KnLoom SENTRO Knitting Machines, Knitting Machines 48 Needles, Knitting Looms & Boards, Smart Loom Circular Knitting Machine, Suitable for Knitting Gloves, Scarves, Hats（48A）

Like me, you may have read some negative reviews about this machine that might have you thinking twice about whether you should purchase it.After some research, I decided to go ahead and purchase it to see if it would work for me. I have a lot of Christmas projects that I'd normally hand stitch, but this year I have extras that I need to get done in a short amount of time.I checked out some other names - Addi and Sentro are the two biggest brands for circular knitting machines. Addi is the more professional looking one, and is way more expensive, but is probably built more solid. Sentro works just like Addi, only is less expensive and the parts are all sturdy plastic. With proper care, I don't see why this wouldn't last for a good long time. Not everyone can afford an expensive knitting machine, so for quick and easy projects, this is probably the best bang for your buck.Some reviews mentioned that the machine isn't stable, that it slides around. Another person submitted a video of hers not cranking well. I've read all about the dropped stitches, and what a piece of junk it is but it seems to work pretty well for me.There are many videos available to teach a person how to use this machine, and there are many patterns out there, too - it's amazing what you can make with it.After playing around with my machine and getting to know it, I discovered a few little things that I think everyone ought to know about the machine before they purchase it or before they use it, and I think that for the most part, these may clear up any question of whether this machine is worth the price.1. Worsted weight (4oz) yarn is probably the best size for this machine. Smaller weights work great, but heavier ones may be an issue.2. Soft, silky or satiny yarns are the best ... BUT ...3. Yarn that isn't silky or satiny - is kind of coarse - still works great if you don't try to rush through your project, and you can actually use parafin wax squares for canning to do this - simply take a square of the wax and put a hole in the center of it - maybe use a hot screwdriver or something, to make it easier. So place the square on it's side, feed the yarn through it before feeding it through the tension and threader. This is not a requirement, but it might be a big help. Also, Amazon sells yarn wax: https://amzn.to/47ePMlU4. Make sure your knitting machine is on a flat, non-porous surface for the best stability. If you have a wood table, it'll still work but it might not be as stable. If you have a marble cutting board that's big enough to fit under all four legs of the machine, that might work pretty well. Formica, tile, glass all work well. If your table is tiled, just make sure that you don't try to affix the machine's legs to the tile seams, is all, or any uneven part of the surface of the tile, such as where there is beveling.5. Wipe the bottom of the suction cup feet with a wet (not dripping, but more than damp) cloth before affixing the machine to your flat surface. It will hold better, and is less likely to slide around as you use it.6. Watch your tension - too loose or too tight will cause your stitches to bunch up or drop. If the yarn is too loose it can get caught in the needle mechanism and will cause the machine to not want to go forward. DO NOT FORCE IT. If you do, you risk breaking the inside mechanism that causes it to work, and you'll find that you are dropping stitches or that your machine doesn't work smoothly, if at all. If your stitch gets stuck, then slightly crank the opposite direction just enough to loosen the yarn so that you can correct the issue then proceed forward. WARNING: If you crank backwards too far, you'll end up resetting the stitch counter back to "0". So always keep track of how many rows you have, just in case.7. COOL HACK: Since heavier yarns tend to drop stitches more easily, I discovered that adding a weight helps with that. I had a glass round covered casserole dish that broke years ago and I kept the lid for some reason. Once my project in the knitting machine was long enough (about 30 or so rows), I bunched up the bottom end of it then set the round casserole dish lid on top. The glass lid is the perfect weight to pull the project down enough to keep the stitches in place. Every 30 or so rows, I would carefully rebunch my project and put the lid back on. The lid is large enough to sit on top of the project evenly, but small enough to completely fit inside the circular area without hindering the work. Any glass or ceramic round thing that's not too heavy might work well - maybe an old dessert plate, too - as long as it has a little weight to it.I also noticed that the added weight helped the machine crank more smoothly.So hopefully those tips will address the complaints that others have had.My overall impression so far is that it is a great little machine for the money.If that changes, I'll be sure to come back and update my review, but I don't anticipate that will be the case.Enjoy your purchase!

The media could not be loaded. I purchased this mechanical loom with high hopes, as it was advertised as a reliable and efficient tool for my weaving projects. However, it has been a major disappointment right out of the box.Pros:- The loom's design looks visually appealing, and the assembly was fairly straightforward. It came with all the necessary parts, and the instructions were easy to follow. That’s about where the positives end.Cons:1. Poor Functionality: simply doesn’t work as it should. The mechanisms that should create even, consistent tension constantly fail, making it impossible to knit without threads slipping or breaking. It jams frequently and requires constant adjustments, which is frustrating and time-consuming.2. Defective Parts: Some parts, like the heddles and beater, seem to be poorly constructed. They don't align correctly, causing misalignment in patterns. This lack of precision ruins the overall quality of any project attempted.3. Unstable Frame: The frame is wobbly and unstable, even after trying to secure it tightly. Any slight movement while working causes it to shift, which disrupts the knitting process and increases the likelihood of errors.4. Noisy and Creaky: The loom is surprisingly noisy, with creaks and groans that suggest it might break at any moment. This is especially concerning given the price and claims of durability.Overall, I’m sad to see my daughter whom I got this for disappointed. A knitting loom should enable smooth, seamless knitting, but this model has been nothing but a source of frustration. I would not recommend this to anyone looking for a reliable knitting tool. I’ll be returning it and looking for a higher-quality alternative.

My wife loves her machine!

I have always wanted a 48 pin machine, thought I had researched information on them, this is a step up to wanting an ADDI machine. the machine is fine, clicks a lot and some yarns don't work on it, (thicker yarns don't work) don't go to fast on it, skipping stitches and dragging slow. I will work with it. Giving it and me a chance to improve on what I make, read alot on what to do for slipped stitches and the clicking noise. I get tired of the problems and go back to my looms then look at it again and start over on a project.

I gave my old one away so I got another one. Unfortunately this one I received is defective. I have seen other reviewers form other vendors with this problem - one of the needles is deformed and will drop stitches. That is what I got with this one. I am exchanging for another, hopefully it will be fine when arrives. When you receive your machine, check all needles for defective ones before it is too late for exchange.UPDATE:I received a replacement. All the needles are fine. However, the protruding "tongues" (not sure what to call them) are poorly molded and have some burrs on them - my yarn was constantly catching under them. I was tired exchanging machines (I had some other issues with Sentro 22 from another vendor), so I just filed them smooth myself using a sand paper.Also, the gears are not running as smooth as my old original was. The Sentro machines are clearly not not the same quality as Addi versions and there are a lot of quality variation. Sometimes you get a good one, sometimes not. You get what you pay for. However, I really need the 48 needle machine vs the maximum of 46 that Addi offers.

Great for starting very durable very loud lol I did break it because I was being irresponsible and to rough with it but fixed it with some super glue