One of the best knitting machine videos I have ever seen. Very clear, super practical and doesn’t go on and on with a lot of unnecessary chatter (ugh!) Now I gotta check out your channel. Great job!
If a person only had the 48n could the patterns for the other machines be converted some how to make them on the 48n? Hope my question makes sense and thanks for your videos!
I actually just watched a video by Emily Smith where she shows how to do just that. I'd share the link to the exact video, but RUclips doesn't like links in comments.
My Sentro 32 makes a 5" tube. I just made 50 ear warmers using various yarns, mostly ILTY, Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek, Mainstays Sparkle, RH Soft and RH Sparkle and they all came out 5". Is Big Twist is a lighter 4 weight? I have not used it yet.
Hi, I used to use a sentroo but now I have an AddiI noticed there’s a huge difference in the hat size. How can two needles possibly make that much difference and how do I make the Addi knit loose enough without dropping stitch
This is good information. If I want to make gloves with a tight weave, can a 48 machine still work? Do you need to measure your hand and wrist as if you were just knitting with needles and not a machine?
I doubt you can get a tight weave with these machines and there's not enough needles for fingers. Most machine needles are about a 5.5-6mm. No need to measure the width of your hand because the circumference of the machines are fixed. You can calculate out a length.
Thanks! I am trying to find a video showing the various uses for each size. I currently have the 48 and wondering which would be the next most useful size for the projects i like most. Do you have a video like that? Thanks again
Do you feel that the new 32 needle is worth the cost? It seems to me there would be a lot of uses for a tube that size. I was saving up for the Addi king but thinking I might like to buy this one first. Any thoughts?
I think the size is perfect for headbands or ear warmers. My machine only likes lighter weight worsted or DK weight so that is a downside. It really depends on what you want to make. I love my Addi king and it's my go to machine for just about everything.
Thank you! You won't be able to make socks, like we wear with shoes, but you can make bed socks or comfy socks for lounging. I would suggest finding a sock fuzzy yarn that you would like to use for socks and make a sample on the 22n. Fuzzy yarn will stretch but the machine size will be determined by your leg size (at the widest point).
I use the 32 needle to make adult socks (22 needle for kids socks) there are tutorials for making socks on the machine, it's complicated I usually just knit the leg part on the machine but pick up the stitches and do the heel shaping and foot part by hand.
@@CalumetKnits i was hoping there was something to use so I would know how much is used BEFORE I buy...so not so much waste. I usually use 1200 yards. Do you think that's enough for most?
Still trying to find that 32 needle one, but for 2 and 2.5 inch tubes. try a vintage Mattel Knitter (16 needles) and a Amigurumi egg knitter (18 needles)
Hi. I'm interested in making socks for someone with 16" calves. What size machine do you recommend? They really like wool socks or other natural fibers.
It depends... how tight or loose you want the socks to fit. I would probably start with 32n and see how it fits. Keep in mind that this will not make socks to wear with shoes. The knitting is too big. These would make house or bed socks.
@@lineedemouy1047I know this is an older comment but I made socks on my 22n and wear them with crocs and other shoes no problem. I’m also a huge fan of thick and fuzzy socks so I’m used to it. I used red heart super saver brushed to make my socks.
Thank you! It's Joann Big Twist Value Worsted. I like to buy it when it's on sale and you can use another 20% coupon for online orders picked up in the store.
I am so confused.People have given me short answers but not really any help.IF I want to make new born too adult size hats how many machines do I need and what needle count.Please and thank you
Newborns have little heads... the larger machines will fit but they will a little wide. I would suggest toddler to adult can be made on either of the larger machines. For babies, I would suggest the 40n. For standard head measurements, you can search google to see how head size compares to tube size. These measurements are going to determine which machines will work best for which size.
No I don't... each machine is different and each yarn is different. You can see in my samples that the same number of rows was used in and each sample is a different length. The best thing to do is use measure your gauge and calculate from there.
One of the best knitting machine videos I have ever seen. Very clear, super practical and doesn’t go on and on with a lot of unnecessary chatter (ugh!) Now I gotta check out your channel. Great job!
Thank you for this video. I've been searching for this type of an explanation of these machines.
Me too!
Thank you!!! I am a beginner knitter and this is super helpful
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Thank you so so much for this video!
If a person only had the 48n could the patterns for the other machines be converted some how to make them on the 48n? Hope my question makes sense and thanks for your videos!
I actually just watched a video by Emily Smith where she shows how to do just that. I'd share the link to the exact video, but RUclips doesn't like links in comments.
You can make flat panels to mimic the smaller machine sizes. But there is not a formula to convert patterns.
My Sentro 32 makes a 5" tube. I just made 50 ear warmers using various yarns, mostly ILTY, Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek, Mainstays Sparkle, RH Soft and RH Sparkle and they all came out 5". Is Big Twist is a lighter 4 weight? I have not used it yet.
Yes, I would say Big Twist is a tad thinner, but my tension is probably different as well which can change the width too.
Hi, I used to use a sentroo but now I have an AddiI noticed there’s a huge difference in the hat size. How can two needles possibly make that much difference and how do I make the Addi knit loose enough without dropping stitch
Thank you very much.
You're welcome!
This is good information. If I want to make gloves with a tight weave, can a 48 machine still work? Do you need to measure your hand and wrist as if you were just knitting with needles and not a machine?
I doubt you can get a tight weave with these machines and there's not enough needles for fingers. Most machine needles are about a 5.5-6mm. No need to measure the width of your hand because the circumference of the machines are fixed. You can calculate out a length.
Thanks! I am trying to find a video showing the various uses for each size. I currently have the 48 and wondering which would be the next most useful size for the projects i like most. Do you have a video like that? Thanks again
I don't have a video like that. I think the two most popular sizes are the large (46n/48n) and small (22n) machines.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome!
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Do you feel that the new 32 needle is worth the cost? It seems to me there would be a lot of uses for a tube that size. I was saving up for the Addi king but thinking I might like to buy this one first. Any thoughts?
I think the size is perfect for headbands or ear warmers. My machine only likes lighter weight worsted or DK weight so that is a downside. It really depends on what you want to make. I love my Addi king and it's my go to machine for just about everything.
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which one do you suggest me to make socks? Thank you !
Thank you! You won't be able to make socks, like we wear with shoes, but you can make bed socks or comfy socks for lounging. I would suggest finding a sock fuzzy yarn that you would like to use for socks and make a sample on the 22n. Fuzzy yarn will stretch but the machine size will be determined by your leg size (at the widest point).
@@CalumetKnits thanks you 😊
I use the 32 needle to make adult socks (22 needle for kids socks) there are tutorials for making socks on the machine, it's complicated I usually just knit the leg part on the machine but pick up the stitches and do the heel shaping and foot part by hand.
this was very helpful. I'm wanting to make large calf socks women's size 10 shoe size
You'll have to see how wide the tubes stretch and what feels best on your leg. Yarn will play a big part as well.
Is there a formula that can be used to figure how many yards of yarn to use in an "average" size afghan or certain size blznket?
You can knit about 20 rows and then rip it out, measure how many yards was used. This will change with tension and type of yarn.
@@CalumetKnits i was hoping there was something to use so I would know how much is used BEFORE I buy...so not so much waste. I usually use 1200 yards. Do you think that's enough for most?
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Hiya! What ply is your yarn and what use would each size be? ie. adult or children’s hat size thanks
I use worsted weight (#4) yarn. I recommend the 32n for preemie hats, 40n/44n for baby, 46n/48n for everybody else. I hope this helps.
Thanks, thats exactly what I needed to know ❤
Still trying to find that 32 needle one,
but for 2 and 2.5 inch tubes. try a vintage Mattel Knitter (16 needles) and a Amigurumi egg knitter (18 needles)
The 32n price has been reduced on Amazon.
Which is better for hats?
Either of the 2 large machines for child to adult, the 40 is great for baby hats and the 32 is great for preemie hats.
Can you use red heart on 32 pin?
You can probably use Red Heart Soft. I would not use Red Heart Super Saver.
Hi. I'm interested in making socks for someone with 16" calves. What size machine do you recommend?
They really like wool socks or other natural fibers.
It depends... how tight or loose you want the socks to fit. I would probably start with 32n and see how it fits. Keep in mind that this will not make socks to wear with shoes. The knitting is too big. These would make house or bed socks.
@CalumetKnits Oh, I was looking at this to replace store bought socks.
@@lineedemouy1047I know this is an older comment but I made socks on my 22n and wear them with crocs and other shoes no problem. I’m also a huge fan of thick and fuzzy socks so I’m used to it.
I used red heart super saver brushed to make my socks.
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Thank you!
Can you please tell me what yarn you used as it looks a lovely neat stitch.
Many thanks, Lesley
Thank you! It's Joann Big Twist Value Worsted. I like to buy it when it's on sale and you can use another 20% coupon for online orders picked up in the store.
I am so confused.People have given me short answers but not really any help.IF I want to make new born too adult size hats how many machines do I need and what needle count.Please and thank you
Newborns have little heads... the larger machines will fit but they will a little wide. I would suggest toddler to adult can be made on either of the larger machines. For babies, I would suggest the 40n. For standard head measurements, you can search google to see how head size compares to tube size. These measurements are going to determine which machines will work best for which size.
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do you agree that no matter the size of the machine, the space between the needles and bars is the same?
No I don't... each machine is different and each yarn is different. You can see in my samples that the same number of rows was used in and each sample is a different length. The best thing to do is use measure your gauge and calculate from there.
I have found that each color of big twist yarn knits different. Even in the thickness . What is the name of the 32 needle machine if I may ask?