Sentro Knitting Machine VS Addi Knitting Machine

[@BAGODAYCROCHET]

UPDATE: 2.5 years later..... I still have my Addi use it often, Sentro broke in a few months, bought another Sentro, and broke again... Addi is still going strong. ❤

[@melemetcalf1681]

Okay, you've helped me make my decision.

[@ruthietoothie080]

Thanks for the excellent video - and the update as I was wondering if the Sentro would be able to churn out as many hats as you managed on the Addi! 👍🥰

[@jackieschneider7354]

Okay, that answers my question…Addi is better! Thanks for the review.

[@Ohbabynah]

lol oh wow..ok getting an addi

[@Jeriad440]

I started out with a loops and threads to practice that I got from Goodwill but the gears are stripping out so I bought me Sentro today because where I am making Christmas gifts but I'm going to save up to get Addi my personal opinion start out cheap to see if it's something you'd like doing then build yourself up from there because the worst thing you can do is sink money into it and not like doing it

[@kellysbooknookforkids7546]

Just starting out with knitting machines and was going to get the Addi. The price jumped and I decided to start with the 48 and 40 Sentros. My thought is if I can learn to make hats, ear warmers and scarves well enough I’ll be able to make the money to buy an Addi. Thank you for you honest review and showing the hats side by side.

[@joshuagutierrez6568]

How have the Sentros held up?

[@dawnmontgomery73]

Great comparison video! I'm just sorry that you have to put disclaimers in all of your videos for those folks who feel the need to leave hateful comments. Maybe one day kindness will become viral and infect the entire world💞

[@lae6012]

Amen!

[@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee]

And amen!

[@amydavis4945]

Amen, sister!

[@shirleycarter2451]

Very well said 😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kathyz8039]

Very well said 👍

[@brandell30]

Hi Chrystal. I also have both machines. I put clear tape on my table which allows the Sentro's cups to safely suction.

[@kricketcooper5024]

I stole the big glass cutting block from the kitchen and used a large paper clip like maybe lawyers use to keep big stacks of paper together. It’s about 2” wide and it holds my cutting board to the table and the suction cups to the cutting board. It took me a while to figure out how to get it to work for me but it doesn’t move at all right now. I have had at least 5 Sentro knitting machines because I also had problems with the counter on a couple and the other ones seem to wear out over time. I was may have pushed it too far when I used a bulky 6 but even the one I didn’t press as hard got to the point where I could hear the gears skipping and grinding all the time and it got to hard to make hats on. I asked for an Addi for Christmas but the price went up way more than they were willing to pay. I remember a video showing the Addi king size and the professional ones coming together for $300 and now it’s $350 for just the one.

[@kricketcooper5024]

Your idea was so much smarter and easier than mine 😁

[@cintiapollock2486]

​@@kricketcooper5024 Have you used yours to make panels for blankets or sweaters?

[@kricketcooper5024]

No not yet. I just saw that you could make a blanket just the other day. I’ve made a poncho using panels with a crochet edge to keep it from rolling up. I’m almost done with it but have been having so much fun making hats for my granddaughter’s school 5 back up hats for each class that the teacher can give to a student who comes to school without a hat or loses it on the playground. I have just one more time around to do the finishing scallops on the poncho and I just have not wanted to crochet 😢 . I bought the thing on Etsy for making it work with a electric screwdriver but it hasn’t gotten here yet. I’m looking forward to making a blanket in the future but I hate having to do fringe and I think it needs it to be more complete. I watched a video of someone making a sweater and because it is mostly flat panels I feel a bit overwhelmed with the thought of that many panels. Panels are so much harder than tubes because at each end you have to make sure you didn’t drop a stitch. I’m thinking panels might be easier on an Addi if you have the stops because they don’t let you crank past the last stitch and you don’t have to worry about not going far enough to catch the edge stitches because you go until the stopper. This is what it looks like in the video. I’m hoping to get an Addi of my own soon.

[@gloreese]

@@kricketcooper5024 😊

[@marshanotmarcia7433]

How did you know I spent yesterday doing my own comparison?!! Sheesh, if I’d have just waited 24 hours!! Thank You so much! And I don’t see myself using it often, so I’d get the Sentro, use a 3 weight, and just double the hat.... Oh, and my hubby just ran down the basement to hide the drill... 😂😂😂😂

[@heidiburke437]

I bought the Sentro for the very same reason. I have no problems and no skipped stitches now that I am placing the yarn all the way down in the yarn guide.

[@OperationCrochetingSailor]

😂

[@sumiko1978a]

I'm Marcia, NOT Marsha. 😂😂 People always pronounce my name as Marsha.

[@tinaheddings5184]

😅

[@evajawidzk2068]

Buy your own I want to do my kitchen cabinets why shouldn't we have our own drill the has the screwdriver attacchment

[@amydavis4945]

I'm so absolutely thankful for you doing this comparrison. I've had the Sentro for awhile now and I have to completely agree with everything you said about it. I use the crank and can do a hat in very short order - around 15-20 minutes. I've had no problems using 3- or 4-weight yarn, but if I try to use Bulky 5-weight it **really** struggles and I get a lot of dropped stitches that I have to fix along the way. My row counter stopped working after about 4 hats or so... so now I just use a little manual row counter when the count is important. I made an entire afghan on my Sentro... instead of making a hat, I just kept cranking "tubes" that were 250 rows long, then crocheted the 6 double-knit panels together. It came out gorgeoous. I've never used the actual "panel" (P) setting on my Sentro. When I bought it, I did like you and watched TONS of reviews and usage videos FIRST of both the Sentro and the Addi. I decided to start with the Sentro mainly because of the price... knowing that "you get what you pay for". I knew it was somewhat inferior to the Addi, but it was also $200 cheaper, and I wasn't sure if it was something I was going to REALLY like the finished product (the knitted item). **Now that I know**, I would agree with you that an Addi is probably somewhere in my future because I believe also that it is a superior machine (of the two) and I'll save up the money to get one. Until then, my Sentro will still get the job done. I really appreciate your review/comparrison of them both and as always, you are spot-on in your review of the Sentro. Thank you, Crystal!! BTW.... how do I get a "Yarny Peep" hoodie? I don't see it on the scroll bar of the teespring merch at the top of the page (on my iPad). I got the "Bag O Day" hoodie (I showed it on my Instagram)... but I want a Yarny Peep one also! LOL [EDIT: Actually I found it!!! I had to go to the actual Teespring site. I ordered a Yarny Peeps hoodie (in purple!!!!) and a Yarny Peeps T-shirt (in purple!!)]

[@deenawillis1597]

I bought the Sentro because I couldn’t afford the Addi. I mounted it on a wooden round and then on a 5 gallon bucket will wheels. It’s been great. My attachment for the handle just arrive in the mail haven’t had a chance to use it yet. Just bought 10 skeins of Blue yarn. Going to do as many hats as I can to donate to Hats not Hate. Thanks, for your honest review. I do love my Sentro!!!! Happy New Year!!!!!

[@julieslatton8714]

I love my sentro❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deborahbdelphineshandcraft4599]

Good idea

[@zachary_attackery]

can this thing make anything other than hats?

[@TheDarlingLuna]

@@zachary_attackery yes you can make tubes or panels - and with those make anything

[@dasheriicarte]

@@zachary_attackery you can make scarves, earwarmers, & plastic bag holders. I’ve never used the setting for “P” for panel

[@angel619SD]

I have all 3 size Sentros, the 48, 40 & 22 and had them all over a year . Zero problem. The 48 & 40 suction to my table and kitchen island great so it really depends on the surface area. Since I mainly use the machines in my Work / Craft studio, and I’m now using an older table, I bought a piece of 12 x 12 tile from Lowe’s which costs me under $1 and my suction cups REALLY stick ! My 22 is the only one that doesn’t have suction so I just use a clamp and will add suction cups later . Now apparently ( and it hasn’t happened to you yet ) when going full blast with your drill , what happens over time is the friction of your handle will start to get really hot and your crank will melt into the machine . I’m in 2 circular machine groups and apparently that has happened to quite a few people and they have regretted it. I was shocked to hear that . And your counter breaking can also be caused by the full blast of your drill cuz it’s also what happened to others in both the Addi & Sentro. I prefer to hand crack so therefore , counter still working. I may get an adapter later tho and use an electric screwdriver. . So the 40 & 22 don’t have counters, I ordered each a magnetic counter and works like a charm ! So good luck that you don’t melt the crank into your machine !! I’m a crocheter, knitter & yarn spinner , but using these machines are so much fun to crank hats in so little time . OH, you will like the 22 for tube socks , leg warmers and arm warmers! You can do skinny scarves or braided scarves ( 3 tubes and braid) and of course all 3 so hats and scarves . My fave for scarves & headbands is the 40 because for me,, it’s the perfect width ! Thanks again for sharing your reviews!! Angel

[@SuzanneWho]

Angel: where did you find the magnetic counter? Thanks😀

[@psychedelicpython]

I was looking at the Sentro brand machines on Amazon and they had automatic motors that attach to the handle (or where the handle goes). If I get a machine I think it would nice to turn it by hand to make things. I had no idea knitting machines could do so much until I read your comment. 😊

[@yenkk]

Wow did not know you could do so much

[@lauriebertramroberts8990]

I'm so glad you wrote this! I have all three too. I LOVE the small one for making knee highs for my daughters.

[@linneafristoe3277]

I your honest reviews! "I don't know why the price went up!" It's called supply and demand! You did your review, everyone ran to Amazon to check it out. Amazon saw they had a lot of interest in them and raised the price!

[@claird12]

exactly. all you have to do is put something in your amazon cart. and within a couple days the price increases

[@grandmalovesmebest]

@@claird12 that is true! Also, (hurts a lot for seniors😢) i was buying Region 2 dvds at super prices bc i love foreign films and Britcoms and have a region free personal dvd player. Available region 2 (or any other) are never offered on my devices any more. I have to pay for US disks. Same for sewing supplies that came from China. Amazon is necessary now but a big cheat. Cant wait for the tell-all book!😁

[@grandmalovesmebest]

C is terrific. Mostly i avoid chatty vids, watch the foreign ones that just demonstrate--quietly! But C is so much fun, so positive and passionate, as well as mightily informative, that i always stop to watch her. Forgot to say: And a great saleslady! Excuse me now i have to go buy yarn.😁

[@collenelollar2425]

The addi machines are made in germany so save your money but when the lockdowns are over and the supply chain opens back up the cost will come back down. Hold tight, it will happen. Stay safe everyone!

[@bonniebonilla8564]

Where can I get one

[@wdbreezy]

@@bonniebonilla8564 you can check on EBay or FB Marketplace for a used one at a premium or you can wait until April/May when distributors (in the U.S. anyway) are expected to have them back in stock. I’d suggest getting on a distributor waiting list as demand is high.

[@erica1403]

Yeah I wanted a knitting machine and wanted to buy the Addi but I just cannot find anyone selling them. F-ing brexit :(, can't import anything from the EU to the UK right now. I did get the sentro instead which is why I'm here lol. Just made my first hat on it. A few dropped stitches and uneven tension but it was my first time trying out the machine so I'm ok with that for now. Hopefully the next one will come out better once I add some weights.

[@allisonstory6012]

I had a stroke last year, still crocheting and knitting...just a little slower. Thanks for the showing the difference, I think I'm going to ask my husband for the Addi for my birthday

[@cintiapollock2486]

that's a awesome idea hope you get one : )

[@allisonstory6012]

@@cintiapollock2486 thank you, I hope so too. I looked online today for the Addi (large one) and nearly everywhere is sold out at the moment. I'll just have to keep looking.

[@denisehoffmann5006]

Thank you for your honesty . If I get one , I would start with the Sentro . Sometimes I think I want something only to find out I don't like it .

[@kathleenmcquade31]

Hi Denise! I feel the same way as you, I would rather try something cheaper to see if I would even like it first before spending so much money for the Addi! It's too bad there are no places to see and try a sample machine before even buying a cheaper one! Nothing worse than buying something and then it just sits in a stash cupboard unused!

[@erica1403]

@@kathleenmcquade31 If I manage to source an Addi somewhere my niece can have the sentro if she likes it, that's one other thing to do with it at least!

[@debrashelhammer3837]

My husband got me an early Christmas present -Oct(2020) and I am so glad he did! He got me the Addi and it only cost $179.00 on Amazon. I seen where they raised the price. He also got me the small Sentro. I agree with your review. I dont use the attachment on mine..I may at a later date. Thank you for all your great videos Crystal! I love them all! Great inspiration!

[@virhil61]

322 to 355 at Amazon.

[@debrashelhammer3837]

When everyone started buying them, they raised the price.

[@amandaw26475]

They seem to have come down in price. I just brought my Addi for £149. @@virhil61

[@kendralipscomb747]

This was exactly what I was looking for! I have been reading reviews online for weeks and narrowed my choice to these 2 and was told "they're the same thing, they're all the same!" Thank you for this! It's helped me make my choice.

[@donnarussell2000]

whew when I first brought up this video I thought pls pls dont say the other one is better LOL I looked and looked for an addi king size NO one is selling it now ... finally found it on Herrshners for $259 and found a free code for shipping so hopefully I will get mine in a week or so. Thanks you Crystal

[@carmenh.5195]

I found and ordered mine from Herrschners as well. Although it said it won't ship until 1/31, I'm hoping it comes sooner. 🤞🏾

[@donnarussell2000]

@@carmenh.5195 I didn't notice that ... I know they are in stock so hopefully they will be out soon

[@donnarussell2000]

@@carmenh.5195 Just an fyi I an suppose to get by the 8th ... it was shipped today

[@carmenh.5195]

@@donnarussell2000 That's great news! Believe me, I'm stalking my emails for shipping notifications 😂

[@beauteoussounds1156]

Since it’s made in China now, looked for it in the TikTok shop. Found it for $154.99 with 20% off(!) $22 for shipping. It’s the King/46 needle model. FYI!

[@Hellokitty9151s]

I bought my sentro 40 needles knitting machine at Amazon for $10.15 and watch KZbin video and had been cranking many hats 🎩 no problem so glad I had the machine and love it ❤️🥰🌹🙏

[@dawnfredlund5810]

Hi Crystal, This was a totally fair review of the two machines. Thank you.

[@mortalia]

I *really* appreciate this comparison. I've seen several now and while it's clear the Addi is better, some made it look like the Sentro was useless. The Sentro is much more in my budget, especially right now with everything going on. I think I'll still wait until the Christmas bubble on the price goes down though. Thank you SO much as always.

[@heidiburke437]

I bought my Addi first and returned it two days later and bought the Sentro which I like better. I like that it has 2 extra needles for some ribbing patterns I want to try. It is quieter and turns easier. I might have bought a defective Addi because something was rattling on the inside which might be why it was harder to turn past the black needles. I heard what she said about the counter making the noise at the beginning of row, but this was more and with all 3 black needles.

[@allisonstory6012]

Looking at all the yarn behind you makes me feel so fiber happy!!!💕 My daughter is loving the picture of Freddie Mercury! I love watching your videos, you're so down to earth! Keep making awesome videos please. I've been crocheting and knitting since I was 5 yrs old, I'm 50 now.

[@hazelsilvester7548]

Searched everywhere for a review of both none bias, thank you for your help :)

[@charmurry3585]

Might be able to mount it to plywood then clap to table. Thanks Crystal. 💕🙏

[@barbkitto6102]

Crystal, thank you for your honest review. As always, your opinion is valued by me and I’m sure all your subscribers too. Bless you for being honest. With love from Barb in Australia 💜🇦🇺🧶

[@lorasilva6125]

Aloha Crystal 🌺 thank you for your honest opinions and sharing your knowledge. I trust you with no question, and the added bonuses of you walking us through using the products ❤

[@sassegranny4700]

Great tutorial. I'm watching this in January 2023. thank you, I have seen other tutorials you make.

[@NeedleNanny41]

Thank you, I ordered an Addi machine from Amazon and I should be getting it on Tuesday! So excited I want to make hats for children and homeless people!

[@carmenwilliams9624]

Thanks Crystal for comparing bought machines. I love your honesty.

[@melodykishimoto4773]

Thanks for the review. I love how you highlight all the important functions. God Bless!

[@PreciousAngel38]

I don’t know if anyone would be interested but the sentro can be screwed down on a particle board piece from the building supply store and then clamps super easy to any table and the bit of weight it adds really helps and it is a great fix for cheap.

[@chickadeemarie8311]

Thank you for this. I was thinking about a knitting machine, but don't have $300 to be throwing around.

[@amydavis4945]

I've been pretty happy so far with my Sentro that I got for around $70 on Amazon. Crystal's review of it was spot-on, but even though it is somewhat inferior to the Addi, it still works as advertised. I can not use Bulky yarns on mine though... it just doesn't like it. My row counter stopped working very early on so I use a manual row counter. To get it to stay in place on the table, I use Blue Tack that I got from Dollar Tree for $1... it's like a sticky putty that easily removed from any surface. I will still get an Addi one day, but I'm waiting for the price to come down. I also use knitting LOOMS and although they are manual, I have produced some very nice knitted items. Unlike **any** knitting machine, on a loom I can do special stitches like cables and ribbing and perl stitches. It takes me about as long to make something on a knitting loom as it would to crochet the same size item. Hope this helps!

[@beauteoussounds1156]

Prime day today. Sentro on sale for abt $35! Not sure you’ve gotten one yet (since this is an old video that I just stumbled on), so this is just and fyi.❤

[@chickadeemarie8311]

@@beauteoussounds1156 I did end up a few yrs ago getting the Addi from I want to say Hobium for 40% off.

[@sherrymullin4049]

I don’t own either one, but I loved this video. Thanks for sharing your honest review on both machines and what you experienced and tried on both. This was very helpful.

[@LibertyFrederick]

Mr. BOD: I sure miss my drill. 😂

[@WandaCasamento59]

hahahahahaha

[@mnmssss21]

No he bought her own so he could have his. lol 😂

[@lunabekee]

Lol

[@JenniferSmith-pb5xo]

Lol! I sort of confiscated my hubby's drill too but he used that as an excuse to get a new one 😆

[@Tsiri09]

"Guess what, Mr. Bod. Here's a new drill for your birthday!"

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi. Crystal. I loved the way you explained about the addi, and the sentro. I might not get a addi, and I can find a sentro in FingerHut. But I can also do good manual, by just using my hands. God Bless you. Your the best. 😍😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@faeriemythc]

I won't ever be able to afford either one. I'm hoping someone will sell one at a yard sale because they got tired of it. Love your honest opinion on things.

[@Sepulchre_Gate]

I like using a knitting loom . KB Looms sells great ones in several styles , and a loom is much more versatile . Sure , it takes longer , but in the end i feel like "I" made a hat not the machine .

[@tinachoate5635]

Me eather. I hope to find one at a thrift stores, stuff , and or salvation army. I find lots of yarn that way. And that makes it a fun trip. And I can't miss what I never had. 😃😃

[@hummingbirdess8763]

@@tinachoate5635 Me too! Waiting for someone to be bored of theirs or find at goodwill/salvation army

[@sandraouaguena296]

People get bored quickly!! You’ll get one soon enough!!!

[@sherrifennel719]

I am with you and I hope Sandra is right. I'll keep checking my thrift stores.😁

[@vickysmith5905]

You did a wonderful job explaining the difference between them both. My husband got me a sentro knitting machine. Down the road plan to get an addi knitting machine. Loved your input on them both.

[@nicolemontano7894]

Thank you for the comparison. I just got the Sentro for Christmas. I can’t wait to use it.

[@teddadoyle4909]

I love mine.

[@caroll.9839]

Me too!

[@heidiburke437]

I love mine. If you ever have skipped stitches it is because the yard is not all the way down in the yarn guide. I found this out on accident so no more skipped stitches for me now.

[@annewild1740]

I have been saving for the knitting machines all year. I bought both sizes of the sentro. I am excited about getting them. Glad you are comparing these!

[@MeezerGurlMakes]

I was very surprised when you first showed the Addi as a couple of years ago I was watching videos about them and they were all metal with metal needles. Likely they went to plastic as the cost for metal was way too high. Thanks for the review! Very helpful!

[@patriciakeys4873]

I bought my Addi in in 2020 and it was plastic. I still have it and it works like dream. I recently bought a Sentro and have yet to crank out a hat that doesn't have dropped stitches. I'm still reviewing all the problem solving YTs I can to be able to make the Sentro work flawlessly. My Sentro model did not have a row counter which was kind of a bummer.

[@aprilblakley2032]

I have the Sentro and I struggle with it dropping stitches all the time. I hand crank mine and use 3 and 4 weight yarns. Thank you for your review wish I saw it prior tome getting the Sentro. Have a great week!

[@LoraKnutson]

I love my Addi King! I have had mine for 3 years and it's still going strong!

[@susanlopiano5620]

Thank you Crystal for your review of the assi and sentro. My birthday is coming up soon so I asked hubby to get me one for my birthday. He said if that's what you want ok. I almost fell down lol. So I looked at the sentro which was cheaper. So different reviews and then I looked at the addi. Yes more money, but I didn't think that would fly with hubby. Guess what "He got me the Addi King". I told him I watched your video and I liked how it worked. I'm retired now and have trouble with my fingers. I can't believe I'm getting an Addi. Thank you Crystal and Thank you My Honey for getting it for me! So excited yay.

[@blessthishomewithlove3805]

Great review. Thank you Crystal. Use the Sentro on a glass table, the suction cups work well. One day I hope to get an Addi machine.

[@scstitcher2178]

Thank you for taking your time and giving your honest opinion! It is truly appreciated!

[@michellethemotherofboys9950]

Since you made the Addi so popular and they seem to be sold out everywhere lol, I ordered myself a small Sentro machine to make socks. I figure if I like it enough then I'll save up for an Addi one day. Thanks for the review!

[@ravenlunatic1177]

I’d love to hear how the Sentro works out for socks.

[@sheliapolito6965]

Was thinking of getting a small Sentro to make baby hats.

[@michellethemotherofboys9950]

Raven Lunatic I have only had a chance to try a tube sock, but it worked well! I have found other tutorials on youtube that show you how to make a proper sock with a heal. I plan on trying those soon. Everyone though seems to use 4 weight yarn and i want to use sock yarn so they are thinner and everyday wearable.

[@julizg8113]

Thank you Crystal!!!! I have been going back and forth on the knitting machine but you sealed the deal ESPECIALLY when as I was thinking it you said it, if you can save for it then save it worth it!! THANK YOU!! Now I just want to watch you compare the small one to the big one!!! Thanks again!!!!

[@lailabaloch568]

Good, honest review. It's like reviewing aluminum hooks vs plastic hooks. Everyone has their favorite. I think the sentro is perfect for someone who would be using it from time to time. The Addi is more of a daily used knitter. Thanks for letting us know that there is an option for knitting machines.

[@tulip1014]

Your channel is new to me. But I really enjoy your instructional videos. Hope to keep watching Thank you kindly 🌷🐦

[@Janscreatons]

I got my Addi a month ago and love it! The Addi takes 5 weight yarn for me also! I debated between the 2 also, but when I looked the Sentro was no where to be found, so I decided it was meant to just get the Addi! I do not regret it at all!!

[@deloycemontgomery8439]

Thank you, we appreciate your honesty!!! Too many people these days are afraid to give us there honest opinion, but I appreciate your honesty!!

[@lilapeterson]

Thank you so much Crystal for the upfront honest review. For myself I'm trying to learn how to knit the old fashion way, but the Addi would definitely be the one I would buy if I wanted to speed up the making of my items. The old saying, "You get what you pay for" is most of the time true. But my first love is crocheting & I'm self taught & making stuff since I was a teenager. But as for the Addi my biggest problem is the price. We have so many other obligations with our money right now that the Addi would have to possibly be a purchase as a birthday gift or Christmas gift. 🤣

[@scotslasskimberley172]

Thanks Crystal! I tried the manual knitting machine. . . . . Manual. . . I quickly went back to crochet!!

[@jeannecarpenter2938]

I appreciate this very much! Thanks! I will look forward to your review of the smaller one.

[@kellycarter2497]

Good morning. My husband bought me the Sentro. I was intimidated by the machine and only tried once. Now that my crochet Christmas gifts are finished, I'm going to work with the Sentro. Thanks for the review.

[@ravensnow2931]

Thank you for the review! I always love a thorough comparison. I got this large 48-needle Sentro for Christmas. I think that the Addi makes much more sense for charity work and quick production for a handmade business, and would be worth the extra money in those cases, but I am happy with my Sentro for personal use. Happy new year!

[@robertmae3416]

Are you still happy? I'm 70 and my hands are wearing out after 50+ years of knitting. I get thrifted yarn that isn't worth using my hands for knitting. My thought was, "If I got a Sentro , then I could use up this yarn in hats for donating and save my time and hands for special projects." So, where are you at 2 years later? Do you wish you'd purchased an Addi at the start? $ is not the issue here, for me. I just don't want to buy 2 machines. Keeping in mind it's just hats (I live in Alberta Canada where we wear "toques" as 4-season fashion accessories), should I splurge?

[@ravensnow2931]

@@robertmae3416 I am still happy with my Sentro. I don't need the Addi. I have actually gotten a big, flatbed knitting machine now because I enjoyed machine knitting so much. I still take out the Sentro when I want to make a "toque." I would suggest you buy the Sentro for the 48 pins. The Addi only has 46 pins and makes hats that are tight on many adult heads.

[@robertmae3416]

@@ravensnow2931 WOW! Thanks for the quick answer. I will give it a go.

[@debbiegriffith4560]

Thank you for your honest and fair opinion.

[@amberv7159]

I would love to see your box of hats before you send them!

[@crossroadskeepsakes7250]

Ty for helping me to decide. Your videos are very helpful & appreciated. Your awesome Crystal Tu

[@thecognitivedissonant5206]

Thanks for your thoughts and recommendations Crystal, you're so helpful! I have had good results with the Sentro, even #5 yarn, but it needs to be pulled down in the center as you work or it does seem too tight/bunchy and it's easier to get tucked or dropped stitches. Anyways it made a beautiful single layer #5 alpaca/mohair hat. My stitch counter never worked from day 1, and I broke the yarn tensioner very quickly (my fault) so I just tension by hand. I took the legs off of it again bc hubby doesn't mind if it comes along on road trips, so I just set a non slip pad beneath it and don't let the project bunch up in the middle as I'm working. I just pull the item back up inside itself a bit and it's been effective. Would love an Addi someday, but I crochet and hand knit a lot, and the machine wouldn't help me with most of the complex textured things I like to make.

[@marpro765]

This was very informative!!! I have tons of questions and I'm going to have to view this again before I write the questions in the comment section. Thank you.

[@micksan7052]

FYI: just noticed that Walmart has the King Size Sentro knitting machine in the Clearance section (online) for $35.99 - $43.99 (as of 1/11/2021)

[@pattybowden506]

Wish I had known about that! Just checked and they are $379!

[@heidiwagenknecht6362]

My friend just bought me the sentro knitting machine for my birthday this weekend. Thank you

[@donnamellow746]

Thank you Crystal for this tutorial. I was looking at the Sentro. Amazon is still out of the Addi. Looks like fun. I think I’ll wait for the Addi to come back in stock and come down a bit in price. You were right. It is close to 300.00 now on a few other sites I found.

[@pjscelfo916]

Thank you for a well thought out and fair review of both machines. Everyone is entitled to their open it's one of our great freedoms. You are ALWAYS respectful and honest and your true fans know that. Thank you again. Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy new year.

[@ohaiClemmy]

I love my sentro so much 💕🥰 I still want an Addi though

[@deannamcfarland3598]

Thank you Crystal my husband did buy me a Sentro for Christmas, we are on limited income, I asked for an Addi , so far I've made 14 hats and several headbands & I've had no problems BUT i have read and seen many reviews just like yours. I am saving for the Addi on my own tho lol as for now my row counter still works my suction cups work very well, i have not and am afraid to use a drill lol i want it to last. I appreciate your honest opinion, which we are all entitled to have freely 😘

[@texanasimmons1761]

Fantastic and informative comparison of 2 machines! I cant justify a knitting machine really, but if I could afford and justify a machine, based on this comparison Id pay the extra for an Addi. Thank you a million times Crystal!

[@evarodriguezalequin5705]

Texana Simmons I totally agree with you. I would like to get one. My choice is Addi. For the quality and performance. I'm going to wait until the price goes down. Definitely, I want it. I'm interested.

[@margaret8068]

I love watching your podcasts I watch all the time thank you very much for sharing my daughter would like one of the Addie you made it easier for the choice to buy the Addie thank you so much for sharing 💞

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

Hey there! I have a tip for those of you who have a sentro knitting machine! I use mine at the dining room table, which has one of those clingy 'soft plastic' table covers on it. The sentro suction cups latch onto the plastic table cover, and I had to pry the thing loose when I was done! It solves the problem with the sentro moving quite nicely!

[@angiekyle2942]

Crystal. You really help with your big smile. I bought an addi yesterday. And 80 balls of yarn. My project im calling hats for the homeless. And am going to use the red heart heatwave yarn

[@sapnang]

Thank you I was planning to buy one. It helped me a lot.

[@silverMancunian8601]

Thanks for your honest review. I'm treating my self to an addi for my birthday when they are back in stock in the UK. Stay safe everyone 👋👍😷

[@KristinF3246]

What do you do after midnight? Watch Crystal! ❤️

[@cathywatkins3046]

🤣 me too! Sleep isoverrated!

[@martinedunphy3026]

I think you made a good comparison. I bought a Sentro for $49.00 at Amazon. Please add a link where you purchased the pink addition that allows you to crank it faster with an electric drill. I really do appreciate the time and effort you take to explain things. You are terrific❤️

[@StitchinAintEasy]

Thank you for such an honest and informative review, Crystal. I have been wondering which machine is best, and you have answered all of my questions! I truly appreciate you and the time you put into your videos. Have a great day!

[@helenanderson5948]

Thank you Crystal for this video. It was nice to see the comparison of the two knitting machines. It was very much appreciated. Have a great day.

[@OperationCrochetingSailor]

This is a great machine comparison! Thank you for taking the time to do that for us; that’s really sweet! I love the Addi! Have a glorious day Crystal!

[@naomiacaprio4164]

Thank you Crystal for all your honest reviews. You help us all so much. Love you too and stay safe.

[@UrusaiTwins]

Watching this for the second time after I got my Sentro. I already have a small Addi, and from my experience, as far as you stick to the size 3 and some thinner size 4 yarn, Sentro does the job just fine. I have made lots of hats and am currently working on a sweater.

[@NavyMommie]

I love your honesty. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions!!!

[@robynwilliams5928]

My husband made me a small table to mount mine on. We had some wood from another project. So mine will be mounted to its own table

[@cintiapollock2486]

that's awesome! I did that with my e-spinner it "walked" all over the place lol now alpaca is fast to spin and ply and it never moves around but the table is small and I can easily store it out of the way : )

[@kimberlidetrick404]

Thank you Crystal for your review. I may get the Sentro, because I dont think I'll make as many as you do. God bless you.

[@moyishadove5637]

I received my Addi for Christmas and it’s one of the best gifts I could ever ask for! Guess I made it to the nice list lol!

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

lucky i cant' find an addi

[@moyishadove5637]

@@Covers-and-Commentary If I see one somewhere I will post the link here for you!

[@fliesonthecoleslaw655]

I love it when the BOD critters say hello lol. Thank you for this. You give your time so much to keep us informed.

[@destresswithyoga]

I’ve had both the King Sized Addi and little Addi Express for years. Love them both. The Addi company used to use a digital counter and mine broke, so I bought a thumb counter. I’d love to see the addi with a few more needles like the Sentro, which I don’t have. My head is like a big pumpkin and the hats are tight on me. LOL But I love the quality of the Addi

[@SharoninKentucky]

I bought both sm and lg Addies several years ago. Both electronic counters didn’t work. I got ahold of the company and they sent me another set. They too stopped working. So I bought a battery operated counter on Amazon and attached it. No problems with counter still with the Addi I had my problems with yarn and everything. I now have 3 Addi, 3 Sentro (one was crap so I use it for parts) 1 Michaels and another small one not sure of the name. I learned a lot and can usually get any of them to work just fine. I don’t bother with # 5 weight just use that for Crochet. I like the Sentro because it makes a bigger hat. Watch every video you can on all knitting machines cause it really helps with learning.

[@marylayne8302]

Thank you for being honest about it. I will get the sentro. Love watching you. I have learned so much.

[@melaniebinversie5421]

Thanks crystal, I was curious how the sentro held up against the addi, I also saw unboxings where they got ones with Sentra on the side when they ordered sentro, they weren’t sure if they were knock offs never found a follow up video.

[@kristenallen1155]

My husband spent $75 for one on Amazon, and it came in "santro." I'm so mad. 😡🤬 seems all of the amazon ones have reviews that show it "santro." My goal for 2021 is to use up a lot of yarn in my stash, and I want to know Ill be getting the correct product if I reorder. 🙄

[@SweetEvieE4700]

No your not saying anything bad. Your opinion was asked for and you provide a great comparison of the products. Thank you for taking you time to compare these products.

[@deniser3670]

Thanks for review, i was looking at machines on amazon today 😁

[@kristenallen1155]

Be careful! Mine came in saying "santro." It is clearly a very cheap knock off.

[@meghanfrench1511]

Thank you Crystal for the great comparison video.

[@tlj1621]

Crystal thanks for the review! As always you’re a Rockstar! Hobium has the Addi Express King (46) sells for $233.78 and the Addi Express Mini (22) sells for $140.95. Less expensive than Amazon, but they are currently out of stock. It’s worth the wait, to get both for almost what the King is selling for at other places.

[@jeannie9101]

Thank you for a very fair review of both machines. I don't know squat about knitting but with one of these I'd give it a try. I've learned so much from you and I continue to each day. You're the bestest on YT! ❤️ I'm in the process of making one of your slouch hats for a lady undergoing Chemo. I showed her a bunch of your hats and let her choose. She's super excited to be able to wear it and should be done later today. Crystal thank you for sharing your tutorials as well as your huge heart. ❤️🥀❤️🥀

[@billiemariepashia6610]

Maybe sentro will come out with a table attachment for it.

[@amydavis4945]

Actually... I went to Dollar Tree and got some blue-tack. It's like a blue sticky putty and I stuck it to the suction cups and then to my table. My Sentro doesn't move an inch!

[@cintiapollock2486]

@@amydavis4945 oh super thanks!

[@robynwilliams5928]

My husband made a small table for mine. It’s works great!!

[@amydavis4945]

@@cintiapollock2486 The actual product name of it is "Loctite Fun-Tak" Mounting Putty. It looks like blue strips of putty. I think I found it near all the automotive and tools section in Dollar Tree. It's great for all kinds of things!

[@tracylitsinger]

I just use C clamp very similar to the "calmps" for the addy.. easier even

[@cathywaterstradt7200]

Thanks for the review. I have been debating on which one to get for some time now and didn't want to waste the money if it didn't work or breaks easily. This helped a lot. Thank you for your opinion. Means a lot. At least now I can make the decision to save the money. Take care and be safe. Have an awesome day.

[@Kobesaw]

I noticed most of the row counter complaints on the Addi were the digital counters and especially when acrylic is used. I've never missed a row count on mine. Love the Addi!!! Worth every penny!

[@tmaffeo]

Ty so much crystal I too was going back and fourth with both knitting machines , and because of your review I decided to get the Addi .as the old saying goes “ you get what you pay for “ thank you for all you do 🌻🌻🌻

[@aprilmoore5287]

You sent us for Addis and we went and bought them. Lol

[@aprilmoore9078]

Hi! April Moore - I'm April Moore too!

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

HI where did u buy yours?

[@aprilmoore5287]

Amazon

[@bernadettebailey5370]

Woa! I didn't know you had a Sentro machine. I just bought one because I couldn't afford the Addi -- yet. But this is a start! I saw your tutorial and CLICKED SO FASTON IT, because I know you are thorough and fun and suggestion of yarn and your instructions are "out of the box"! Thank you, Crystal!

[@RosenrotRtLiebchen87]

omg you're like social media, you put out something on the topic i was thinking about, i was just wondering how this compares to addi

[@SharonBlessedGrama]

Thank you for sharing your comparison of both knitting machines!

[@mrswendyrob]

That yarn you used on the hats is so pretty! What gauge do the knitting machines knit at? I’m interested in getting one for speeding up the bodies of sweaters (then I’d switch to hand knitting the decorative yokes), and all of the patterns I use are from the same designer and therefore have the same gauge. Thank you for your honest review!

[@azariah333]

The Addi has 46 needles, the Sentro has 48 needles. You will have to put multiple panels together for a sweater. Check out the vids in youtube, there are lots of interesting things to learn from😘

[@mandab9740]

Omg!!! I am looking to buy a knitting machine SPECIFICALLY so I can make a bunch of hats for Hats not Hate so I don't kill my hands! So happy and thankful to hear you are involved in that too and making other people aware of the cause!❤❤❤❤❤ It is near and dear to me because my child was significantly bullied. Thank you for all you do!!! I'm a new subscriber 😉