Infiniti
Nov 7, 20223 min
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Hello Crafties! I'm just as surprised as you are about this. A few days ago, I was browsing amazon for affiliate links and stumbled across this gem. This comes right on time for the holidays! Last year, I made up some leg warmers for a video that I never recorded 😅 and I used the Sentro 22. While I wasn't upset with the results, because I do have a wider calf, I knew that I could have used a few more stitches to have a more comfortable fit.
The same concept applies to the socks that I've done tutorials on. For those with larger or wider feet, extra stitches are a must, according to my comment sections. Well ladies and gentlemen, this may be just the solution! I've also been asked in recent weeks about creating toddler hats on the Sentro and I figured that one would been to use the 40 needle size.
After mulling it over and using some rewards points, I was able to get this machine for $17! What a steal! I immediately started to tinker with it and here is what I learned about the Sentro 32 needle knitting machine:
This version has both suction cups and the tiny black rounds to help the machine to securely stay on your craft table. While making a test swatch, I was able to crank with one hand, which was a nice change of pace from my other machines.
It's hit or miss with this feature. Unlike the Sentro 22 needle machine, the handle crank is non-removable so, you'd have to use a standard drill attachment for a more automated experience.
That's right! There's no difference in how to operate this machine from the others made by Sentro. In the review that I put together, I assembled this one similarly to the others and I also cast on. So, if you have the other machines, once you assemble this one, you're good to go! If you haven't had a Sentro before, I have a nice playlist on my channel that will help you get started.
The videos on that playlist are in chronological order. As I get more ideas or asks, I add to it!
Also see my list of yarns that work on the Sentro knitting machine.
Even though I purchased it from the same seller as the other two Sentro's I own, the 32 needle machine is unbranded. I don't think it matters too much, unless you're a stickler for having the brand name on all your products. Honestly, I would have liked to have the Sentro name on my machine but, considering mine probably won't be on display in my videos, I can live with it.
This is something that I wish all Sentro machines had made into the machine. It's a handy tool and makes the sharing of designs a little less chaotic. Much like the Sentro 22 and 40 needle machines, this one does not have a row counter. This means that you'll either need to use a tape measure or install your own row counter.
Over all, this machine has a 4 star review on Amazon and as of the day I'm writing this blog (around Black Friday) the price has been marked down to $45.99. I think it's a good starter investment for a knitting machine. Now that I have it and have done some test runs with it, I think it's a good size for making standard baby hats and even leg warmers (videos coming soon).
I think that I've covered all my bases in this blog, if not though, check out this video where I go
through the assembly of the Sentro 32 knitting machine and give some thoughts on the series as a whole.
Til Next Time,
Happy Making!