Sentro Mushroom House Knitting Machine Unboxing

[@thecraftygrrl]

Amazon has them on sale right now for $39 and 15% discount with prime shipping. amzn.to/3jPZNSR. I just bought another one for the hubs.

[@tinasnailsandbeauty]

Can I just add, these machines are great for people with mobility & dexterity issues, arthritis etc, unable to knit or crochet. I understand some people feel it's not the same as knitting with needles & the time it takes creating with needles & crochet hooks but, for people who can't hold or use such tools to knit or crochet by hand, these are the next best things.

[@ooohhitskaren63]

These machines are just another tool to use to create just like the needles and your sewing machine ir even a loom. People need to just get unbent about it. I just ordered my 48 needle today. I have never tried this before. I sucked at regular knitting...lol

[@apippin774]

I made over 500 hats with my sentro and donated them to a local charity. Cranking daily you can make a lot of hats!

[@thecraftygrrl]

That’s awesome!

[@ShaRo430]

May I ask what is the best yarn to use?

[@irmar]

Careful with repetitive strain injury. You may want to do this every second day instead of every day. Health first!

[@kvhaynes]

I have made about 50 so far that I have donated but I am just getting started.

[@conniebueche3989]

Aesthetics are everything lol. Nothing sparks my creativity like a pretty craft room, and I love yours🥰

[@1Crochetqueen]

I just unboxed my Mushroom House 😊 Like you, I loved the stability and the function...no dropped stitched! Yay! 🎉 I just got the 40 too 😃 I think it will be nice for sweater front patterns...I hope! Happy knitting ❤

[@jennyandrews1159]

I'm having my mushroom amd my 40 pin delivered tomorrow. I got the addi 46 last week from my son amd daughter as an early christmas present. My addi egg is coming next week and I know my partner has bought me the addi 22 for my birthday ( in 2 days ). I already have the sentro 48 and 22 so I'm so so so so blessed to have a lot of these awesome machines :)

[@lindabessinger1889]

I got mine in the mail on the Thursday before Christmas...I haven't had any trouble with mine at all, makes the perfect size newborn beanie... The top knob is very useful to keep the knitting machine stable with the left hand while cranking with the right hand. I haven't had any dropped stitches at all.

[@ElyaneGordon]

I’ve had my 32 pharmacy here. I love my 32. I do a lot of things with it. Scarves has headbands.

[@sueurose2437]

The mushroom top is holes to stand up commercial skeins of yarn in and you center pull, different size holes for all different sizes and weights of yarn.

[@thecraftygrrl]

I’ll have to try that.

[@sueurose2437]

@@thecraftygrrl do a video if it works out, I wonder if the pink dome with the yarn in the holes would fit under the white base feeding the yarn up from the bottom while the knitting comes out through the dome hole in the side...play with it !?!

[@Sejkcmj]

I’ve been wanting to get this size and I’m so glad you gave a thorough and honest review ! I’m looking forward to ordering my own! Thank you !

[@thecraftygrrl]

I made a 300 row scarf today and not one issue!

[@ooohhitskaren63]

I added it to my save for later list on amazon.

[@lilylangman5620]

Mine is on my granite counter top and it works great never moves…glass table top would work great for stability.

[@renateburns8840]

I find the 40 is good for kids. Yes 22 is too small for newborns. I.m eagerly waiting for my mushroom hose machine. Quite pricey in Canada, but there was only 1 left that I coul find on Amazon.

[@anniemcdadedavies]

Hello from down 🦘under . I decided against the smaller machine. I have a 40 needle Sentro that I make baby beanies (newborns for local hospital - 60-70 rows) tube scarfs (for the homeless - just knit up 2 balls of wool without having to count) and dropped stitch infinity scarves for friends. Always use waste yarn after dropping so many stitches when I first started. I still handknit the bigger beanies to give me something to do if I'm watching TV or on the train etc. Enjoyed your video thank you.

[@soul00theeundead]

You can also try command strips to stable knitting machine, I learned this from a video of a woman showing how to do short rows for heel and toes of socks.

[@thecraftygrrl]

I love this idea!

[@TamiJo6708]

Awesome review. I’m convinced. Ordering a sentro ❤️

[@TheChaztigress]

I think if the lid didn't have so many holes in it, it would be useful when you're away from your machine to keep the cats out of your works in progress. Not sure how it would work as is.

[@DesertNails]

Oh I ordered one of these last week. It hasn't arrived yet. I'm so glad to see a video on it.

[@EJsDaughter]

Hi there. I have both Addis and the 48 and 32 needle Sentro machines. I love them all! That 32-needle makes a great ear warmer.

[@thecraftygrrl]

I haven't stopped using the 32 since I got her! She is so smooth and the perfect size for everything I'm making right now.

[@VondaInWonderland]

I'm freaking out! I'm so glad that I haven't ordered one yet. I binged videos yesterday, and your 10 tips should be watched by everyone. I'm definitely going to order this one now and paint it to look like an Amanita Muscaria. I love that you're blessing the little babies. Dang it. The big one doesn't come with a mushroom top (-_- ) You have an amazing channel with a good number of subscribers. Throw up your hashtags to get your videos seen ❤️

[@karenjsp1]

If you pull from the center of football shaped "ball" you get more of an even tension, the rolling of the ball can increase tension erratically. Looks like the hat you made could be slouchy hat for new born, or long stocking type hat.

[@druzybear]

i have that same cake winder if you pull the looped metal feeder kind of hard it should stay put pulled out

[@thecraftygrrl]

I just tried that and gave it a little wiggle and it seemed to stay. I'll have to make some more cakes later today and really give it a go. Thanks for the tip.

[@chantald9661]

Thank you for your review. I was wondering if you could make a video on your tips or tricks about tension. Do you only use the tension part that comes with the machine and/ or do you also play with tension while holding the yarn? Thanks!

[@sheyrieg6473]

The dome is a plus when my grand children use it, they can hold the machine down in place with one hand while cranking with the other. I am curious though, how did the panel function work for you? I seem to have lost 7 needle instead of the average 3on most machines

[@dizzyallison6520]

Don’t take the yarn from the outside of the ball of wool/yarn. Find the end by poking your fingers gently into the ends of the ball to find the internal end. It may come out in a clump - once you get the feel you’ll find it a bit quicker and take less of the centre of the ball. Wrap test around the ball neatly. If you take it from the outside, the ball will roll over the floor as the yarn/wool is being used. This stops somewhat when you take it from the inside. And if you re-roll the ball with the ball maker, it will make that process easier too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a37Unqqvrb2pf9U

[@thecraftygrrl]

THANK YOU!!! i really just thought some skeins didn't have a center pull so I started winding my own cakes. hahah This was super helpful

[@MyzMyzterious32]

@@thecraftygrrl seriously

[@gulfcoastgal_]

I wind all my yarn to centerpull carefully but two of four times w a machine -it turned out terribly w Patons classic wool Agree w twice rolls cakes I use a bowl and outer yarn end up but i think it depends very much on the yarn Using wool as my intent is warmth for homeless My daughter lived in Manhattan twice and said the adorable stylish chunky acrylic was just plain not warm Down where we live near the coast winters are brief and folk are seen in shorts when temps are 50-70 so not an issue here But i think about acrylic melting in a fire where wool is self extinguishing and wool is warm when wet I lived in UK as a child and we adored wool in the wet cold Folks seem to have forgotten about using wool as craft stores rarely stock more than one brand and then only one weight

[@gulfcoastgal_]

With suction cups Use them on a glass cutting board or smooth top folding card table I no longer have to use my left arm to stabilize machine

[@thecraftygrrl]

Great tip!

[@gulfcoastgal_]

@@thecraftygrrl Someone else posted somewhere about the glass cutting board which BTW allows you to take it iut to group charity knitting but smooth card table worked also I was surprised my wood table could not elicit good suction

[@gulfcoastgal_]

I tried a lightweight synthetic cutting board It worked fine w suction cups and i don’t need a barrier between it and my wood table

[@cindycarpenter5812]

Go to the home improvement store and get larger suction cups for the 48. That should resolve the instability.

[@ahc1957]

Really cute. First time I saw this

[@morganunraveled]

this machine is so cute! I’ve never tried a knitting machine but definitely about to go down a rabbithole on your page now lol. ps your final product looked like it could almost be a tiny baby sleep sack!

[@thecraftygrrl]

I ended up stuffing it, adding safety eyes, and making a pastel cacti decor. hahah

[@morganunraveled]

@@thecraftygrrl awww that sounds too cute!

[@RMHMimi]

When will they ever make one to work with fingering weight yarn?

[@raquelreyes8573]

Hi I just found your channel i love it i just ordered the Mushroom machine i am fairly new but i just love these machines my daughter gave me a addi and my son got me the sentro i have done in the sentro a few hats to send to daughter since she lives in New Jersey which is very cold right now in November i would like to do other thing but i don't know how i know there are many videos but i need like a dvd so i can learn better however you are great in explaining by any chance do you have written instructions or can you recommend a books i have subscribed to your channel many blessing

[@raychekmorries9193]

Hi! I’m getting one of these for my birthday soon, and I was wondering if you can make larger items with this particular machine? I’d like to make skirts, tops and sweaters

[@thecraftygrrl]

Yes! That is the main reason I got them...I'm a fashion lover at heart and have made a couple sweaters and right now working on finishing up a dress for my bday.

[@suzannemears-lyons7898]

I've got the Sentro 22/40 and 48 and have seriously been looking into this one too. Did you mange to adjust the amount of rows for a baby hat? Interested to find out as I also want to make some socks for bigger sizes.The 22 is ok for small feet

[@sourpatchkid3416]

can you use this machine to make sleves tubes and the 48 pin and make a sweater from it or would the amount of pins make a problem in attaching them?

[@thecraftygrrl]

You can totally do that. I actually find it super easy to make sleeves with the tubes and then just stitch them to the arm holes. You don't have to align stitch for stitch, and can easily adjust as you go. I have a few tutorials on how to make tops with sleeves in my Knitting Machine Projects playlist- like this one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6nNn2ZojayCpq8

[@mizhamilton4937]

I wonder if the lid is useful for storing so it’s protected ish? Great info thanks for this!!

[@lucyfur]

I was thinking this too. I have cats who like to investigate my knitting, so I think the lid would help to protect ongoing projects from "helpful" paws.

[@TracyShelton-ov8dv]

Haha that's cute but , I agree if you have mischievous pets

[@robertastewart2083]

Nice video! Unfortunately this is $105 Canadian plus 15% tax ! The 48 stitch was cheaper so I opted for that. I’m looking forward to trying a new craft!

[@thecraftygrrl]

Good luck!

[@TracyShelton-ov8dv]

Is this a machine I can take a part if a needle breaks, I want to know for long term use

[@sharondreisbach1107]

Is the knob in the center of the lid maybe for holding with your other hand to stabilize the unit?

[@thecraftygrrl]

Totally possible but for me that would be so awkward since I hold my yarn at the bottom to get perfect tension. It’s so cute though!

[@lindabessinger1889]

I got mine in the mail on the Thursday before Christmas...I haven't had any trouble with mine at all, makes the perfect size newborn beanie... The top knob is very useful to keep the knitting machine stable with the left hand while cranking with the right hand. I haven't had any dropped stitches at all.

[@pennymcpherson8939]

Did you figure out how many rows and which tension for a baby hat?

[@crystald3655]

I've found with these knitting machines that some yarns make it feel really tight/stiff, but other yarns it doesn't do that. Be careful as I did this with my machine not knowing, and when I opened it to clean out the fuzz I saw some plastic shavings as well.

[@gulfcoastgal_]

How do you open to clean?

[@TracyShelton-ov8dv]

I'm wondering the same or changing needle s

[@stellaunger8568]

You commented that you use your left hand to hold your yarn for tension? Seems thats what the tension guide is for. You didn’t show threading the guide so I’m wondering if you use it? Thank you for your demonstration, I’m thinking of getting a machine, these are new to me. I’ll be looking at your other videos. Thank you and Happy New Year.

[@thecraftygrrl]

Yes, the tensioner is to help with tension but I find that holding the yarn in my left hand before it gets to the tensioner allows me to feel the yarn and make sure its running smoothly. It is not required at all but I find it helps me, and I can hold down my machine at the same time if I need to. I don’t think most people do it like this though.

[@denisepinet9472]

Do you have the 22 pin sentro. I was thinking about getting it but have watched other youtube videos and they complain that it grinds. Maybe I'll get the mushroom one instead.

[@thecraftygrrl]

I do have the 22 and it just started grinding. Adding oil can help but I would go with the mushroom for sure. You can do more projects and it’s sturdy and cute.

[@lindabessinger1889]

BTW, when I made my newborn beanies, I did 25, 10, and 25 I only paid about $39 for mine!

[@thecraftygrrl]

Thanks for sharing that. I was planning on 60 rows for the next go round. :)

[@bethmullings1576]

I'm excuse me what ? Clicks on video* I need thissssssssssss

[@BliffleSplick]

Curious where you got the basket (teal with details)? Amazon?

[@thecraftygrrl]

They are from Amazon here: amzn.to/3CAlixq

[@grandmasmagic3858]

the arm on the yarn winder, that the yarn feeds through, drives me potty..to stop it slipping out of place I sticky taped a twig in place where it sticks out before it then goes up to stop it moving around and it seemed to work..

[@thecraftygrrl]

Such a great idea!

[@Wanda6308]

I clicked on here to see how yours turns out. I have had two different knitting machines, one round like yours and one long, but I had trouble with both of them dropping stitches all the time and ended up sending them back. This way I can see if it was something maybe I did wrong,

[@thecraftygrrl]

Let me know if you have any questions about my process or anything at all.

[@Wanda6308]

@@thecraftygrrl I was wondering if there was a pattern to do a pocket shawl. I just watched your tips and tricks and feel I would love to give this another try. I will go on amazon and order a knitting machine.

[@thecraftygrrl]

@@Wanda6308 I did this one during my 12 days of Knitmas series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jni3lK18acutrLs Is this the style you were thinking? If not, there are so many great makers out there with patterns.

[@Wanda6308]

@@thecraftygrrl No this isn't what I meant but thinking on it. it could work. I would make it longer, and then attach two pockets one on each end. the one in your video is more like a cowl. thank you so very much. you are very helpful. I went out to try and find the knitting machine today and it looks like I will indeed need to order it from amazon. you just cannot find anything in the stores these days lol

[@DesertNails]

I've found a few yarns that the machine likes and stick with using those.

[@belindabramall466]

Could you make sock tubes on this machine and if so what yarn ? 4ply, DK thankyou XB

[@Maryann-wc9vo]

I got this machine today and it has that same name on thats on your machine. My 48 Sentro has Sentro on it. Top is cute but i want to see my stitches.

[@thecraftygrrl]

Yeah, I don't use that top ever except when it is stored. It looks cute and all but not practical.

[@lunarmoved]

How many rows for a newborn's hat. Is there a place with this info?

[@thecraftygrrl]

We did 60 rows for newborn hats for the hospital and they were the perfect size.

[@lunarmoved]

@@thecraftygrrl thank you hehe after i wrote it i saw comments ahahaha thank you for taking the time to respond😁

[@hpcat2]

I just found your channel and I have a question, my large sentro keeps getting stuck when I use it, and sometimes misses stitches, could it be the yarn I'm using?

[@thecraftygrrl]

Absolutely. I am working on a project right now with yarn that has worked in the past really well but this new skein keeps dropping stitches and is such a struggle. Try adjusting the tension and going slower to try to catch it before it gets worse. Unfortunately, sometimes some of the yarn just wants to rebel.

[@hpcat2]

@@thecraftygrrl Ah okay thank you so much for the advice!

[@minnieduncan0806]

Do you think the 32 pin works better for a baby hat than the 40?

[@thecraftygrrl]

I actually don't even own a 40 if you can believe it! We've made and donated quite a few of baby hats made with the 32 and they were well received for the newborns.

[@minnieduncan0806]

@@thecraftygrrl I am thinking about getting one. I have the Addi 22 and 46. But I really like the size of the Sentro 32.

[@ehmslm]

Great video, I love you Judge Judy. I have one as well.

[@stephanief7679]

Just went and bought one! I loved your review! Paid $39.

[@thecraftygrrl]

Awesome! I hope you have so much fun with it.

[@jackieaverill9613]

Where did you find it for $39?

[@thecraftygrrl]

@@jackieaverill9613 On sale on Amazon here: amzn.to/3jPZNSR

[@stephanief7679]

@@jackieaverill9613 Amazon!

[@jackieaverill9613]

Thanks for the info. Just bought one and waiting impatiently!

[@lmswords]

I saw in another video it won't handle size 4 yarn. Is that your experience as well? I rarely use size 3 yarn so if it cant handle 4 its not worth a try for me.

[@thecraftygrrl]

I use 4 weight yarn 99% of the time and rarely have issues except with multi-colored yarns sometimes. There are yarns that are super temperamental but Caron Simply Soft and Lion Brand Pound of Love are both great.

[@lmswords]

@@thecraftygrrl Thanks! Happy New Year!

[@nonsequitur5057]

Question: What weights of yarn does it work?

[@thecraftygrrl]

I use all kinds...worsted up to weight 4 works best but each skein is so temperamental. No bulky though.

[@LadyDonegan]

Dolls perfect size

[@jillipepper5353]

On sale for 74.99 right now, Jan. 2nd at Sentro

[@thecraftygrrl]

Oh that’s way too much! You can get it for $40 on Amazon.

[@ourcreativebeehive]

Do you think it is a good size for men's socks?

[@thecraftygrrl]

Yes! The 22 is pretty small for adult socks but this 32 is a great size.

[@TheKinderdoc]

NICU babies are often very small, and need premie sized beanies.

[@thecraftygrrl]

Absolutely and my NICU nurse neighbor just told me that headbands are preferred to the beanies since they are easier to to put over the breathing machines.

[@jmarylastone]

that long tube looked like bed socks I knit ... hmm another use

[@thecraftygrrl]

Totally, socks are a quick and easy project with the smaller knitting machine and this size would be great too. May need to make a pair today. :)

[@rheldamortensen3484]

Is this made from recycled materials? I hope! We don't need more plastic!

[@wandabissell]

I don't understand why you rewind a center pull skein.

[@thecraftygrrl]

I don’t typically re-wind center pull skeins.

[@katiebursey7005]

I just saw this and I've thought about knitting machines (I"m a bit leary right now)... Can you make wash cloths out of this? I know this sounds silly... forgive me! 😂

[@thecraftygrrl]

I think wash cloths are a brilliant idea! You totally can on a panel setting. It would be a little challenging because cotton yarn is a little temperamental but it could be done. Maybe I'll try that out today and get back to you.

[@katiebursey7005]

@@thecraftygrrl That would be awesome! Thank you! 😊

[@thecraftygrrl]

So I tried multiple brands of cotton yarn and it was really a struggle to get it to work. Not to say it can't be done with some manual help but I think that hand knit or crochet would be faster.

[@katiebursey7005]

@thecraftygrrl bummer! Thank you for trying it out. I injured both of my thumbs from cleaning someone's car & I couldn't get into a Dr without a babysitter (during pandemic - they had no guest policy 😑). So I waited too long and now it's bone on bone. So I'm giving up on yarn works 🤷‍♀️. I do appreciate you trying it out for me! 🥰 thank you!

[@gulfcoastgal_]

Lid Would keep a kitty or cat off the stitches

[@irmar]

What about the noise? Whereas the clicking of needles when you knit by hand is soothing, this one is super annoying. I know, I know, this is way quicker, but the moment you want to do a slightly more elaborate stitch, this takes almost the same time. And space! Girl, with three different sizes of that machine you need your whole table. Whereas a set of interchangeable needles (or even 10 different sizes needles) takes minimum space in a drawer.

[@thecraftygrrl]

The noise isn't really too bad for me except on the first row but I usually have music on and singing at the top of my lungs anyway. hahah For my neurodivergent brain I get easily distracted so I have a hard time staying focused when I crochet and lose count all the time which is why I never even tried to hand knit. I LOVE crochet but could only do Amigurumi or super small projects and what I really want to do is larger pieces that I could customize. So for me, being able to machine knit 4 large panels in 2 hours gives me that creative flexible to do more design and custom finishing with crochet, sewing, or embellishments. I will always be in awe of those who can knit!!!

[@amberhasselman4935]

No hate, but hopefully you aren’t selling these for the same price that something handmade would go for. These machines are like a kick in the teeth for us fiber artists that still take the time to do it by hand.

[@thecraftygrrl]

Oh I totally understand. The painstaking time it takes to hand knit is awe inspiring. I think of the knitting machine as a tool, like a sewing machine. My hand sewn pieces would definitely take way more time and would need to be priced higher but the sewing machine makes my life easier and allows me to be more creative. Same with the knitting machine.

[@tamerasides3425]

With all do respect why not learn how to knit & crochet by hand? I've watched my mother do both the traditional way & to me there's so much more that is able to be done by hand. It also looks like it would be easier to take the hooks & knitting needles & yarn with u.

[@rhonddalesley]

I’ve tried many times to knit by hand but just can’t grasp it but can run up clothes all day on a sewing machine and by hand so this would be an amazing tool for me, different strokes for different folks.

[@DesertNails]

I knit and crochet. Tools like this are just another fun way to make things

[@BunnyBarnFarm]

I don't think Sentro sent it to you when it says "zctvbye" on the front. Name dropping for views lmao

[@thecraftygrrl]

Oh actually Sentro reached out to me directly on Instagram from their official SentroToy account. You'll see a lot of these machines going around with different names and I think it has to do with where they are manufactured. But I assure you this was officially sent from at least the official SentroToy Insta. :)