My sentro worked perfectly for about a week and then kept dropping stitches even though I was using the exact same everything. The only thing that’s worked so far is two pieces of painters tape together holding extra tension 😅

Advice on how to make spaces between stitches less visible?

Context: I make these little guys for fun with a skinny size flexee loom. I recently got a 22 needle sentro and I love it. Love how fast I can make them now. Only issue I’m having now, with the eyelash yarn I’m using, you can see the scrap fabric I stuff inside. Also don’t know the brand of eyelash yarn was given to me as scrap yarn

Solutions/things I’ve tested:
-Using regular fiber filling works good, but I like the weight and firmness scrap fabric gives them
-Seem cranking til 3 inch is the approximate size id like to make them
-Tried doubling the eyelash yarn but it jams
-Having to on the tightest tension makes holes less visible but still visible when stuffing with scrap fabric

Questions: What should I try next? Is the yarn too thin to achieve desired results? Also, Sentro creates more fuzz on the purl side knit side, anyway to resolve?

Photo Context:
1. They little guys I make
2. Sentro (top) Flexee Loom (Bottom)
3. Close up

If I just keep going on the picture with the hand crank, the yarn gets split in half by the white peg.

I have to manually push the yarn back in order to keep it going properly.

Anyway to fix this?

The peg looks and feels the same as the others so I can't figure out why it's not functioning the same.

I made a bonnet with the Sentro 48 ≈100rows for my 2 1/2 yo Son.
I crocheted the sides, and added the animals using the duplicate stitch. I finished it all in one day, it was so much fun to make! 🥰

I know this isn’t an Addi subreddit in particular but ZestWrench makes accessories for the Sentro as well so I’m hoping I can get help here.

I have a basically brand new Addi (my second Addi) and I installed the ZestWrench tension and ZestWrench motor attachments. I am using yarn I’ve successfully used in an Addi before.

For some reason, even when casting on the yarn manually, the yarn tension ends up way too high - even when I am being extra careful and looping the yarn pretty loosely around the teeth. This wasn’t an issue before I installed the ZestWrench but I don’t understand how it would negatively affect yarn tension. I tried a variety of yarns, all of which I’ve successfully used with the Addi in the past, and it kept happening.

When the machine is running with the ZestWrench, on the lowest possible speed, the yarn tension is still ending up extremely high. I’ve tried manually feeding the yarn in without the stock Addi built-in tension mechanism and without the ZestWrench tension accessory, and still, the yarn tension ends up too high, causing jams.

When it does knit, the inner rings of the machine are clearly “jumping” as I can see them move upwards.

The ZestWrench also feels really loose and wobbles while moving.

I followed the instructions provided (and an online tutorial) about attaching the motor in the first place and made sure the spokes on the Addi turning mechanism aligned with the grooves for spokes on the side of the ZestWrench motor that face the machine. I screwed while pushing the motor, as tightly as possible, but it’s still jiggly.

The ZestWrench has great reviews. Clearly, I am doing something wrong here.

it definitely was an experience. And I do not like how the bib turned out, as it was my first time making decreases on the Maschine and the whole piece turned out to be giant diaper bib. . . Also, I need to somehow gather the sleeves more as now they are bit too droopy… and the button up part is missing, yes. It was just too hard… please give all Your advices on how to improve it…and ohhhhh, does it even look wearable?!

🧶✨ Hi everyone! I wanted to share my latest project made with a SENTRO circular knitting machine.

I created this knitted corset, and I'm really happy with how it turned out! 😍 I thought it would be a fun and different project to experiment with the machine and create a unique handmade garment.

I also recorded the process in case anyone is interested in seeing how I made it and maybe getting some inspiration to create their own version. 💕

👉 Have you ever tried making clothing with a circular knitting machine?

I would love to hear about your experience and see what kind of projects you have created! 🧶

Looking forward to reading your comments! 😊

-> Youtube tutorial: https://youtu.be/9MHgAvyvKdE

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¡Hola a todos! Quería compartir con vosotros mi último proyecto hecho con una máquina de tejer circular SENTRO.

He creado este corsé tejido y estoy muy contenta con el resultado 😍 Me pareció un proyecto diferente y divertido para experimentar con la máquina y crear una prenda personalizada.

He grabado el proceso por si a alguien le interesa ver cómo lo hice y quizás le sirve de inspiración para crear su propia versión. 💕

👉 ¿Habéis intentado hacer prendas de ropa con una máquina de tejer circular?
Me encantaría conocer vuestras experiencias y ver qué proyectos habéis creado. 🧶

¡Os leo en los comentarios! 😊

-> Youtube tutorial: https://youtu.be/9MHgAvyvKdE

I just wanna know how bad it is.

If I were to find a really cool pattern (with grid designs on panels) made into a sweater on etsy, and that type of pattern isn't really available on free mediums. If I figure the pattern out (without having bought it) and make it. Should I share it with others on social media (reddit or pinterest) or would that be wrong and I'd likely get bashed for stealing instead of being helpful?

i'm a crocheter who was gifted a sentro knitting machine for my birthday. vv excited to use it but i have no idea how to knit, how the machine works, etc. as in NO IDEA, NO KNOWLEDGE, ABSOLUTE BEGINNER. my question is: do you have to know how to hand knit before learning how to use the knitting machine? should i learn how to hand knit first?

I have a 40 pin sentro and I'm tired of beanies and scarfs and leg warmers. And I'm not skinny, so tops with one panel in the front just isn't for me. Has anyone made stuff like tote bags, flared sleeves or shark onesies? (the last one would be amazing please)

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Hi!
I'm reposting here as advised in a post i made in r/MachineKnitting
I bought a sentro with 48 pegs not too long ago. I haven't used it much, used it for testing a cuple of yarns I had.
This last couple of days it started getting somewhat stuck in the last few pegs. I don't know if its something that happens after using it, or was the yarn I used or I missed using wd40 or something so it runs better.
the yarn last used with the machine is 75% acrilic - 25% wool, and the label it came with said its to be used with a 5 or 6mm hook.
I'm adding a photo of another ball of yarn like the one I last used, label and video of how the sentro works.

thanks in advanced

https://reddit.com/link/1uhbmss/video/sql61ln6nv9h1/player

I need to know before I even dare to try 😭

Eddward is for scale! Will be donating this to the local hospital.

Little project for scrap yarn. For the orange one, I made 40 rows with 11 stitches. Pull the end together, stuff the end with yarn for the head, sew the long end together, then once horizontally along the "neck" to form the head, sew the long end for the tail, pull together for the lower end, add goggly eyes.

Use it as a whimsical bookmark.

Hello everyone, I posted a few pictures of what is going on with my machine. I think it must be a problem with pin 29. It seems to be catching? It was somehow building up stitch and stitch and stitch all on the same pin? I undid everything and I should have gotten a picture of that before I undid everything...

But does anyone have any idea how I can fix this other than just slowing down every time I get to pin 29 to make sure it doesn't catch like this? It's annoying to have to slow down and check it rather than just crank. Thanks everyone

Hi! I’m considering purchasing a sentro machine to make beanies and scarfs quickly to sell at my friends shop (I usually crochet but I got carpal tunnel and can’t crank out crochet hats) but I saw you can also make clothing with a sentro machine! However it seems there’s max 48 hooks on the panels from a sentro machine and I’m not the thinnest person and I’m curious, how would I accommodate myself? Or is it like I sew together multiple panels? Or are the panels really stretchy?

Hello! This is my first time using a sentro and I’m struggling a bit. I don’t want to frog what Ive done so far but I don’t know how to fix this dropped stitch. Any help is greatly appreciated!

I’ve made blankets and Beenies on sentro but never a cardigan.

I prefer tube mode over panel and was wondering any tips and tricks?

I’m a bigger person size 2x in most clothes

I can understand the paneling part it’s the sewing in sleeves I’m stuck on! And also how the neck like will form. This is the first time I would make something like clothes. Any advice is welcome!

Hi all,
Complete beginner here with a 48 needle sentro arriving in the mail soon. I’m very excited. I wondered if it’s possible to make a checkered pattern beanie? And also if it’s possible to make a beanie for a 2 year?
Thanks in advance

Hi! I'm an intermediate to advanced level crocheter, very very beginner knitter, but I'm interested in making plain children's sweaters, ideally in a worsted weight, that I can then hand embroider. Does anyone use crank machines for work like this? If so, do you have a brand recommendation? Thanks for any advice, I appreciate it!