How to Knit Larger Panels | Sentro Addi Prymm | Knitting Machine Hack

[@40dollarorgan]

This is cool because it also creates space to put in a cable pretty easily in the middle of a panel.

[@qpqp2339]

you are a genius. i dont even have a knitting machine but now I'm thinking of getting one ... and this is the video that is legitimately making me consider it! i have to compliment you on all the trial and error and experimentation it must have taken to figure this out, and I have to thank you that you put the time into sharing this knowledge with the world. youtube can be such a cesspool but this video is a shining example of the best aspects of youtube. all the best!!

[@emilysmith2784]

Thank you. I’m making videos I would like to see, I couldn’t find anyone pushing the limits of the machine so decided I had to do it.

[@marafanciulli]

Queste prolunghe le vendono anche su Etsy sono 4e di plastica, certo così cartoncino se ne possono fare quanti ne vogliamo e delle misure che ci servono

[@emilysmith2784]

@@marafanciulli yeah. Not sure how I feel about it. I’ll take it as a compliment 😂

[@bambubombon]

how can you say something as nasty about KZbin?! it is one if mankind's greatest inventions... the whole world at yiur fingertips!!!

[@riverb._sews]

@@emilysmith2784brilliant! And thank you, thank you for sharing!

[@aaminahqasimoniwarere2081]

Brilliant idea. Always skeptical to work on flat panels because I don’t like the joining..... fabulous idea. Well done.

[@emilysmith2784]

Thanks 😊

[@riverb._sews]

You are a genius and an inventor! Amazing! Thank you for existing❤

[@emilysmith2784]

@@riverb._sews ❤️ ☺️

[@kimberleysneddon7070]

BRILLIANT! Cant wait to get home and try this ! I have pieces of a sweater but its been sitting forever because i hate the big noticeable seams. Ill happily frog it now and try this method ! Thanks for sharing this !

[@emilysmith2784]

Thanks. Good luck 😉

[@wethreebees]

It is a great idea. I did 210 rows making a tube sock. It was tedius at first but then I got in a rhythm. 😂 Also, I started the rows at the bottom and then put in a bobby pin (American) when I went up 10 rows. That way I was doing a section at a time instead of crocheting a 210 loop row and starting at the bottom again.

[@emilysmith2784]

Oh that’s a great idea. Wish I’d thought of that when I was doing my cable pillowcase 😂.

[@relaxingclips7697]

So just to summarise: 8 needles measure 15 cm on your Sentro. So need a card of 7.5cm each side. I have a Prym so might be different for my machine. I have no idea how you came apon this idea but it's brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

[@emilysmith2784]

It was a lot of experimenting. Good luck. Let me know if this works on your machine too.

[@lunasmum6869]

So simple but so very clever! I know how to weave double width which is a boon when you have a narrow loom but I would never have thought of this method with knitting! I haven't received my machine yet but I was wondering whether I would feel restricted with only 46 stitches. Now I won't need to worry!!

[@nolamiller4113]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge . I am just starting with the sentro

[@emilysmith2784]

You’re welcome. If there is anything you need help with let me know

[@carolhaenen7074]

I have given up trying doing flat panels,but that's OK,still have🎉lots I can make and add to the 'to do list every day❤

[@emilysmith2784]

You could always investigate steeking, I’ve never been brave enough but I suppose the risk is less if the tube is machine knit.

[@cassie1986]

I got around to doing this for my Addi king and I tweaked the height of the cardboard because i noticed that it was hitting this bump on the Addi that was causing it to fall off a bit. It worked great for me, I got 8 extra columns out of it using a weight 4 yarn when i tested it out. I'm definitely making more and im gonna play around with the lengths to see how specific to the amount of columns i can get.

[@emilysmith2784]

Amazing. Glad to hear it works for the addi too ⭐️

[@stompingliger]

Could you tell me what height did you end up with? I also have the Addi.

[@marafanciulli]

Senza modificarne l'altezza si può fare una smussatura nel bordo che andrebbe a toccare

[@jusme66]

Wow that is such a creative solution! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!! I could hear the audio

[@emilysmith2784]

Thanks. I was worried after the first comment that the audio wasn’t working so I appreciate you letting me know 😉

[@major_thomasina]

Brilliant! So glad I found your channel! Looking forward to more tips as I am new to circular knitting machines

[@VondaInWonderland]

Wow Emily, you're a freaking genius ♥

[@emilysmith2784]

Thank you.

[@BBMc107]

This is brilliant! I am definitely doing this on my next sweater.

[@eilishwarnes]

This is genius! Thanks so much for sharing 🥰

[@alijosews]

Hi Emily, thank you for sharing this brilliant idea.

[@1klouisek]

Yarn "take up" around 6 needles necessitates the measurement of 8 needles. Alternatively, calculate the amount of yarn take up per single needle, then multiply. Or determine a simple ratio of take-up per needle reflecting each gauge of yarns you commonly use. Fun!

[@mariechristine3131]

Bonjour J'adore votre idée C'est parfait Merci beaucoup pour ce partage tutoriel . Bonne journée à vous

[@emilysmith2784]

☺️

[@zazzue5131]

Instead of a crochet hook, get a rug latch hook, it makes the latching up much easier and faster.

[@emilysmith2784]

I have a set of those and I keep meaning to practice with them. Thanks for the reminder 😊

[@JoAnnCreek]

I love this idea, and it seems like it might work in the round also.

[@emilysmith2784]

I did think of that too. It is something I will be experimenting with but if you beat me to it please let me know how it goes.

[@JoAnnCreek]

@@emilysmith2784 I was thinking of trying it in the round to keep hats from looking so stretched out around the brim, but then there would be that much more bulk at the top when it is cinched closed. My mind is trying to think of ways to decrease at the top without transferring to knitting needles. It might be possible by switching to shorter cardboard pieces and then to even shorter pieces, but would need to remember to make decreases with the crochet hook on the correct rounds. Maybe I’m overthinking this. I’ll definitely have to give this some thought.

[@emilysmith2784]

@@JoAnnCreek I was having the same thought when trying to figure out a raglan sweater using this technique and using shorter cards for decreases. So much potential 😃

[@JoAnnCreek]

@@emilysmith2784 Raglan sweater seems like a great idea using this method. I think that might work.

[@leticiagarcia2159]

@@JoAnnCreek you can make decreases with the chunky flexee loom links.

[@yuwenmchen]

You’re a genius! Thanks for sharing

[@fat6iima]

thank you for sharing your experience with us .. but i read in a comment that we can join panels directly on sentro by adding the very side stitch with each new row of new panel.. is it possible ?

[@emilysmith2784]

Yes it’s possible. You can even create a cable as you join but no join will ever be truly invisible. I have a video showing the cable join technique. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYWXdKt-ntV4qKs

[@ikweeb]

omg! you are a genius will definitely be trying this out

[@emilysmith2784]

Thats awesome. Good luck!

[@annfield7356]

Excellent. Have to be patient but WOW it works

[@katieskorner8733]

Wow! You are a genius! You need to patent this idea. I would also like to purchase 8 of these from you. please.

[@emilysmith2784]

They are so easy to make and essentially free too. I used a frozen pizza box to make mine 😂

[@zenjap9963]

Very good idea!

[@emilysmith2784]

@@zenjap9963 thank you. It’s so handy.

[@paulinelevesque]

I love this idea! Just out of couriosoty: Why not just handknit it? ❤

[@emilysmith2784]

Hand knit the extended part? You can, I just don’t know how to knit so for me knooking creates the same result with less effort.

[@itsmeJennaL]

You are so smart! Thank you for sharing

[@sylwiad7353]

Its genius! Thank You very much

[@nyxskids]

Blocking might also help make the added section(s) more consistent with the rest of the panel. Will have to experiment later. May also try to make a plastic extender with my mom's old 3d printer if I can figure out how to use it (the printer that is). ((SUPER BRILLIANT INGENUITY you got btw))

[@emilysmith2784]

Thanks. I’ve seen some plastic versions on Etsy if you can’t figure out how to print them 😊. My cardboard ones are still going strong.

[@lakegirlroxy9852]

Great idea, do you have a video with a complete project for a top? I need about a inch on each side. Thank you

[@emilysmith2784]

Not yet. I will be making something this year though.

[@christinejuruena4736]

You're a genius!!!!

[@yvonnehood5360]

This is genius! Thank you ❤

[@grisglen]

OMG this is amazing!

[@debiford4720]

Awesome idea. Thank you for sharing.

cool i share it in my groups

[@anniemannie6]

Do you think I can make bigger tubes with this? Amazing idea tho. I have a 40 pin machine and this is gonna be helpful

[@emilysmith2784]

@@anniemannie6 yes. I made a large beanie a while back. Video is on my channel if you wanna check it out

[@mamapooki49]

Great idea, do you have a video or written instructions for the extensions?

[@emilysmith2784]

This is the video for the extensions. Was something unclear?

[@crystald3655]

For the extention you need a card 7. 5cm by 7.5 cm and 0.5 cm thick . Attach with tape or create a loop with a bit more card stock that fits around the peice that comes up between needles.

[@rochelle4360]

would you be able to use this method with waste yarn as well? this has helped me so much in making larger panels!!

[@emilysmith2784]

Do you mean rows of waste yarn for casting on and off?

[@NoThatsHoney]

Omfg this is genius! I have a bigger head so my hats are a little snug, I really think 6 more stitches would make a difference. Thank you so much!!!

[@emilysmith2784]

Thank you. I made a bigger hat and I used 2 extenders and it fits perfectly. Doesn’t squash my curls which is awesome. Hope yours fits better too 😊

[@mariabindert5885]

If you want bigger hats and use 2 extenders can you still knit in the round? Also with 2 extenders how many more stitches would that be? Do you make the cards smaller? @@emilysmith2784

[@Ariellamelon]

its one in the morning but now I need to try this

[@emilysmith2784]

Haha. Good luck. Hope your neighbours don’t mind 😉

[@Ariellamelon]

@@emilysmith2784 fingers crossed 🤞

[@marburuu111]

This is very clever!

[@helenesmith5623]

Tell me more about e-wrap cast on, please!

[@emilysmith2784]

I go over it in detail in my getting started video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH-YpaJvmdmmg6Msi=0AbYV4RwZlktdGBF

[@HuskyMama1009]

Very clever!!

[@SharoninKentucky]

Wow how clever❤

[@jenniferlusamba5837]

This is amazing! thank u

[@alipartridge3445]

Would a latch hook work just as well as a crochet hook?

[@emilysmith2784]

Yes 😊 you may have issues with tension but nothing that can’t be blocked out.

[@irenemora1215]

Excelente idea!

[@emilysmith2784]

Thanks 😊

[@chiejohinna6357]

Would it be possible to cast that extended panel back onto the machine and let it knit the filler rows, so that the texture would be the same?

[@emilysmith2784]

Yes. If you watch my larger hat tutorial I do just that 😊

[@KnitsHooksandNeedle]

I've seen something similar being sold on Etsy. But couldn't find videos for it. Could it be done with a tube? I ask be my one child has a bit of a big head and beanies, even the single layer, are a bit (just a smidge) too small for her. When I see this, I'd imagine it'd work the same for a beanie on the tube setting.

[@emilysmith2784]

Yes it works in a tube. I have a video where I make a large side hat using this technique: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGSQmYWIorhmfs0si=ZS0xfM1rm0P5tvqY

[@KnitsHooksandNeedle]

​​@@emilysmith2784oh that's wonderful! Thank you. I've been getting into using the machine. I get busy but enjoy making stuff. I'm doing a pocket shawl for a friend at the moment. I know this was initially marketed as a kids toy but gosh it's useful for anyone really.

[@emilysmith2784]

@@KnitsHooksandNeedle I agree. Pocket shawl sounds interesting. You using a pattern or free-styling it?

[@KnitsHooksandNeedle]

@@emilysmith2784 I'm going of a video tutorial. It's two very long tubes sewn together and of course the ends closed up. I'm trying to work on the pockets. I have a friend that moved to Minnesota last year and since she's from South Africa and even though she's excited about the snow, she does get a bit cold.

[@emilysmith2784]

@@KnitsHooksandNeedle that sounds like a lovely gift. Good luck

[@victoriaressler3547]

Genius!! Thanks!

[@chi_ria18th34]

Will this method work to make wider hats?

[@emilysmith2784]

Yes. You may need to finish the top the same way I did for the baby cocoon as there may be too many stitches to close it in the normal way. I will get around to trying it but if you beat me to it please let me know how it goes 😊

[@nyxskids]

I just thought of a question: Can you use waste yarn to leave panel edges live to later join the panels together easier and less noticably?

[@emilysmith2784]

Yes. That’s how I do the shoulder seam on cardigans and jumpers.

[@nyxskids]

Oh very cool! You're such an amazing talent at this, I can't wait to learn more! Thank you so much for answering!

[@SaffyFoo]

Wow 🤩 very cool 😁👍

[@emilysmith2784]

Thanks

[@iammeandyouaremeable]

Can this be done in tube to make a bigger hat for big heads?

[@emilysmith2784]

Yes. If you watch my most recent video I make a larger hat using this technique

[@iammeandyouaremeable]

@emilysmith2784 wow! I will try it. Thanks so much. Your hard work and ingenuity is very much appreciated.

[@cassie1986]

i never liked how my mattress stitches ended up so thanks for making this

[@arohacecil5235]

Just brilliant

[@gabriellekraus4122]

How many rows can you do using the extended?

[@emilysmith2784]

As many rows as you want. The excess just falls of the edge of the extender as you knit more rows.

[@massmanute]

Will this method work to make larger tubes as well as larger panels?

[@emilysmith2784]

Yes. I made a large beanie in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGSQmYWIorhmfs0

[@massmanute]

​@@emilysmith2784 Thanks.

[@RojenNashat]

excellent idea👏

[@emilysmith2784]

Thanks 😊

[@DinaDarz]

genius!

[@marafanciulli]

Salve io ne ho preparati 3da 10 maglie, poi per iniziare o metto le maglie e faccio un giro poi li monto sulla Sentro oppure faccio il bordo a coste poi lo monto sulla Sentro lasciando dove serve,le maglie in più

[@bootsieardito1816]

very cool!!

[@emilysmith2784]

Thanks 😊

[@jeankleinvachter4115]

AWESOME

[@mediverse]

Impressive.

[@emilysmith2784]

Thanks

[@marafanciulli]

Salve volevo dirle che ho trovato un modo per unire i pannelli , direttamente sulla macchina e la cucitura è pressoché invisibile,in pratica faccio un pannello con le maglie della macchina e i giri che servono,poi quando faccio il secondo pannello, ogni giro metto la maglia del bordo del pannello fatto sulla prima maglia del nuovo pannello e continuo il lavoro.in pratica si possono unire vari pannelli e la cucitura è quasi invisibile il lavoro rimane tutto unito,solo che la maglia unita sembra un po' più spessa.

[@emilysmith2784]

That sounds like a good technique. Similar to the cable joining method I showed in my second cable video. I will give it a go. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤️

[@fat6iima]

​@@emilysmith2784 hello ..first of all .. thank you so much for sharing your experiences and all ur great ideas with us .. second thing..can u please make a tutorial for this method mentioned above 🥹

[@SharoninKentucky]

Couldn’t this be done in the round to make a hat bigger around?❤

[@emilysmith2784]

Yup. I did that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGSQmYWIorhmfs0si=JFOfgkFm7ckBLYzO it’s one of my favourite hats.

[@kysmik8214]

What size is the crochet hook?

[@emilysmith2784]

5mm

[@kysmik8214]

@@emilysmith2784 Thank you so much! I've always wondered what size crochet hook or knitting needles to use on the Sentro in case I decided to do any hand knitting.

[@emilysmith2784]

@@kysmik8214This technique is easier with a slightly smaller hook so you have more room between the stitches to work your way up the ladders and on a small block of stitches the tension will work itself out with wear and washing. If you want to match gauge size with the sentro I would go with a 6 or a 7 mm depending on how tight you knit.

[@kysmik8214]

@@emilysmith2784 You are a GEM!!!

[@unapologeticallyketovore]

I’ve found these in plastic on Etsy

[@emilysmith2784]

@@unapologeticallyketovore yeah I know 😔 🤷‍♀️

[@superioradvantage]

Genius

[@emilysmith2784]

Thank you

[@zandraramirez1857]

🤩

[@annthompson3246]

I'm thinking of buying, but only thought would e too hard

[@emilysmith2784]

KZbin is a great help for getting you started. I say go for it 😊

[@Earthismadeoflayers]

Its very clever, but I think its quicker to knit by hand than do all that

[@emilysmith2784]

Agree to disagree 😉 but it’s not all about speed for me. I like finding new ways to push the machine past its limits. Plus a lot of my subscribers are not able to knit with their hands anymore and I like giving them options.

[@crystald3655]

Not really, as this does 90% of the knitting for you. It only takes a few hours to work the rest of the stitches. Instead of days or even months to knit something from start to finish by hand.

[@christinnebaudesson1028]

👏👏👏👏👏👏💕🤗

[@kaybryant7987]

I can't hear anything your saying.

[@emilysmith2784]

Really? I can hear it just fine 🤔

[@stonecrestquilt]

May need to adjust your volume.

[@DorinaOlarita]

As dori în română 4:05

[@emilysmith2784]

Captions are available. As far as I know KZbin should translate them into any language for you but I have manually added a Romanian option.

[@1957jmhiser1]

Now, isn't that innovated. Who came up with this technique?

[@emilysmith2784]

I did. Through lots of trial and error 😊

[@marafanciulli]

Queste prolunghe l'evento o su Etsy

[@paullehmann626]

this is needlessly complicated. Knitting conventionally will be quicker, I bet.

[@emilysmith2784]

Maybe but not everyone is able to knit conventionally or quickly so this is a nice alternative 😉

[@paullehmann626]

@@emilysmith2784 Maybe, but knitting is not more complicated than this method.

[@emilysmith2784]

@@paullehmann626 that’s your opinion 😊

[@crystald3655]

Not any more complicated than knitting back up after dropping a stitch.

[@sandyt4597]

I'm 8:05 sorry, but it would be easier to just knit the item regularly using knitting needles. This is way too complicated and time-consuming. The whole point of my knitting machine is to have it be fast and easy.

[@emilysmith2784]

It’s all relative I guess. Lots of my viewers don’t know how to knit by hand. Also like me are not able to afford flat bed machines and want to get the most out of their sentro machine. If you can knit faster by hand and speed is important to you then you do you 😊

[@noahhittie4811]

If you’re anything like me, hand knitting takes forever and this method takes less time even though it looks convoluted. It takes me at least a week to hand knit a hat but less than an hour on one of these, even if I used a method like this one where I have to use a hook to make stitches. Also, Emily brought up a good point in her comment that many of us cannot afford a flatbed machine since they can easily cost upwards of $1k whereas a circular machine like this one costs less than $100. All this to say, while this seems overly complicated, you’ll find that it actually takes a lot less time than knitting by hand.

[@crystald3655]

This is way faster and easier than knitting on needles by hand.