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News around addi.

Whether it's the latest press releases, detailed product information, news about the company or from the dealer network, and current trends in the community - you'll find everything that's new and important here. 

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News
News
29.10.2024
Berufliche Entwicklung mit Mentoringprogramm

‘Learning from each other. Even in the age of digitalisation and artificial intelligence, there is no substitute for the direct exchange of knowledge and experience between two people. This also applies to professional development in particular.’

So beschreibt die SIHK zu Hagen ihr Mentoringprogramm, an dem unser technischer Projektmanager Lukas Kirmes und Geschäftsführung Claudia Malcus teilnahmen.

News
News
24.10.2024
A creative time-out

Cranking workshop with AG Miteinander Elspe and addiExpress in October 2024 – an evening of cranking, cranking and more cranking.

News
News
17.10.2024
Webinar addi2go app functions

On October 16, 2020, the addi team provided information about the popular addi2go app in an online webinar. The app offers countless functions for you and your customers for smartphones and tablets – it has never been so easy to always have materials, instructions, converters and notes with you.

News
News
23.09.2024
addi at the Neuenrade Waldorf School

On Friday, 13 September, a trainee fair took place at the Neuenrade Free Waldorf School. addi was there – with pumpkins, the way to the knitting needle and motivated addi trainees. The day was a complete success.

News
Cheque handover September 2024
20.09.2024
addi keeps a promise.

The time has come - the addi team hands over the first cheque of the addiChrismtas fundraising campaign to the Balthasar Children's and Youth Hospice.

With our new Christmas needle, we launched a campaign at the beginning of the year. addi donates €0.50 per needle sold to the Balthasar Children's and Youth Hospice - a donation from the heart from the Sauerland, to the Sauerland.

News
News
15.08.2024
addiZubi trainee day 2024

Solving puzzles to get to know the company and colleagues – in the last week, our addi apprentices spent a day getting to know the company, their colleagues and hidden corners of the building.

Do you know how many machines are needed to process brass tubes for the first time? These tubes are used to make our circular knitting needles.

News
News
19.07.2024
Company Holidays 2024

The addi employees also need a holiday from time to time and are therefore taking a two-week company holiday from 22 July 2024 to 5 August 2024...

News
News
01.07.2024
Running with addi at the 2024 company run in Lüdenscheid

Our addi runners gave their all at the company run and showed that we are not only quick with needles! An unforgettable day full of team spirit, energy and, of course, lots of fun.

News
Webinar
10.06.2024
Webinar novelties 2024

On June 5, our addi team provided information online in a webinar on our trade fair innovations for 2024 and answered questions about the new products.
Further webinars are planned. Non-binding registration.

SIHK-Zukunftsgespräch
News
News
23.05.2024
SIHK future dialogue: a visit to addi

What challenges do SMEs in South Westphalia face? Companies report first-hand to politicians! Relief from bureaucratic obstacles, securing skilled labour, an intact infrastructure: what are the prospects for these and other important issues for the economy in South Westphalia?

Scheckübergabe - Kinder- und Jugendhospiz Balthasar 2024
News
Donation of h+h cologne 2024
19.04.2024
Handing over the cheque - Balthasar children's and youth hospice

The number of Christmas trees on the wall for the fundraising campaign for the Balthasar children's hospice in Olpe was overwhelming.

As a result, the addi team was able to hand over a cheque for €600 to the Balthasar children's and youth hospice last week.

News
h + h 2024 in Köln
02.04.2024
Thank you for visiting us at h+h 2024!

Even a few days after the trade fair, we are still very enthusiastic about the crowds at our stands during h+h 2024 in Cologne.

News
h+h trade fair in Cologne 2024
26.02.2024
addi at the h+h trade fair in Cologne 2024

Welcome to the addi booth at the Handarbeit & Hobby trade fair from 22-24 March 2024

2024
02.01.2024
Welcome to 2024!

Welcome to the new year! We hope you spent the holidays in happy company.

addi Mitarbeiter Weihnachten
News
News
22.12.2023
Merry Christmas!

The addi team says thank you and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year 2024!

Press releases
Press release
11.12.2023
"Märkisch Aktiv" Winter 2023 reports on production at addi

Auf die Spitze getrieben – Die Handarbeitswelt hängt an den
addi-Nadeln von Selter in Altena. Nähe zu den Kunden schafft auch Social Media.

News
News
01.12.2023
ACHTUNG PHISINGMAILS nicht von uns!

ATTENTION: Unfortunately, our company name with full address is obviously being misused and used for undesirable purposes.

News
Raffle
13.11.2023
Raffle addi advent calendars 2023

The addi Advent calendar is produced every year exclusively for addi customers and employees. Every year, a few copies are left over, which are drawn by lot among all participants. With a bit of luck, you will soon receive a package from addi.

Predicate family-friendly company
News
News
02.11.2023
Predicate family-friendly company

In 2023, we were awarded the title of "Family-friendly company". In an intensive examination by a jury consisting of chamber and association members, we were able to impress in various areas. For example, addi stands for the compatibility of work and family, for a very close relationship between employer and employees, for fair cooperation and for respect and a resulting family-friendly mission statement.

Blog
News
10.09.2023
addition - Bloggers and Traders Meeting 2023

More than 30 participants met at addi for a factory tour and workshops last Saturday, 10.09.2023.

Conclusion: simply beautiful.

News
News
27.06.2023
Crochet greetings of peace

Peace greetings from all over the world, via Altena, into the world.

For the handicraft fair h+h cologne 2023 we invited our customers and visitors to crochet pendants all over the world and bring them with them. Now we have hung the wishful pendants in Altena.

addi trains junior stuff
News
Your training at addi
21.06.2023
Knit your future as you like it.

Start your apprenticeship, your dual studies or your working student activity with us at addi.

On Friday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the training fair "Date your firm" took place in Altena, hosted in the city center of Altena. Also the Gustav Selter GmbH & Co. KG and addi were also present.

News
News
19.06.2023
addi at the company run 2023 in Lüdenscheid
The 19th AOK company run took place last Friday, June 16 in Lüdenscheid in the Märkischer Kreis. Over 5000 runners were at the start this year.
At the street run over approx. 6 km through the city center of Lüdenscheid, some addi employees were also at the start.
News
News
12.05.2023
addi is looking for new employees

The addi team needs reinforcement!
Since 1829 we have been producing premium handwork needles under the well-known brand name “addi” in Altena in the beautiful Sauerland region.

Current addi catalogue
News
News
09.05.2023
addi catalog 2023 as flip page catalog

Our current catalog is now available as a new flip catalog - simply browse online - incl. flip rustle.

Press releases
Press release
27.04.2023
addiShapes: birch wood basket bases

The Spanish needlework magazine “MERCERIA actualidad” reports about an addi novelty 2023. In English and Spanish.

News
Company tour at addi
13.03.2023
Factory tour in May 2023 *booked out*.

Where do addi knitting needles come from? How are they produced and how many steps does it take to make the perfect needle? We are always happy to show our guests this on factory tours. On 06.05.2023 it is so far - we start again a factory tour, to which you can register this time also as individuals.

News
News
28.02.2023
addi at the needlework fair h+h cologne 2023

Finally, the time has come! The unique and creative industry meets again. We look forward with anticipation to this year’s handicrafts fair h+h cologne, which will take place from March 31st 2023 to April 2nd 2023 at the exhibition center of the city of Cologne.

News
News
22.12.2022
The addi team says THANK YOU!

You knit 1, 2 rows, crochet a few beautiful patterns and bang, the year is already over. A challenging year 2022 is coming to an end. It was different. A different year, a different summer and a different winter season...

News
News
21.12.2022
Surprise for the addi employees

A few days ago a big mysterious package arrived at addi ...

Press releases
Press release
16.12.2022
addi needles made in Germany

The Spanish needlework magazine “MERCERIA actualidad” reports about addi needles made in Germany. In English and Spanish.

Press releases
Press release
28.07.2022
Here it runs like clockwork

The German magazine Burda reports:”Did you know that it takes up to 25 handwork steps to make a knitting needle? At the family-owned company addi, everyone knows that. Because knitting needles and crochet hooks have been produced here for almost 200 years…”

addi trains junior stuff
News
News
27.07.2022
A fresh breeze at addi - new sales manager Norman Ullrich

Everything new in May…or also in July. A sales manager was hired at addi on 01. July 2022.

Press releases
Press
18.07.2022
addi needles made in Germany

The Spanish needlework magazine “MERCERIA actualidad” reports about addi needles made in Germany. In English and Spanish.

News
News
04.07.2022
addi has passed the Ökoprofit test 2022

The responsible use of available resources has always been of central importance for addi…

News
News
15.06.2022
Further training offers of the Initiative Handarbeit

The Initiative Handarbeit supports needlework retailers with workshops at various locations - in September, for example, at addi in Altena.

News
News
03.06.2022
addi catalogue 2022 in 4 languages

The addi catalogue 2022 is now available online in various languages for download.

Press releases
Press
17.05.2022
addi needles made in Germany

The Spanish needlework magazine “MERCERIA actualidad” reports about addi needles made in Germany. In English and Spanish.

News
17.02.2022
addi not at h+h Cologne 2022

With a heavy heart and after long, careful consideration, addi has decided not to take part in the handicraft fair in 2022.

News
02.02.2022
Anniversary Thomas Selter

Where has the time gone? – That’s what Mr. addi, Thomas Selter, thinks too. Because he celebrated his 50th working anniversary at addi on 01.12.2021. He looks back on a long career of success, which he celebrated well-deservedly in a small circle with his employees!

News
03.01.2022
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! This is what the entire addi team wishes you and your families. Hopefully you were able to recover well over the Christmas holidays and recharge your batteries for the new year 2022.

News
22.12.2021
Merry Christmas from addi

The year is almost over and at addi many hands are still busy with the final spurt. As in every year, the dispatch department is at its peak to supply our customers with goods at the end of the year. As if there were no more January

News
18.12.2021
4. addiVent Giveaway – CLOSED

The Initiative Handarbeit supports needlework retailers with workshops at various locations - in September, for example, at addi in Altena.

News
14.12.2021
Farewell Torsten Schneider

Time to say goodbye. After 2.5 years in the service of addi, our Managing Director, Torsten Schneider, will be leaving our company on 31.12.2021.

News
13.12.2021
Green electricity at addi

At addi, the environment and careful use of natural resources are already firmly anchored in day-to-day business.

News
11.12.2021
3. addiVent Giveaway – closed

In the third week of Advent, we are giving away 1 addiCraSyTrio NOVEL LONG in the size of your choice.

News
04.12.2021
2. addiVent Giveaway – closed-

In the second week of Advent, we are giving away 1 addiNature Novel walnut crochet hook in the size of your choice...

News
30.11.2021
UAS students bring solution ideas

In the past year, addi has made considerable progress in three product improvements in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Südwestfalen at the Soest site...

News
26.11.2021
1. addivent – closed –

Dear addi fans,
also this year we have a raffle in every advent week.

In the first week we will be giving away 1 x the brand new addiNovel Quintett in the size of your choice (3-8 mm).

News
18.11.2021
GIVEAWAY addi Advent Calendar - CLOSED

For more than 20 years, we have held on to the tradition of the addi Advent calendars. Little Santa Clauses with funny sayings about addi products put a smile on the faces of our business partners every day for 24 days, sweetening their Advent season...

Blog
20.10.2021
Why are there different types of knitting needles?

Knitting projects can look completely different, but are all created with the same tool, the knitting needle...

News
17.09.2021
Seminar Project Meaningful at addi

"Healthier living thanks to needlework" - is it true? Does knitting and crocheting help against memory loss? How is it all connected?
These questions are answered by Dr. Edda Jaleel, neuroscientist and on behalf of the project Sinnvoll unterwegs...

News
25.08.2021
New job offers at addi

For the next possible date we need the strong arms of a Commercial Packers/Warehouse Clerks (m/f/d) in full-time...

News
11.08.2021
Statement on the flood disaster

The wave of immediate willingness to help after the flood disaster in Altena has been overwhelming and volunteers are still being found to offer their help directly on site. The willingness to donate is also enormous.

News
19.07.2021
Help for Altena

A big thank you to all addi fans for sharing the fate of our small town and the people affected. It has touched us deeply to experience so much willingness to help.

Many, many thanks for the great willingness to donate. Not only fans on social media, but also customers, suppliers and friends around the globe have sent monetary donations to help.

News
07.07.2021
Company holidays 2021 at addi

At addi, we will be taking a holiday in production from 19.07. - 30.07.2021 in production are on vacation. On the one hand, our employees are in desperate need of some rest after always having a 6-day week in shift system for more than a year...

News
29.06.2021
addi Katalog in Spanish and Russian

For all international addi fans, the addi catalogue 2021 is now also available in Spanish and Russian for free download at www.addi.de/katalog/

addiClick Tips Metal, Bamboo, Olive Wood - Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needles-addiClick Circular Needle Sets
Blog
17.06.2021
Knitting love: This connection makes it (addi)Click

Interchangeable circular knitting needles are totally practical. Being able to combine ropes and needle tips individually for each project brings many new knitting and crochet possibilities and also saves space:

Press releases
Press
01.06.2021
addi quality and sophistication

The Spanish needlework magazine “Merceria Actualidad” reports about our new products and the addi2go app. In English and Spanish.

News
01.04.2021
HAPPY EASTER

At addi, the Easter bunny was already there and left flowery greetings for every employee and hid some delicious chocolate eggs.

News
01.04.2021
addi Novelties 2021

The adventure of the first digital trade fair h+h cologne @home is behind us. It was exciting, thrilling, new and showed us all that a lot is possible if you want it…

Press releases
Press
27.03.2021
addi products 2021

Report about addi Products in the Spanish „Merceria Actualidad“. english/spanish.

Press releases
Press
27.03.2021
Project work and new book

The trade magazine "Handarbeit" reports about our help for flood victims, about "Projekt Sinnvoll" whose sponsor is addi and about the new addiExpress book "Maritime Maschen kurbeln".

News
04.03.2021
h+h 2021 - addi@home

Dear addi fans,
not long now, then the time has come - from 26.03.2021 until 28.03.2021 the first digital needlework fair takes place and we are there! We come with our entire booth directly to your home...

Press releases
Press
27.02.2021
DIY projects and addiApp

The trade magazine "Handarbeit" reports on new possibilities for DIY projects and the addiApp.

News
10.02.2021
New member in the addi management team

The management team at addi has a new member since February 1st, 2021…

Press releases
Press
27.01.2021
addiExpress

The trade magazine "Handarbeit" reports on the addiExpress knitting machines.

News
22.01.2021
Blogpost factory tour at addi

After a TV report about addi needles on German TV in January 2021, addi fans let us know on social media that they wanted to learn more about knitting needles and crochet hooks made in Germany…

News
addi Innovation
14.01.2021
addiNovel Utility Model

Viereckige Nadeln, die keine Riefen in den Fingern hinterlassen. Ergonomie und Rundstricknadel für müheloses Stricken in einer Nadel vereint. Ein feines Maschenbild auch bei Anfängern und eine gute Haptik. Die Rede ist natürlich von dem Erfolgsprodukt addiNovel. Diese Stricknadel ist nun geschützt durch ein Gebrauchsmuster…

News
06.01.2021
addi trains junior stuff

Giving young people a chance to be well equipped for the future. That’s what we’ve made our mission at addi …

Blog
22.12.2020
Learn how to knit with addi knitting needles

Knitting is not as difficult as some might think. As soon as the stitch gauge, right stitches and the casting off of stitches is mastered, numerous beautiful knitting projects can already be realized…

News
21.12.2020
addi says THANK YOU

Dear addi partners, the addi team says a very, very big thank you for your loyalty, your support, your orders, your understanding and for your friendship…

News
20.10.2020
Change in the management at addi

Thomas Selter, known throughout as Mr.addi, has actually been working for addi for 49 years. A long time, during which he has led the company very successfully and developed it into the quality market leader…

Blog
16.10.2020
Which needle is the right one for my project?
Press releases
Press
27.09.2020
addi products 2020

Report about addi Products in the Spanish „Merceria Actualidad“. english/spanish.

Blog
02.09.2020
With addi Around the World

93% of the addi range is manufactured in Germany. The 6th generation owner-managed company is the only European manufacturer with a full range of knitting needles and crochet hooks… Full range of knitting needles and crochet hooks

News
10.08.2020
Professional training at addi in Altena

Vocational training has been close to addi’s heart for decades. At addi, we see it as an important task of companies to give young people a good chance for their professional careers….

News
05.08.2020
Tradition and modernity – addi combines everything at the location in Altena

The company addi, officially called Gustav Selter GmbH & Co. KG, has been around for 191 years. But everyone only talks about addi. Of course, this is also due to the strong brand presence…

News
14.07.2020
Apropos Thomas Selter

For many years, and still a bit today, he has been a strong voice for the middle class….

News
02.07.2020
Pattern Cap Sleeve top by LANGYARNS

With this summer sweater made of “BLOOM”, a pure natural yarn from LANGYARNS (70% cotton, 18% viscose, 12% linen), you’re guaranteed not to sweat…

News
01.07.2020
Motivation webinar inspired by addi

“Thank you for the great webinar” – “Just a great idea!” – “Thank you so much for the webinar and for all the information” – “Thank you! Great content, confidently conveyed!” These are the feedbacks to the first addi webinar on Friday, 26.06.2020…

News
26.06.2020
Company tour at addi

On June 30 and July 1, 2018, all Dahl clubs, associations and institutions will be on their feet to celebrate the 775th anniversary of the village together...

News
24.06.2020
Project Meaningful – tour dates autumn 2020

In 2016, the “Project Meaningful” was launched by Dr. Edda Jaleel (neuroscientist), Frank Montua (KKH), Thomas Jänisch (myboshi) and Simon Schier (plus H GmbH & Co. KG)…

News
04.06.2020
addi Imagefilm 2020

Welcome to addi.
addi has been producing finest knitting needles and crochet hooksin Altena in a family business since 1829. Of course we do not only rely on tradition…

News
04.05.2020
addi has passed the Ökoprofit test

The responsible use of available resources has always been of central importance for addi…

News
09.04.2020
LANGYARNS free patterns until 23.4.2020

Dear addi fans,

the patterns for this cute children’s set are provided free of charge b our partner LANGYARNS unti 23rd April…

News
03.04.2020
addi delivery times

Dear addi customers,
currently the demand for knitting needles and crochet hooks is very strong.

Press releases
Press
27.03.2020
addiCraSyTrio

The Spanish needlework magazine "Merceria Actualidad" reports on the revolution in sock knitting: addiCraSyTrio. In English and Spanish.

News
25.03.2020
addi is here!

Dear addi friends and partners,
the current developments surrounding the spread of the corona virus present us all with major challenges. We have to accept many restrictions, but we cannot do without them…

News
20.03.2020
addi Novelties 2020

Even though everything is different this year and our big industry meeting, the „h+h cologne“, has unfortunately been postponed, we wouldn’t be addi if we let it get us down so easily…

Press releases
Press
11.03.2020
addiNovel - Test Report

addiNovel circular knitting needles - extra smooth, but textured and with a square cross-section - that's the verdict of readers of "The Knitter".

Blog
05.03.2020
Learn to crochet with addi crochet hooks

The nice thing about crocheting is that you don’t need much to start with this hobby.
Learning to crochet with the addi crochet hooks as well as a ball of wool is very easy...

News
02.03.2020
h+h postponed - addi at the h+h fair 2020 in Cologne

Dear Sirs,
Dear partners and friends of addi,
We would like to inform you that this year’s fair „h+h cologne“ will be postponed to the date of next year’s event from 26th to 28th March 2021..

Press releases
Press
27.02.2020
Get to the needles

The trade magazine "Handarbeit" reports on the addi novelties 2020.

News
29.01.2020
Patent addiCraSyTrio

Since January 2020 the European patent for the flexible needle sets addiCraSyTrio needles has been finally confirmed and therefore the needles are subject to special protection…

Press releases
Press
27.01.2020
Magic with the cord

Since June 2019, Torsten Schneider has strengthened the management of the family-owned company addi. This addition has set the course for a bright future. Handarbeit spoke with him about his start in the industry.

Press releases
Press
08.01.2020
Knitting on prescription?

Interview with Dr. Edda Jaleel, neuroscientist and mental coach. She can provide scientific proof: Handwork is healthy.

Blog
02.01.2020
addi-Needles Made in Germany

93% of the addi range is manufactured in Germany. addi is the only European manufacturer with a full range of knitting needles and crochet hooks. addi products are characterised by the highest reliability and longevity…

Press releases
Press
27.12.2019
addiNovel

The Spanish needlework magazine "Merceria Actualidad" reports on our innovative, angular circular knitting needle addiNovel. In English and Spanish.

News
17.12.2019
addi says "Thank you very much"

In 2019, we did a lot to return to normal waters after the turbulence of the previous year, which we also succeeded in doing. We have invested a lot of money in new machinery and equipment, in a new power supply and not least in our IT landscape…

News
30.11.2019
addiVent raffle - closed-

It’s time again. Also this year they are back – the popular raffles addiVent in every Advent week. addi fans can fill in the entry form on our website and with a little luck win a great addi product…

News
28.11.2019
addi gets a new ERP system

After many months of intensive preparation and high investment costs addi has now reached the home straight with another project of central importance for the future.

News
17.11.2019
Handicraft retailers visited addi

What possibilities does the internet offer to handicraft retailers? 20 retailers wanted to know and took the chance to go online with addi…

News
08.11.2019
Manufacturing quality defect addi FlipStix US 6 (4.0 mm)

We have identified a manufacturing quality defect in the addi FlipStix/addiColibri US 6 (4.0 mm). As we work hard to ensure the highest quality products, our US exclusive partner Skacel has decided to institute a recall of this specific needle/size…

News
20.09.2019
addi trains junior stuff

Giving young people a chance to be well equipped for the future. That’s what we’ve made our mission at addi …

Press releases
Press
27.06.2019
Merceria actualidad issue 116-2019

Presentation of the new addiNovel circular knitting needle.

Report in Spanish and English.

News
19.06.2019
addi on holidays

In the time from 29.07. to 09.08.2019 you can reach us in the office, but the production stands still...

News
18.06.2019
New Managing Director at addi

Torsten Schneider ist not an unknown face. We haven known him for years. Therefore, the addi team is happy that he found his way to us on 01.06.2019…

News
24.05.2019
Raffle - closed

The addi team is happy about 10.000 follers at Instagram and thanks all addi fans with a lottery of instruction books with the matching knitting and crochet needles…

News
14.05.2019
addi supports the Project Meaningful

In 2016, the “Project Meaningful” was launched by Dr. Edda Jaleel (neuroscientist), Frank Montua (KKH), Thomas Jänisch (myboshi) and Simon Schier (plus H GmbH & Co. KG)…

News
03.04.2019
New addi products 2019

The h+h fair in Cologne was once again very successful for the addi team and we arrived back in Altena exhausted but happy…

Press releases
Press
27.03.2019
Merceria actualidad issue 115-2019

addi was founded in 1829 and celebrates its 190th anniversary this year. The factory in Altena, Germany, is the place where 150 people work to produce addi´s “made in Germany” knitting needles and crochet hooks reflecting the company´s long hístory.

Report in Spanish and English.

Press releases
Press
27.03.2019
Knitting the future

Knitting at the future with the addiEi, the small knitting machine with 6 needles jerk crank knitting cords.

Press releases
Press
27.02.2019
190 years Premium for the hands

Whether Peter Heinrich Selter knew how to produce a crochet hook in 1829 when he founded the Selter company?

News
30.01.2019
addi at h+h 2019

In 2019 addi, the needle specialist, will be welcoming visitors under the motto „Colour your business“. addi welcomes visitors to the h+h trade fair in Cologne at a colourful stand and once again has a colourful bouquet of new products in its luggage…

Press releases
Press
27.01.2019
There is something to celebrate
  • Crazy ideas around the needle rattle
  • Sewing with fun
News
13.12.2018
Christmas holidays at addi

addi takes a break. From 24 to 31 December 2018 our production will therefore be suspended

News
26.11.2018
Personnel change at addi

Much has changed and moved at addi in the past year. Now there is a change of personnel towards the end of the year…

News
08.11.2018
British Craft Awards 2019

Last time it was a big surprise. We didn’t even know the British Craft Awards and won the prize „Product of the year“ at the „British Craft Awards 2018“ with our popular circular knitting needles…

Press releases
Press
27.10.2018
Merceria actualidad Issue 113-2018

What can be more beautiful than shining eyes, when the Christmas present is unwrapped and a heart’s desire is fulfilled? …
There are many wonderful Christmas gifts under the addi brand, but the addiClick cases with the interchangeable tips have been a hit for many...
Report in Spanish and English.

News
13.10.2018
Tips addiEgg

Several thousand are sold and there are already first feedbacks to us. Many happy customers post examples of their work in blogs and social media…

News
12.10.2018
addi Gewinnspiel - finished -

addi is giving away 3 signed copies of the brand new book "CRASY TRIO knit...

News
13.08.2018
addi trains junior stuff

Training and developing junior staff is important to us. That is why we at addi have been training industrial clerks for decades and have also been training machine and plant operators for some time…

News
12.07.2018
addi Holidays 2018

addi is taking a company vacation from July 30, 2018 to August 10, 2018....

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27.06.2018
Merceria actualidad Edition 112-2018
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13.06.2018
addi received the German Innovation Award 2018

The German Innovation Award recognizes products and solutions across all industries that differ from previous solutions in terms of added value…

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27.05.2018
addi presented

For 189 years, the Selter company has been relying on German craftsmanship with its now large range of knitting and crochet needles as well as accessories of all kinds…

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27.04.2018
Freshly hatched from the egg

The popular addiExpress and addiExpress Kingsize knitting machines have had an offspring in the form of the addiEi – for completely new knitting possibilities.

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27.04.2018
From the inside

For almost 190 years, addi has been producing knitting and crochet needles at its site in Altena, in the beautiful district of Dahle.

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27.04.2018
addi novelties 2018

addi, the handcraft needle specialist from Germany, continues on its successful path. At the h + h 2018 trade fair of Cologne, held in March, the line of people at addi’s stand was enormous…

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05.04.2018
addiCraSyTrio at www.bild.de

The German book „Socken Stricken mit dem CraSyTrio“ (Knitting socks with CraSyTrio) – published by TOPP-Verlag – is placed on the Amazon bestseller list…

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27.03.2018
addi at the H&H Cologne 2018

In issue 111 of the trade magazine “Merceria actualidad” from March 2018 there is a Spanish-English article about addi products at H&H Cologne 2018.

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22.03.2018
British Craft Awards 2018

We didn’t see it coming!

We didn’t see it coming! addi has won the “Product of the Year” award for its popular circular knitting needles at the British Craft Awards 2018 in England…

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06.03.2018
addi at h+h 2018

At the handwork needle specialist "addi" are all of the socks, because this year the theme of sock knitting is at the top...

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27.02.2018
The new sock fever

The needle specialist addi is still on the road to success. At the h+h cologne, the crowds at the booth were enormous – the strongest visitor magnet was the addiCrasyTrio.

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27.02.2018
addi delivery times

Dear addi customers,
of course, we are looking forward to many new orders. Of course, we are very grateful that you give so much confidence in the quality of the addi needles and for entrusting us with market shares…

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02.02.2018
Raffle Amigurumis for the crochet heroes - FINISHED

Maria, Rebecca and Malaika are waiting to be crocheted for the world championship crochet heroes...

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25.01.2018
Girls’Day at addi

On 26.4.2018, the next Girls' Day will take place nationwide and addi will join in...

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08.01.2018
Inventory at addi

Dear addi customers,
Due to inventory, we cannot work with our merchandise management system and there may be delays in order confirmations during the second week of January. We ask for you understanding…

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27.12.2017
addiCraSy Trio

In issue 110 of the trade magazine “Merceria actualidad” from December 2017 there is a Spanish-English article about the success of the addiCraSy Trio in social networks.

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21.12.2017
addi wishes a Merry Christmas

This year our customers and we had already magic moments at our booth at the h+h fair.

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07.12.2017
addivent 2017

The „addivent“ Christmas raffle, which is very popular with all addi fans, is finished. Every Advent Sunday a new raffle of addi products started…

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27.11.2017
Materials science

No crochet without a needle, that’s obvious. But besides the hook there are other tools that must not be missing when crocheting.

addiPremium Lace Rundstricknadel fein extra spitz made in Germany
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16.11.2017
nickel-free addi needles

The question arises again and again whether the addi circular needles contain nickel. A very clear NO. We have been producing nickel-free needles at addi for over a year now…

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27.10.2017
Materials science

On the following pages we will introduce you to the most common crochet hooks as well as practical tools that should not be missing on your crochet journey.
crochet journey!

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27.10.2017
What does actually addi?

In issue 109 of the trade journal “Merceria actualidad” of October 2017, there is a Spanish-English article about addi

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26.10.2017
One day at addi – Film addi bloggermeeting 2017

Sandra from the German Blog „Meine fabelhafte Welt“ reviews her day at the first addi bloggermeeting in Altena in this 6-minute film. Thanky you Sandra, for the permission to show it here…

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18.10.2017
Claudia Malcus - managing director at addi

Back to the roots

Since 01.09.2017 Claudia Malcus has been working as Managing Director at addi. Again, one has to add. She was previously employed at addi for 27 years…

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13.10.2017
Delivery times addiCraSyTrio

We’re sorry!

Dear customers, we didn’t expect this when we showed the new product addiCrasyTrio to about 20 bloggers on September 20,2017…

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11.10.2017
addi Bloggermeeting 2017

Wow, we have been overwhelmed by the first blogger meeting in our house. 24 bloggers accepted our invitation and travelled from all over Germany to Altena , a small town in the Sauerland region…

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22.09.2017
addiCraSyTrio – the addi sock revolution

Now it’s getting crazy! Our new product: addiCraSyTrio

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31.08.2017
What does “addi” mean?

After a tour of the addi factory, visitors often ask what addi actually stands for. Other frequent questions include: how do we survive and flourish in the face of competition from Asia and other low-wage regions?…

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06.07.2017
addi Holidays 2017

We also need a holiday and that is why we shall be taking 2 weeks company holidays between 31st July 2017 and 11th August 2017…

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24.05.2017
addi report in the Spanish magazine MERCERIA actualidad

Editorial for the Spanish handicraft magazine MERCERIA actualidad: 188 years ago, the Great Grandfather of the current owner Thomas Selter, started to transform wire into crochet hooks. That was in 1829…

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12.04.2017
RTL WEST visits addi

The TV station RTL WEST recently visited addi here in Altena. For the TV feature "Knitting is in trend", company owner Thomas Selter gave a tour of the company and explained some of the work steps involved in the very elaborate knitting needle production...

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04.04.2017
addi novelties 2017

addi new products for 2017 – h+h handicraft fair 2017 Please find here all addi novelties from the h+h fair Cologne 2017.

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27.03.2017
Changes of Article Number in the addi Katalogue 2017

addi is in the midst of the long-term preparations of a new merchandise management system.

addi Sock Wonder Mini Circular Knitting Needle
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24.03.2017
addiSockwonder – new packaging

addi always listens to the wishes of the addi fans and tries – if possible and sensible – to implement the wishes. That is why we have reworked our slipcase for the addiSockwonder.

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16.03.2017
addi at handarbeit + hobby in Cologne – h+h 2017

From 31st of March to 2nd of April 2017 the h+h 2017, handarbeit +hobby, will take place in Cologne and as every year addi will exhibit there.

The international exhibition is open for wholesalers and retailers only.

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13.03.2017
addiSockwonder Contest winners

We have found the winners of our #addisockwondercontest in collaboration with the magazine Handmade Kultur.

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06.01.2017
MERCERIA actualidad

In the Spanish magazine MERCERIA actualidad (December) you can find a Spanish/English report about addi needles made in Germany.

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02.01.2017
Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all addiFriends!

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27.12.2016
addiSockwonder Contest winners

Grab your favourite yarn and get knitting. All owners of the addi Sockwonder needle can take part. You can knit your socks any way, from a round toe to the boomerang heel – let your creativity run free! Then your beautiful socks will be rewarded with great addi products….

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22.12.2016
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We wish you a peaceful Christmas holiday and
a good start in a great year 2017.

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16.12.2016
addi Tombola 4th Advent – finished

‚+++ Congratulations Janine E. from the German town Otzberg! +++

In the 4th week of Advent you can win an addiClick Mix Set

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10.12.2016
addi Tombola 4th Advent – finished
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01.12.2016
addi Tombola 4th Advent – finished

Concratulation to Martina V.!

Every week during Advent, addi is giving away an original model from the book "Kurbeln statt Stricken"...

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24.11.2016
addi raffles in advent - finished

Congratulations from the addi team to Adriana M.!

Every week during Advent, addi is giving away an original model from the book "Kurbeln statt Stricken"...

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09.11.2016
addi sock wonder contest with Handmade Kultur magazine

Enter the great addi sock wonder contest now, which addi organises together with the Handmade Kultur magazine…

Knitting needles for knitting socks - with the mini circular knitting needle Sockwunder
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24.10.2016
addi Sockwonder - instruction with pictures

The small circular knitting needle “addiSockwonder” is measured from tip to tip a whole 9.8″ (25 cm) long. The special feature of the needle: one needle point is 1.8″ (45 mm) long, the other 2.8″ (70 mm).

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31.08.2016
DIN ISO 9001 Certificate for addi

New: The company Gustav Selter GmbH & Co. KG with the brand addi has been awarded with the DIN ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate for all related production processes…

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28.07.2016
addi Socks Wonder Video

In the addi social media channels it is hotly debated whether one can really knit socks in the round with our new circular needle, the addi „socks wonder“…

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18.07.2016
addi Holidays 2016

We also need a holiday and that is why we shall be taking 2 weeks company holidays between 25 July 2016 and 5 August 2016…

News
12.07.2016
addi Contest July - finished

You can win an original model of the designer Ute Krugmann from our addiExpress Kingsize book „Winding instead of Knitting“…

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30.06.2016
addiMaschenfix stitchholder – now printed with the corresponding cord size

During the h+h fair in Cologne we introduced to you our addiMaschenfix stitchholder, Item 416-2…

addi Sock Wonder Mini Circular Knitting Needle
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03.06.2016
New addi circular knitting needle "Sock miracle"

At h+h 2016 in March, we asked customers for their opinion of this little needle and the responses were so positive that we have now included it in the program...

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27.05.2016
Crochet hooks

Good tools, good work – this also applies to crochet. The right needle for every project and every hand makes crocheting easier and more enjoyable…

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18.05.2016
addi crochet hooks in "The Knitter" special issue May 2016

Good tools, good work – this also applies to crochet. The right needle for every project and every hand makes crocheting easier and more enjoyable…

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11.05.2016
addi Press Report

addi Press Report

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29.04.2016
Contest addiClick Mix – finished-

addi has something special for you! You can win one of the new yellow addiClick sets, signed by the Knitting Queen Sylvie Rasch…

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26.04.2016
New galvanizing at addi

Already at the beginning of 2014, the decision was made for nickel-free electroplating in order to be able to offer the knitting world alternative surfaces to nickel...

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12.04.2016
addi Made in Germany since 1829

At addi we have manufactured our knitting needles and crochet hooks for 187 years in our family business in Altena, Germany…

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06.04.2016
Attention faulty numbers

The devil has crept into our beautiful new addi catalog 2016. The new olive wood crochet hooks on page 25 have the item number 577-7....

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22.03.2016
addi Novelties 2016

addi new items 2016 – as Download. Because we only deliver to retailers, it could least some time until all novelties are in stock at your yarn shops…

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21.03.2016
addi tree action at the booth at h+h 2016

Yay! The tree action worked great.

The motto of the h+h handicrafts fair in Cologne this year was: h+h goes green...

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21.03.2016
addi Photo Contest

Fancy your own postcards? – Win them with your own idea

Dear addi fans, here is something hot and new from addi . Despite emailing, posting and twittering: sometimes it has to be a good old postcard, don’t you think ? …

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18.03.2016
The new addi catalogue 2016 arrived!

Just in time for the handicraft fair h+h in Cologne the addi catalogue 2016 including all addi News 2016 reached us. He was expected with great excitement from addi dealers and addi fans already…

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08.03.2016
addi at h+h Fair 2016 in Cologne

What have wild forests and sustainable stitches to do with addi?
Very much, because we bring much green and a real forest feeling to the hobby and handicraft 2016 in Cologne…

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02.02.2016
Congratulations!

A lot of „Yeeha!“ at addi . Our trainees have passed their final exams with bravery. „Congratulations“ Vanessa and Athanasios and thank you for the delicious farewell dinner!…

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21.01.2016
addi sweepstakes January

In keeping with the current temperatures, addi is giving away a hooded scarf in beige...

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04.01.2016
Happy New Year

With a needle fireworks addi says THANK YOU and wishes you a good start in 2016!

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18.12.2015
New addi product videos

Our addi product videos are ready ?
You can view our new product videos not only at YouTube but directly at our website – all bundled up in the menu item „Service“ under „Product Videos“…

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11.12.2015
addiClick Etuis have a new zippered compartment

For current occasion:
Again and again we get calls with the indication that the exchangeable cords are missing in our addiClick sets…

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27.11.2015
addi in all
Social media channels

In the Winter 2015 issue of the trade magazine “Handarbeit” there are details of addi’s activities in the social media.

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20.11.2015
New addiExpress Kingsize book is now availabe in three more languages
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29.10.2015
Introduction addi Team

We present to you Mr. Manfred Kirchherr, CEO and freethinker from the Rhineland area, he holds the reins in his hands for HR, purchasing and production…

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23.10.2015
addi sweepstakes October 2015

As of now, addi is giving away the original models by designer Ute Krugmann from the new addiExpress Kingsize book "Kurbeln statt Stricken"...

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02.10.2015
New book addiExpress Kingsize

Finally they are here, the brand new books for the addiExpress Kingsize...

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21.09.2015
addi needle show

"For knitting you need only needles - but the offer is now huge and very differentiated...

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09.09.2015
New addiClick Flyer 2015

Our addiClick series with interchangeable knitting needle tips and ropes and the patented lock system has been growing steadily…

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01.09.2015
News from addiExpress Kingsize

There is great news for all addiExpress fans: There is a new instruction book for the addiExpress King in work!…

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27.08.2015
New apprentices started at addi

addi-fans know certainly that addi produces 93% of its quality products in Germany. For this purpose, it naturally needs competent employees…

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06.08.2015
addi employees feel good with addi

The location here in the beautiful Sauerland region was recently utilised for the first joint company walk, “addi – out into nature.”…

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10.07.2015
addi - company vacations in July
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23.06.2015
Visit from the editorial team Simply Knitting/Crochet at addi in Altena

A deep look into production - that's no problem at all with Made in Germany.

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23.06.2015
addi ballpoint pen in new design

addi pens make the world a little greener from now on...

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19.06.2015
New addi price lists as of July 1, 2015

Dear addi customers,
when sending the new addi price lists and catalogs by mail, the error devil crept in...

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27.05.2015
Interview with Thomas Selter

Thomas Selter is the owner and managing director of Gustav Selter GmbH & Co. KG. He is the 6th generation to run the family business. The company sells knitting and crochet needles, as well as accessories, worldwide under the brand name addi.

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18.05.2015
Review of the 2015 addi Show at the h+h fair

“Curtains up!” was the name of the game at the h&h from 27-29 March 2015, as he new fair stand had every component of a show stage – including theatre valance and platform – for new products. Thanks to Ms. Souvignier, whose decoration made it look fabulous…

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13.04.2015
Knitting needles from the Sauerland

The company Gustav Selter GmbH & Co. KG is something special, as it is the only remaining producer of knitting needles with a full range in Europe.

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09.04.2015
addi trade fair novelties 2015

Since the h&h in Cologne, this year's new products from addi are also no longer a secret and have excited our trade fair visitors...

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27.03.2015
addiClick - connected with one „click“

The only difficult thing about addiClick is deciding on a cord length for our popular, snag-free gold cords and one of the many different needle gauges…

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16.03.2015
An exciting programme at the h+h in Cologne 2015

At the h+h in Cologne, our customers can expect lots of surprises at our brand new stand...

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16.03.2015
Open production in Altena - Factory tour at addi - 16.3.2015

We are proud of our production, our location and our employees, which is why regular factory tours are held at addi in Altena in Westphalia for those interested...

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16.03.2015
Market internal - Survey update

Thank you dear customers! We are very happy about the first place as manufacturer of knitting and crochet accessories in the overall ranking of the markt intern survey, here again what we have to say about it:

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11.01.2015
1000 ideas for the 2015 h&h, Hall 02.1, Stand B11/C10

Look forward with us to the Handarbeit & Hobby in Cologne from 27-29.03. Hardly a day goes by when addi is not thinking about new products, working on project plans for the implementation of new ideas or talking about the fluttering in of a new customer suggestion to be presented at the h&h....

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10.12.2014
1st place for addi quality in markt intern survey

In the markt intern survey, addi took first place in terms of product quality...

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27.06.2014
Knitting to go

addi is the only knitting needle manufacturer that produces 93% of its range of high-quality needlework aids in Germany…

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27.03.2014
Felting as simple as painting!

With the latest generation of addiQuick Hobby felting machine felting is now even more effortless.

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27.03.2014
We have the hang of it

There is offspring from the house of addi! The colorful addiSwing crochet hooks may welcome their little sisters.

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27.02.2014
Knitting to go

The Knitting-O-Mat causes a storm of enthusiasm at the h&h Cologne. With the Knit-O-Mat, the vending machine for knitting needles and wool, addi invents the needlework mini-branch.

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27.01.2014
Open production in Altena

addi has nothing to hide. Regular factory tours take place at addi in Altena.

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27.04.2013
With both ears in the market and with the customer

Half of all new products from addi at the last h&h Cologne were created at the request of customers…

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27.01.2013
For passionate knitters

addiART – a beautiful, limited edition circular knitting needle with 148 sparkling Svarowski elements…

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27.01.2011
Knitting and crochet – the secret of needles.

Probably the Egyptians already worked with knitting needles made of bone well over 2000 years ago…

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27.02.2010
Made in Germany

A visit to addi in the town of Altena in North Rhine-Westphalia…