Customer Reviews

Singer Spool Knitter Machine

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I bought this spool knitting machine for my daughter, who is 6 1/2 years old. We've been going to a kids knitting group together, and she was getting frustrated with the learn-to-knit process. I thought that if she could get results a little faster, it would be more satisfying for her. It turned out to be true. She loves that she can make a long I-cord in just minutes, and has started planning projects that previously she never would have considered. The novelty of a machine spool knitter is very popular at the knitting group, and all the kids want a turn at the crank!

One thing to note is that the knitter is relatively easy to use with a few caveats. First, READ the directions for threading the knitter! I thought using it would be easy, but spent a 1/2 hour trying to thread it before checking the instructions (I know, my bad!). Anyway, it is easy to thread, but not obvious to thread. Now that I know the secret, I no longer have to check the instructions.

Second, the yarn provided is not very strong and will break easily. In an I-cord, it is strong enough, but alone it's pretty weak. It's easy to thread new yarn onto the spools, though.

Third, one thing we learned is that it's important to turn the crank in a steady, fast motion. About 2 cranks/second is a about right. If you stop too suddenly, the knitter will skip a few stitches, and you will have to use a crochet hook, or other instrument, to get it straightened out.

Finally, it's easy to change colors - just tie a knot between the end of one yarn and the yarn on the new spool. I haven't tried it yet, but I bet self-striping yarn would be really neat on this knitter!

For really very little money, there's a great craft here to produce scrunchies for your pony tail, little toys or anything your imagination dictates. Make no mistake, this will never replace knitting or crochet, but this is super fun. Not only will kids love it, adults won't mind playing with it a while as well.

This is a gift for a friend, and it was certainly well-appreciated.

Singer Spool Knitter Machine is the best. You could make cord or flat panel, a small strip and attach together to become bigger strip/flat panel. Cord can be 2, 3, 4 strings. Make beautiful flowers, hair scrunchie, hair clip, animal figures.... I love it and it's fun not only for kids for adults too.Singer Spool Knitter Machine

My daughter was so excited to buy this toy and knit on it. We were so disappointed. It is EXTREMELY hard to work. It certainly is not worth the money to buy it.

I purchased this for my daughter as a replacement for the Singer Knitting Machine that didn't work. The reviews for the Spool Knitter were quite positive, so I was hopeful. Alas, the Spool Knitter is also a piece of junk. It dropped stitches. Then, because it has to hang off the table in order to use it, it fell a few feet onto the carpet and the handle broke off. This was the first time I used it. Highlights was excellent about returning my money and shipping, at least!