Automatic Knitting Machine

Strickexpress 391 for faster circular and flat knitting

Strickexpress 391 is designed for knitters who want to complete substantial projects more quickly while keeping control of their creative choices. This manual knitting machine can work both in the round and flat, opening up a broad range of clothing, accessories and home projects. From hats and headbands to sweaters and blankets, it provides a practical way to turn repeated rows into finished pieces.

Strickexpress 391 is a piece of knitting equipment rather than a yarn, so no fibre composition or textile care instructions are provided. The softness of a garment against the neck, its behaviour in the wash and the clarity of its stitches will depend on the yarn you select. The machine can be used with different yarns associated with needle sizes from 4 to 8 mm, giving you flexibility when planning a project.

Work in the round or create flat panels

Circular knitting is useful for producing tubular shapes suitable for hats, headbands and other accessories. Flat knitting creates individual panels that can be joined to make sweaters, jackets, cushion covers or blankets. Having both methods available widens the range of possible constructions and lets you organise each project according to its intended form.

Manual cranking speeds up the production of repeated rows, which is particularly helpful when a large piece would take considerable time to knit entirely by hand. Strickexpress 391 does not take away the creative part of knitting. You still choose the yarn, plan the construction, combine the pieces and add the finishing details that make the completed item your own.

Keep track with the integrated row counter

The built-in row counter helps you monitor progress while you work. It is especially useful when a project requires two comparable pieces or several panels of a similar size. Matching garment sections or coordinating the components of a blanket becomes easier when the number of completed rows is readily available.

A practical needle holder is also included in the equipment described for the machine. Together, the holder and row counter make the process of knitting and cranking easier to manage. They provide useful support without changing the importance of careful yarn selection and thoughtful project planning.

The chosen yarn remains central to the final result. For a scarf or garment worn close to the skin, select a fibre that provides the comfort you want. Washing performance, resistance to changes in shape and stitch definition will likewise reflect the properties of that particular yarn. No specific fibre is required in the supplied information, so you retain the freedom to explore suitable yarn types within the stated 4 to 8 mm needle-size range.

What can you make with Strickexpress 391?

The combination of circular and flat knitting supports a varied selection of projects:

• scarves and shawls;
• hats and headbands;
• sweaters and jackets;
• cushion covers and blankets;
• rugs and mats;
• bags and wallets;
• jewellery and accessories.

For a larger project, flat panels offer a practical way to divide the work into manageable sections before assembly. Circular knitting is better suited to pieces that begin with or retain a tubular form. The right approach will depend on the project, construction and yarn you have selected.

Made in Germany by Addi

Strickexpress 391 is presented in connection with the addiExpress Professional and addiExpress Kingsize manual knitting machines. These machines are made in Germany by Addi. This clearly stated origin provides useful transparency when selecting equipment intended to accompany many different creative projects.

Spare parts are stated to be available from stock, with an approximate procurement time of two weeks. This offers a route for obtaining replacement components when needed, although it should not be read as a guarantee that every individual part is immediately available.

A practical tool for ambitious knitting plans

The value of knitting equipment becomes clear in the projects it helps you complete. With circular and flat modes, a row counter, a needle holder and compatibility with a range of yarns, Strickexpress 391 offers a practical route to making garments, accessories and home pieces in less time. Discover Strickexpress 391 at Torsades, choose a suitable yarn and start planning your next hand-cranked creation.