Caydo KC-i1 Electric French Knitting Machine

The Caydo KC-i1 electric French knitting machine makes i-cord automatically for craft projects such as handles, coasters and home décor. Its two supplied weights are intended to help maintain yarn tension, though customer feedback reports mixed yarn compatibility and speed experiences.

At a glance

Electric machine is described as making i-cord automatically, reducing the need for manual knitting.
The listing says two weights help maintain yarn tension while knitting.
The manufacturer claims the machine can handle larger yarn capacity, but gives no specific yarn range or cord output rate.
A user manual and video tutorials are listed as learning resources.

Price

£40.37Save 23%

Reference price: ~~£52.29~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

View offer

Often bought together

AUAUY 9 Gauge Aluminum Craft Wire, 3mm 50 Feet Bendable-Silver | Aluminum Wire for Crafts, Crafting Metal Wire for Jewelry Making, Wreath Making, Sculpting, Modelling

£7.99

Jewellery Pliers, 3 PCS Pliers for Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making Tools | with Jump Ring Opener, for Jewelry Beading Cutting Wrapping and DIY Craft Supplies

£6.99

Pros and cons

Pros

Automatic cord-making may reduce repetitive hand knitting for projects that need lengths of i-cord.
The two weights are intended to help keep yarn tension steady.
The listing identifies practical uses including bag handles, placemats, coasters and household decorations.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Identity
Brand	Caydo
Model	KC-i1

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	22.48 x 19.28 x 8.18 cm; 710 g
Weight listed	710 g

Design and operation
Knitting output	i cords
Tension weights	2pcs weights
Material claimed	durable ABS plastic (rather than PP plastic)

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Customer feedback reports mixed yarn compatibility and differing impressions of speed. The listing does not specify compatible yarn types or quantify output speed, so suitability for a particular yarn or production pace is uncertain. It also does not specify power requirements.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Crafters making i-cord for handles, coasters, decorations and other small projects.
Beginners who value the listed manual and video tutorials.
Makers looking to reduce repetitive hand knitting when producing i-cord.

Less suited to

People looking for a machine to knit garments or broad fabric rather than i-cord.
Buyers who need confirmed compatibility with a particular yarn or a specified production speed.

Caydo KC-i1 Electric French Knitting Machine · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 590 ratings

5 stars71%71%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars8%8%
2 stars3%3%
1 star6%6%

Customer feedback highlights ease of setup and use, helpful instructions, and quick cord-making for some users. One reported example was a 3ft cord in 5 minutes, but other feedback describes the machine as slow, and yarn compatibility experiences are mixed. For buyers making repeated i-cord, these reports suggest the machine may simplify the process, but neither a particular pace nor compatibility with a chosen yarn is assured by the listing.

Positive themes

Feedback describes the machine as easy to use and set up, with helpful instructions.
Some customers report quick cord-making and consider the machine worth the price.

Mixed feedback

Feedback differs on speed, with some reporting quick output and others finding it slow.
Customers report mixed experiences with yarn compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Caydo KC-i1 make?

The listing describes it as an electric French knitting machine for making i-cord, with uses including bag handles, placemats, coasters and home décor.

Does it include tension weights?

The listing says it comes with two weights intended to help keep yarn tension steady. Check the selected listing for confirmation of package contents.

Which yarns are compatible?

The supplied listing does not give a yarn compatibility range. Customer feedback describes compatibility experiences as mixed, so check whether your yarn is suitable before relying on it.

Is its knitting speed specified?

No numeric speed is provided. Customer feedback includes differing experiences, with some finding it quick and others slow.