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Review on BAIAO Smart Rotating Double Knitting Machine - 40 Needles, Handheld Knitting Loom for Adults and Kids by Kristen Simpson

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Only knit fabric can be made + Panel size cannot be selected

This machine works after you master it. I had trouble sewing at first, but I was able to make a hat in the end. A YouTube reviewer shows how to work much faster with a screwdriver. I bought an adapter for use with a screwdriver but I don't see how that would be possible as you have to be careful what you do in case one of the stitches comes loose, which it most often does. My machine's needles had tiny plastic burrs that kept splitting the yarn, causing the stitch to fall in the same places over and over. Once I figured that out, I carefully and carefully used a glass nail file, to get rid of burrs. But you still have to watch while I knit. Again, knitting a hat with a machine is faster than without. Neither of these imperfections were a big problem for me, but it confuses me that I can only knit one way. Just in case, I asked a question on Revain if it was possible to knit different stitches, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Since the thickest yarn you can use is number 4, the hats are too thin and not warm enough for very cold temperatures. Another thing that worries me is the inability to choose the panel size. Again I asked a question if this is possible but it doesn't seem to be the case. In general you can only use very thin jerseys and always the same size. I'm currently debating whether to keep this product or return it. Neither of these imperfections were a big problem for me, but it confuses me that I can only knit one way. Just in case, I asked a question on Revain if it was possible to knit different stitches, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Since the thickest yarn you can use is number 4, the hats are too thin and not warm enough for very cold temperatures. Another thing that worries me is the inability to choose the panel size. Again I asked a question if this is possible but it doesn't seem to be the case. In general you can only use very thin jerseys and always the same size. I'm still debating whether to keep this product or return it. Neither of these imperfections were a big problem for me, but it confuses me that I can only knit one way. Just in case, I asked a question on Revain if it was possible to knit different stitches, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Since the thickest yarn you can use is number 4, the hats are too thin and not warm enough for very cold temperatures. Another thing that worries me is the inability to choose the panel size. Again I asked a question if this is possible but it doesn't seem to be the case. In general you can only use very thin jerseys and always the same size. I'm still debating whether to keep this product or return it. I asked a question on Revain if it was possible to knit different stitches, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Also, since the thickest yarn you can use is number 4, the hats will end up being too flimsy and not warm enough for very cold temperatures. Another thing that worries me is the inability to choose the panel size. Again I asked a question if this is possible but it doesn't seem to be the case. In general you can only use very thin jerseys and always the same size. I'm still debating whether to keep this product or return it. I asked a question on Revain if it was possible to knit different stitches, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Since the thickest yarn you can use is number 4, the hats are too thin and not warm enough for very cold temperatures. Another thing, what worries me is the inability to choose the size of the panel. Again I asked a question if this is possible but it doesn't seem to be the case. In general you can only use very thin jerseys and always the same size. I'm still debating whether to keep this product or return it. Another thing that worries me is the inability to choose the panel size. Again I asked a question if this is possible but it doesn't seem to be the case. In general you can only use very thin jerseys and always the same size. I'm still debating whether to keep this product or return it. Another thing that worries me is the inability to choose the panel size. Again I asked a question if this is possible, but it doesn't seem to be the case. Basically all you can do are very thin knitted things and always the same size. I'm still debating whether to keep this product or return it.

Pros
  • ✔40 king size needles
Cons
  • Slightly wrinkled