Newbie Addi Lesson (Long) · Circular Machine Knitting Addi

Newbie Addi Lesson (Long)

When my Addi 22 arrived (Amazon purchase), I questioned if it was truly "new" as ordered. But was so excited to start, I ignored that thought.
Long story shortened, I noticed a cranking "resistance" at a certain location, but thought it was just "it" being "broke" in. Then I noticed a broken needle.

Took A22 apart, replaced the needle, and spent 3 days 🙄 trying to put it back together. Watched numerous YouTubes, read numerous pamphlets and discussions, spoke very sweetly to it, then spoke not so sweetly to it 😡.

I learned (perhaps) my A22 machine wasn't "new" based on what the distressed "red" circular part looked like inside.
There are numbers on the "red" circular part which aligns with the needles on your machine, 1-22.
It was our 45th anniversary weekend and after watching me for 3 days, hubby said get yourself a "new" machine, please 😆, which came yesterday.
Still determined to make the first A22 work, I ordered a new red part to hopefully fix it and have a 2nd machine.
Good News, I learned much about my A22 while doing its reconstructive procedure 😆.

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