan1494]

This cap for adult or for keds thanks

[@YayForYarn]

Hi! This hat can fit adults or kids, depending on what type of yarn you use, how stretchy your fabric is, and how long you knit your tube. You can use up to a size 5 Bulky weight yarn on this machine, which will make the stitches larger, and therefore make the hat larger. However, a worsted weight yarn may make a hat that will fit an adult, depending on the size of the wearer's head and the tension / stretch in the knitted fabric. The best way to find a fit that works best for you is to just play with different yarns and different amounts of tension in your hand as you feed the yarn into the machine. I hope this helps!

[@juvybacatan1494]

@@YayForYarn please teach me if i buy a yarn what kind of yarn i buy thank you

[@YayForYarn]

You'll need a soft, smooth yarn. For a hat, I recommend a #4 Medium weight or a #5 Bulky weight yarn. These tend to work best for hats. Also, make sure your yarn is not 100% cotton, as pure cotton yarns do not work well on these knitting machines at all. I hope this helps!

[@juvybacatan1494]

@@YayForYarn okeey thank you so much godbless you from kuwait ofw but im from Philippines thank you for teaching me😘😘😘

[@worksheet325]

thank you very much I am a new user and and I want to ask you for making such hat how much wool I need? 100 g is enough for the hat and scarf??

[@YayForYarn]

Hi! 100 grams of yarn would not be enough for a hat and scarf. If you are just making a hat, this hat will usually take a bit more than 100 grams of yarn. You would probably need about 110 to 120 grams for this hat only. If you want a matching scarf, my infinity scarf kzbin.info/www/bejne/inTcfKKrm7idibc will take at least 140 grams, and a straight scarf kzbin.info/www/bejne/en6chXZ7pNybbZo would take at least 200 grams. Hope this helps! Thanks!

[@supermelodia]

How can I make the tube wider for large head. because I want the hat to have more room to make slouchy shape. Should I knit in a flat way to make wider and close it. I want to make in circle but hat has to be big around

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. If you want to make a much slouchier hat, you could try making two flat panels and sewing them together. I would recommend decreasing some stitches as you get closer to the cuff, and doing a bit of ribbing at the bottom. For a slouchy shape, you'll want each panel to be worked across more than half of the stitches on the machine. I hope this helps!

[@VKatt]

So I was trying to do this tutorial and I messed up, I crocheted both ends closed... Is there a way to fix this? Or still make a hat from what I've done without starting over?

[@YayForYarn]

If you have closed both ends of your tube, that is fine. Both ends of the tube need to be closed. Then, you take one closed end, and put it inside the other closed end, and tack them together as shown in the video. I hope this helps!

[@VKatt]

@@YayForYarnThis particular attempt is in the process of being repurposed as a neck warmer, but I am going to try again real soon. It does really help a lot and it makes me feel better to know I didn't totally mess it up, so thank you for responding and explaining.

[@stephaniesmith119]

If you have crochet slip stitched the ends, so theres still an opening, and you still have a tube, you can do an X closure

[@beth_2125]

Watching your video makes me want to buy one of these knitting machines because I have TONS of yarn to make hats for the homeless. This would make it faster so that I can knit more. Thinking thinking thinking.

[@annwithaplan9766]

@Beth - That's exactly what I got mine for. It came in the mail today. I don't have time to knit them by hand, as I have other knit/crochet projects to do. I'm going to start now doing the hats so I'll have a bunch of them to give out when winter comes again. Although, I'm going to use the waste yarn at the end so I won't have to pick all the stitches off. : )

[@kennedybergman9698]

That's what I do.

[@sewrosew5331]

What kind of yarn did you use ?and the color , I like it ! Thanks for the video 💃🏻

[@YayForYarn]

Hi! The hat is made from Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn, but I don't remember the colorway.

[@jeannietauzel9262]

You need to make some more vedioes thank you

[@kathyalmond9991]

Fantastic!! Thanks so much!!

[@YayForYarn]

You are very welcome!

[@dorothyquarles1982]

What kind of yarn 🧶

[@YayForYarn]

I recommend a #4 Medium / Worsted weight yarn or a #5 Bulky weight yarn. Either will work fine. I hope this helps!

[@irenew6202]

How can I make a stretchy brim on addi king?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi! The brim on this hat is pretty stretchy. If you want a brim with ribbing, I have a video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-pZWWIZ9Sfo9k I hope this helps!

[@lothrop53]

How many rows for kid

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Karen. The number of rows will depend on the size of the child's head, the size of your yarn, and how much tension you put on the yarn as you knit. I would recommend making a tube about 20" long in total, and making a hat from it to test the size and see how you like the fit. I hope this helps!

[@winningnumbers]

Wasn't there a knot on your cast on edge so you couldn't just pull it like a drawstring?

[@YayForYarn]

No, unless you tie a knot at the end of your cast on (which I do not recommend), it should pull freely to cinch the hat closed. The cast on shown in the instruction manual is not a permanent edge finish, so can be cinched like this. Since it is the same yarn used in the following rows of the tube, the tail will not come unattached when you pull it like a drawstring. I hope this helps!

[@winningnumbers]

@@YayForYarn ty

[@maggiepoe7285]

Do you need to use a curtain yarn to make a large or extra large hat with the Addi King?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Maggie. You don't have to have a specific yarn to make a larger hat. The size of the hat is not just affected by the thickness of the yarn you are using, but it is also affected by your tension. Using a #5 Bulky weight yarn instead of #4 Worsted weight can make the hat larger. Putting less tension on the yarn as it feeds into the machine can also make the fabric looser and stretchier, therefore creating a larger hat. Hope this helps! Thanks!

[@trychrochet71]

I used red heart and I did 150 rounds and my husband says it’s not long enough but he doesn’t have that big of a head, any suggestions

[@YayForYarn]

The number of rounds can vary depending on the tension you're putting on the yarn. If you're putting more tension on it, it can slightly decrease the circumference of the tube. When you put the hat on, it stretches width-wise and shrinks a bit length-wise. So, even if you don't have the same number of rows as I did, it's ok. Just do however many rows works best for you. Hope this helps!

[@MAYWEDDING2010]

Hi How many pins 46 or 48?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi! The Addi King knitting machine has 46 needles, but if your machine has 48, that is fine. You can still follow the same instructions, it will just produce a hat that is 2 stitches larger. I hope this helps!

[@usmc_momma_dukes]

Aaaaaaand now I need an addi king knitting machine. 🤣

[@bookaholic4ever]

hi i got to use this machine and i did what you did but mine wasnt big enough for adult what weight yarn are you using and what tension are you doing with left hand

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Loretta. I used #4 Worsted Weight yarn for this hat. If you want to make a larger hat, try using #5 Bulky weight yarn. I have a video on tensioning the yarn by hand here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqeXiGSFndKogMU I hope this helps!

[@alicebair1811]

Beautiful!! Does this machine make baby hats too?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Alice! Yes, this machine can make baby hats. Here is my size chart for making hats of different sizes on the Addi King: yayforyarn.com/how-to-knit-a-basic-hat-on-your-addi-king-knitting-machine/ Different sizes can be made by using thicker / thinner yarn and adjusting the amount of tension you put on the yarn as you knit. The chart also includes info on the hat length. Please note that the chart is for a hat that is only one layer thick, not a double thick reversible hat as in the video above. If you want to make a double thick reversible hat using the size chart for the single layer hat, you will need to make the double thick version slightly larger than the suggested measurements on the chart. This will compensate for the extra thickness of the double thick hat. Hope this helps! Thanks!

[@molikaohearn6476]

What yarn used I am gonna get one for my birthday

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Molika! For this project, I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn, but you can use any worsted weight, DK weight, or bulky weight yarn you would like. The thickness of the yarn can affect the finished size of the hat, so I would recommend using DK for children's hats, worsted for smaller adult hats, and bulky for larger adult hats. Please see my Addi Knitting Machine playlist (kzbin.info/aero/PLmcTBVSjUYHFayPYY0LY9kvv5mp-4UeJ4) for more tips, tricks, and projects you may like to try on your new machine. Hope this helps! Thanks!

[@kayshimer6558]

How many rows would I use for a younger child, say a 12-14 year old?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Kay. The actual number of rows will depend on the yarn and tension you are using, so I like to measure the length in inches (or centimeters) rather than rows. The video shows how to accurately measure the length of your knitting while it is still on the machine. An average sized 12-14 year old child can usually wear an adult sized hat, so you can probably just make an adult sized hat. These knitted hats are nice and stretchy. Even if the child has a smaller head and the hat is slightly longer than necessary, you can just fold the brim up a little bit more. Also, as the child grows, you can fold the brim up a little less to make the hat longer. Hope this helps! Thanks!

[@maggiepoe7285]

I need help closing the top and keeping it from knotting up. Help!!

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Maggie. Are you having a problem with the cast on end or the bind off end? If the cast on is worked too tightly, sometimes the Addi needles can split the cast on yarn. As a result, a stitch on the first row can be knit splitting through the cast on yarn. This keeps the cast on yarn from being pulled when you go to cinch the end closed, as a stitch is going through the middle of it. I have also had problems with Red Heart Super Saver getting stuck on itself. The fuzz of one piece of yarn can get intertwined with the fuzz of another piece of yarn, and the two yarns get stuck together and have to be pulled hard to get them to come apart. Are either of these what is causing the problem? If not, please let me know and I will try to figure out what the problem is. I am happy to help! Thanks!

[@maggiepoe7285]

I'm trying to sew the top of hat closed without it feeling like a big knot on top.

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Maggie. The top of the hat will naturally be thicker and denser where it is cinched, as you are taking about 20" of fabric and cinching it down to a little hole about 3/4" in circumference. To minimize the thickness, I usually just tack the layers together 3 or 4 times after cinching, so as not to add any more thickness than necessary. If you want a thinner, single-layer, non-reversible hat, you can make the tube half as long as you would for a reversible hat. You would then cinch the first end only, then bind off around the edge of the second end with whatever bind off you prefer. This bind off is fairly easy and is done with a crochet hook: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g16zimNvq76Xpc0 This method will create a single-layer hat that will be less bulky. The cinched part will be less bulky as well. Hope this helps! Thanks!

[@tlpalacino7542]

Hi Maggie, if you like to be a bit creative, you can also remove the stitches with a waste yarn and then pick them up to cicular knitting needles with a 16" cable, and slowly knit a few stitches together ( I usally do knit four, k2tog and keep going around and around unitl you cannot use the circluar kntting needles anymore. Then move to double pointed needles and go and go on until only a few stitches are left, then cut a long enough tail to weave thru the remaining stitches. Usually you are left with about 6-8 stitches which when pulled together does not even make a noticeable opening on the top of the hat, when it is pulled closed. HOpe this helps you.

[@iloveshaakah]

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[@tutsecret499]

How many needles your machine have to make this hat for adult or for man? I love your videos. You are very sweety.

[@YayForYarn]

Thank you! I use the Addi King Knitting Machine (46 needles) for making hats. The size of the hat can be customized by using different thicknesses of yarn, or changing the amount of tension you put on the yarn as it feeds into the machine. Hope this helps! Thanks!

[@annphillips3423]

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[@jewelogle3400]

I like this type of hat but prefer to make a brimmed hat takes about same amount of yarn thanks for your tutorial

[@YayForYarn]

You are welcome!

[@molikaohearn6476]

Can used the yarn any knitting machine this my gonna be frist time

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Molika. I have not used any other knitting machines besides the Addi Knitting Machines. But, there are several other similar knitting machines available, and they can be used with the same techniques that I use on the Addi. I have found that the Addi knitting machines work best with sport weight, dk weight, worsted weight, and bulky weight yarns. If the machine starts dropping, tucking, or splitting stitches with a certain yarn, you can use this technique (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqeXiGSFndKogMU) to correct the problem and continue using the yarn on your machine. Hope this helps!

[@rosyortega3512]

are you sure this hat is for an adult?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi! Although hats made from worsted weight yarn on this machine tend to be a little small for some adults, you can make them larger. Just use a #5 Bulky weight yarn, which produces a larger hat on the same number of needles. I hope this helps!

[@cindyjonescancerdlayer2021]

Awesome. Just got addi ..my son in law will have to 2itk out in 2hat little 2inter we have in new Orleans and will love me making few of these