SAY GOODBYE TO DROPPED STITCHES FOREVER! Knitting Machine Hack - MUST-WATCH!

[@ADHDAquatics]

An easy fix to this is to just roll your work up so that it is heavy and it creates tension. You won't have to push each stitch down with your finger. Roll the work up through the top into a donut and suspend it on its self. Don't let your work touch the table.

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Awesome tip! Thanks for watching!

[@char8059]

I've also seen where some people have lightly weighted the knitted part by attaching small binder clips, snack bag closers, anything that can be attached to the work in progress that weights it down a little. Great tips!

[@debbiescrafts76]

@@char8059 this is a great tip will try this next time

[@jenniferlee4893]

I’m still occasionally having problems, even with the binder clips. Thank you for showing me what I am looking for.

[@lisak6321]

Thank you ADHD Aquatics for adding this tip, last night I tried pulling up the fabric in the center and placing a bowl in the center, that gave the perfect weight to keep the stitches sliding down the peg. And thanks to ArtyCraftyCA, I know what to watch for while I'm cranking. I was so frustrated with dropped stitches because I could not figure out why this was happening. Success at last!

[@buttbutt51]

OMG thank you so much for this I've been dropping stiches so often I was ready to give up on my machine.

[@patriciajansen2776]

Of the few videos on loom machine tutorials, especially with casting off, yours has been the most thorough and without verbal commentary. This was extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Thank you 😊

[@Seafoamworks99]

THANK YOU this is TREMENDOUSLY helpful oh my god

[@lisak6321]

Thank you! I was ready to toss my machine off the tallest bridge I could find, now I know what the problem is. Such useful information, so grateful you shared this.

[@tyggerdev]

I add weight to the center of my work which prevents tucked and dropped stitches and makes my stitches nice and uniform.

[@shawnmatthew0621]

What do you mean weights?

[@tyggerdev]

@@shawnmatthew0621 items that have weight to them. Currently I cinch the tube with a hair clip and put weighted balls in the center. It's really as simple as it sounds.

[@mmorrow7243]

Large clothespins can work well as a weight

[@aleansensabaugh2537]

The slow speed coupled with the near constant pushing or reseating the yarn means that I can hand knit faster.

[@orionshomeproductions]

Good for you

[@kellycarter2497]

I agree. I've unravelled mine 3 times. I can crochet a hat faster. I'm very frustrated.

[@kellycarter2497]

I've unravelled mine 3x. I'm very frustrated. Thanks for the information.

[@Kyddoemiko13]

I totally agree 100%. I have physically taken the central machine apart I did break three gears on, I ordered a new crank, before this 343 rows in that's when I noticed the drop stitches what a nightmarish experience it has been 😱🤯

[@baralisabeth]

I know I bought a knitting machine with the idea I could create a hat faster and then I'm sitting here like dang with all the dropped stitches I can crochet quicker than this

[@kristinmay420]

Such a good video - no mucking around, just straight to the point. I was so frustrated!! You have saved my project, thank you!

[@gerrinickolson2314]

You are a machine saver! I was ready to toss it I was getting so mad!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@b_lee2003]

How do we prevent the yarn from riding up like that? I feel like I’m having to push down every other stitch

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Personally I think the tension is too high making the yarn stick. I know this comment is a year old but figure it could help someone!

[@beverlykoehler817]

Very informative on stitch formation. Thank you

[@cathydrews2644]

Thank you! Seeing this in slow motion was helpful. I am relatively new to Machine knitting and I appreciate all the help I can get. 😊

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

I’m so glad!! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@betsysnow462]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for showing this video. I have painful arthritis in my hands 🙌 and using a knitting 🧶 machine helps me a lot! It doesn’t matter how slow I have to go, as long as I can still knit!

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Also try to use lightweight yarn as opposed to chunky or bulky yarn. I find that lightweight yarns knit better with this machine. Hope that helps!

[@zosma4422]

Thank you for this video. Just starting with my Sentra and it helps to see what the stitches need to be doing.

[@amycummins5423]

My projects started out pretty good but after about 7 beanies made, in doing stitches like crazy. I am so frustrated. I will try this thank you

[@deniseflorence381]

I made a few beanies too but now can't without dropped stitches. What on earth am I doing wrong?

[@gabrielle0805]

Thank you so much for this video! This was actually really helpful for me. I just got my Sentro yesterday and I’ve been having such a hard time understanding how the needles work so that I can prevent my stitches from dropping. This video really helped me with that. I have also seen that adding some weight to the end of your work and going slow will help with dropped stitches. Thank you! 🫶🏽❤️

[@Needle2Needle]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for all the close-ups and slowing it down. I received my Sentro yesterday and had 50/50 success last night with 4 different yarns. I'm going to try the problem yarns again tonight while doing this method! Wish me luck!

[@U12211]

How were the results?

[@Needle2Needle]

@@U12211 it worked really well!!! 👍

[@istenjo]

wow! finally i understand WHY stitches may drop and the solution!! thank you!!

[@cynthiagaines7030]

My machine started doing this lately when I get to about 70 rows. Thanks for the info!

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Glad to help!

[@devensieguy6018]

I just want to say thank you so much for this video I'm making a blanket and haven't dropped a stich yet, it's amazing 😍 thank you 😊

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Thank you so much! You’re too kind 😊

[@elainem9774]

this is good info. I like the words as i never knew how this machine worked and I was pushing down in the wrong place.

[@TheMikejjp]

Going at a speed slow enough to spot each fault as it arises means that the knitting is very, very slow.

[@elisabethlawson8299]

Thank you for this!!! I'm New to these machines and was getting very frustrated!!

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Try using a lighter yarn, number 3 or 4, as opposed to chunk or or bulky yarn. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@savetheanimals5599]

You are a genius - thank you. I will try with my Sentro.

[@Spumkin]

I had decided that intermediate tension (middle tension) is the best with 4 ply yarn. The speed should be moderate to fast. When I went slow my stitches were stuck. Also make sure there is no pulling in working yarn unravel a long string of yarn feeding into machine this way smooth stitches even tension. The tension has to be adjusted from beginning start with first tension hole. After ten toes or so move yarn to second tension hole and turn handle with steady speed. I am a beginner and I have done my project at least ten times now and finally I am almost finishing my hat. Whew!!! It's a lot of fun though.👍

[@TheTawnyarae]

My Sentro is jerky and doesn’t move smoothly. I think that has been a cause of some of my dropped stitches. Any hints for making it smoother?

[@yojihiyo]

Thank you for showing this because I was about to give up on this machine. It happens when I change yarn colors. I already have one on my circular needle so I can finish it. Now I have to get another one on a circular needle. Ugh!

[@barb4224]

Thanks so much for this video - sure helps a lot!

[@Sunny_Days647]

Great tip! Thank you so much for this video and helping me get to know my machine! 💐 🙌🏼

[@janety101]

Thank you 🙏 I just got a new loom!

[@CarlaDElisahtd4l]

Thank you. I needed this tip. Big time.😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@denysephenix2349]

I finally got the hang of it.. you have the best sentro knitting demonstration . thanks a mil

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words 😊

[@sylviepare6643]

Merci merci pour cette vidéo! Car je commençais à détester ma machine à tricot. La persévérance est recommandée lorsqu’on veut quelque chose! Fiou😅

[@barneybuster8915]

I have this machine and I check the first two rows then carry on turning the handle very fast and I never have a dropped stitch. If I had to do what you have done all the time, check for stitches and push them down, I could hand knit a jumper faster. My machine never drops stitches.

[@stitchy_linn]

Good tip thanks! I got a Loops and Threads Quick Knitting Machine to be able to make more than 1 hat in an evening for charity giving. I knit and crochet both but for donatable hats, scarves I thought this would be a great idea to try out.

[@childofthesun22277]

Thank you! This helps me so much!

[@kimdunlap8050]

What kind of yarn you using to make your hats and scarfs I have the same knitting machine as on the video

[@trenawarren3208]

This video is awesome and I learned something new thank you

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Thank you!!

[@Maryann-wc9vo]

Planning on buying a Sentro, saw a lot about dropped stitches so good to know. Thank you!

[@Jane-sb9wz]

Thank you!!!! This has been soooo frustrating

[@Timmyson946]

How do you make how the rim bottom of the hat doesn’t curl?

[@Mariaceeee]

Well this just solves all my sentro problems. I’m still going to invest in an Addi. Any advice on how to make a panel without dropping the first few stitches? My first stitches drop and my last get bunched up. Any help with that?

[@i_m_thatlady5524]

I have the same problem . I’m going to do what she’s doing on this tutorial I hope it solves the problem.

[@annwithaplan9766]

I have the Addi and don't have as many problems like this with it. But I do occasionally. Also, using weights or rolling it up in the middle helps a lot. I haven't done panels yet, but watched a bunch of videos and the best ones I've seen said to pull the yard taut at the ends.

[@JamesGower-ch5zj]

Does it do basket weave or bobbles stitch.? No....i rest my arthritic case

[@taniamallory3964]

Can someone help me want make dish cloths from this knitting machine need know how from it please and think u

[@amy-oe2gg]

Thank you!🎉

[@chell626humphrey4]

I just brought my Sentra and I can’t get pass the second row it doesn’t feed and it just drops stitches. I had returned one after the first day because it wouldn’t hold the yarn. Either I need to get an addi or continue to loom knit.

[@maryromano6787]

Thanks so much, one of the yarns I purchased constantly fought the machine. Your video salvaged the project. Great video.

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Perfect! I’m so glad ☺️

[@cherylpope8043]

My machine is dropping rows of stitches please help very new to zevtbye mushroom machine

[@brigittetofaily4904]

Sorry buy if i have 20 orders of crochet hat ..how i will finish

[@RestRelaxationReiki]

Thank you! This solved my problem!

[@EkaterinaS88]

Thank You! After watching this I managed to knit even with a yarn which I thought non to be suitable for the machine! 🥰❤🙏

[@thriftylady662]

Would hanging weights work with this type of machine? Have you ever used them ?

[@KC-nb3st]

I use small bulldog clips to add a little bit of weight.

[@DingoTheDemon]

Good to know this is why I keep getting dropped stitches, sadly the thought of scanning each and every stitch for stuck yarn defeats the purpose of having a knitting machine for me.

[@bfnasrin1316]

Where can I buy this. Please recommend me a shopping website to buy for reasonable price?

[@missnubi4876]

I just move the yarn over to the left of the actual feeder. I also use a clip with a magnet on the tensioner to ensure the strand of yarn doesn't pop out. Never had any skips.

[@prairiejolene]

I don't understand what you mean by a clip with a magnet on the tensioner. Can you explain please?

[@landracriswell437]

I have made 34 hats and 4 ear warmers on Sentro 48 👍 but now machine keeps dropping stitches and get stuck cranking🤔🤔

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

I found that if I used #3 or #4 yarn, it runs smoothly. What yarn do you use?

[@IsaacPadfra]

Could you make a video to correct mistajes on P mode of the Sentro Machine Please?

[@brigitte2714]

Add weights to your knitted yarn and adjust tension and that should help with drop stitches

[@KealaniAlexandra]

Such a relief. Thank you!!

[@1953DMV]

thanks so much for the tip...i am a beginner and was wondering y i keep getting dropped stitches

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Thanks for watching!

[@lorraine392]

Thank you for this great video; easy to see exactly what is happening!

[@IsaacPadfra]

Muchísimas gracias, este video me ayudó mucho a entender mi máquina

[@RUTH_BaTH_SHaL_YaHUaH]

Thank'Yu vary Kindly fer this .. I'm appreciative 🙂 .. Shalom~

[@rosemarycharles1854]

That's a good idea but it shouldn't be...I just returned my machine for that exact problem. Wish I had seen this before.

[@chell626humphrey4]

I can’t get my machine to feed. After I do the first row it doesn’t feed and then it just starts to drop stitches. I just returned one because it wouldn’t hold the yarn. So I guess I need to return this one to. I guess I have to buy the addi because Otherwise I have to loom stitch.

[@taniekaricketts4997]

That is what i do when I am using red heart super saver yarn. Because of the weight yarn

[@Debbie-rx6tb]

Sorry but this is not fixing the problem it’s just coping with it

[@deniseflorence381]

You're so correct. Why would I want to do this with an entire hat? Is the machine broke if it can no longer pick up a stitch?

[@nancymarik2391]

This was helpful. Thank you so much.

[@debbiescrafts76]

Thanks for sharing

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Thank you for watching!

[@f.s.h.g.9763]

could it be that you might need weights to pull on the "fabric" which in turn will tug on the yarn loops that you are pushing down on, so that they wouldn't get the "slack" that causes them to want to "drop" by popping up too far on each needle that you are physically pushing the string down on? i'm looking at this from a "cause and effect" perspective, and what you are doing by pushing down seems to be (seems) like a slack problem that maybe (maybe) weights would fix. like by clipping something heavy enough to tug just enough to keep the loops snug on the "teeth" below the needle or the "needle" itself...? just a question. if i'm wrong, i'm wrong. God bless you in Yeshua. amen.

[@ZsaZsaUmbra]

I saw a video of an antique knitting machine and that's exactly what they did. Idk how I found the video but they made socks if that'll help ya find it.

[@ZsaZsaUmbra]

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[@jcrefasi1]

My machine came with weight clips but didn't say why they were needed. That extra weight should eliminate the need to adjust so many stitches

[@annadanparijsmith73]

Can you do leg warmers on the knitting machine?

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

I haven’t tried it but I suppose if you use the tightest stitch, the end result would be a narrower tube, which essentially could be used as leg warmers

[@tam2860]

Thank u I just got my machine and I am so frustrated that the stitches drop

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Try to use a lighter yarn, like number 3 or 4, as opposed to chunky or bulky yarn. Hope that helps!

[@beverlyjames1332]

I'm still having problem with changing yarn and doing flat panel 😢

[@ginalambourne6547]

I bought 4 ply but it font like it much ..and I m pretty useless at it

[@myrandomdays8086]

How often do you have to push down the yarn

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

This is just a guide on what to do if and when your machine doesn’t take the yarn you’re using. I find that this machine only works well with Bernat or Caron and only #3 or #4. If I use another yarn, say Red Heart, I do tend to push down the yarn a lot - still faster than hand knitting, but so frustrating. I hope that helps!

[@gildafriedman2559]

What yarn is best for machine

[@char8059]

I don't have a machine but when I researched them, I heard a lot of people like Caron Simply Soft. Many people didn't like Red Heart Super Saver.

[@bookylouwho9623]

Very helpful thank you

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Thank you!

[@christianisolomon]

I will try this later ..mine always droping😢😢

[@angelanastacio2747]

What yarn is the best?

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

In my experience worsted medium 4 and 3

[@goldenarrow3]

Why do you have to fix the stitches so frequently? Are these machines worth the trouble? I don't use acrylic yarn, bad for the environment, so I use the natural yarns. how does the machine work with those? Thank you for this video

[@vanessastuller8121]

Thank you thank you

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

You’re welcome!

[@emmakennaugh7506]

Why is my sentry suddenly dropping stitches

[@lindakelso1221]

Thank you so much!

[@헬로태팅뜨개]

I'm hello tatting. It's easy to make♥️♥️

[@eponaswolf33]

I've tried this, but do you know if you're trying to do like a blanket having to do this as slow as you have to do it like you're gonna be there your entire life

[@claraandriessen8423]

Wow, thanks so much!

[@minyummm]

I have this happening with just one type of yarn I have. It's driving me crazy

[@jiniefox6126]

Really helpful. Thank you for posting

[@lisagleason6571]

The one thing that cured dropped stitches for me I'd not using Red Heart. That's the ONLY yarn that dropped stitches. All the other value yarns worked perfectly.

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

I actually agree with you, Lisa. Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@Katie_Lestrange]

I use the red heart because it’s stiff and perfect for tote bags haha. Do you know of any other value yarn that feels like that and still works?

[@pjaypender1009]

I haven't had my Sentro long ad I've only done about a dozen projects, but every one was Red Heart yarn and I've never had a dropped stitch. Maybe something will change, but I bought about 50 skeins of it this week for some Christmas projects and so far I love it.

[@rickstirling7045]

Not all Red Heart yarns are created equal. The 100% Acrylic can be 'sticky' Softer yarns tend to work better. Less friction. Even your humidity can cause issues. More humidity = more sticking = more dropped stitches. Yarn weight is also a factor. DK seems to be the most reliable. Aran is about as heavy a yarn you should try to use with these machines.

[@aciresemore3844]

I have the same problem with Red Heart

[@lynnschwemle2807]

Where can you get one &how much?

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Thanks for watching! I bought it from Amazon, around $80 Canadian ($60 US). I bought the one with 48 needles.

[@chrisplatyyjones5087]

Wow - I rarely get dropped stitches. It would frustrate me to have to go so slow and push down on every stitch like that. I can only think there must be something not quite right either with thickness of yarn or tension going into the machine. I certainly dont have to go so slowly and push down stitches like that.

[@meganbrady178]

i’m currently using “craft smart” yarn and this is now my third try on this beanie bc it kept messing up!!! i only bought this yarn bc i loved the mixed color but omg this is so frustrating

[@meganbrady178]

i just tried again and it just wouldn’t work! it kept getting caught and i would push the yarn down, i think it might just be the type of yarn, but does anyone have any tips

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Yes I agree - craftsmart yarn doesn’t work on this machine. In my experience, it works best with Bernat #4 or Caroncakes. Only use thin yarn #3 or #4, never bulky or chunky. hope that helps!

[@meganbrady178]

@@ArtyCraftyCA thank you!! i’m kinda sad this one didn’t work bc it was turning out so cute

[@nixknits6644]

Spraying a yarn that is giving you trouble with an aerosol silicone spray will solve this problem most times.

[@claraandriessen8423]

Yes, I've also heard someone say to file the rough patches of the plastic down and rub the hooks with parafin...

[@jjbing3]

Thanks, someone will need this. I never have dropped stitches though. I just make sure and use the provided tension guide and tuck the yarn all the way in the Sentro. I see People drop stitches because they A) don’t use the guide and/or B) don’t feed it all the way in the slit.

[@ArtyCraftyCA]

Thanks for watching! And thanks for the tip! I always use the tension guide as well but for some reason, some types of yarn just keep getting stuck. Hopefully this video will help others who also experience such difficulties 😊

[@TheMikejjp]

The camera is not showing the inner sides on the needles where the wool is getting stuck! All we can see is a finger pushing something down that it not shown. It;s not that hard to show properly.

[@tkgosselin]

I can knit faster than pushing down the yarn everytime. And I use an electric screwdriver and attachment to finish a hat in about 20 minutes from start to finish. Sorry there has to be an eaisier way.

[@sophiahuber4756]

That' s why people are adding weights around the tube, bringing the loops down.

[@vivienlee610]

I don't think I'd have the patience to do that!

[@anjiid8522]

Or you could just use weights like the flat bed machines.

[@blackraven4756]

Is your point to push down the yarn on every other peg? 😮Then it’s quicker to hand knit and the point of a knitting mill is gone. Why can’t you like the rest of the users, put a weight on the ends of your work instead? You only need it until the weights almost touches the table. After that you fold your work up so it doesn’t slide on the table, creating other problems. This is why people can attach an electric drill to the machine and go super fast without any drop stich. 😂 the only thing you need is some few clips with some coins attached to them as weights. Good luck.

[@MikoGenee]

You might need a new machine. You shouldn’t have to do that. Especially, not as many times as you had to do it in this video.

[@hotpinkthread]

If your machine is sticking your yarn up on the pins this much, then your tension is off! You should not have to babysit the machine this much!