How to Knit Tube Socks on the Sentro 22 Knitting Machine 

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Hi there, I am enjoying your tutorials, they're super clear and informative. Thanks for doing these so well. I just have one question; is it possible to knit socks on the Sentro 40 hook model?

@infinitycrafting, please see above.

@@yobinky3677 I am not the author of the tutorials here, but I did purchase the 22 needle machine and successfully made the tube socks. For the 40 hook machine, it is my guess that the tube would come out way to large for a tube sock, but you could possibly use the 40 hook machine, make them in a panel and sew up the side in order to get the same effect and correct size for a tube sock. But this is just my guess.

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Hi Maryann, I'm glad it helped!

Aw I'm glad to help! Thank you for watching! Happy Making and Happy New Year! In the future, if you want to make socks with crochet or knit heels, those patterns are available via my member's club www.infiniticraftingcompany.com/post/how-to-crochet-a-seamless-after-thought-heel-into-socks-made-on-the-sentro-knitting-machine

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Thank you!

@@InfinitiCraftingCo You're welcome

A 48 needle gives you 12.598" flat and 9.4" round 40 needle gives you 10" flat and 7.87" round 22 needle gives you 5.11" flat and 3.5" round. The circumference of the ball of my size 11 xtra wide feet is 9.5". I bought a 40 needle. Got it in the mail yesterday. Haven't tried it out yet. I maybe should have gotten the 48 needle, because the 40 needle is still going to have to stretch a lot and I like cotton socks; however, I also bought the wooden Kb sock loom with the metal pins, which is adjustable. One way or another I'll figure it out.

@@SandcastleDreamsplease give us an update. I have wide feet and “cankles ”, finding socks that work for my feet and shoes and boots is a challenge! 👍🙏❤️🇨🇦

@@lisaarmstrong3428 Well, I haven't started on the socks yet. I had ordered Loom Knitting Primer. Got tired of waiting on it and got it at the Library. UGH! Copyright 2007. So, when the book I ordered came in, I noticed the cover was different and it had the adjustable wooden sock loom on the cover. "fully revised and updated", and it is! A lot better! YAY! The copyright date is 2016. The instructions are a lot clearer. I found sock weight yarn at my Dollar Tree. I'm still working on some other stuff so it might be awhile, but I believe I am going to stick with the Kb sock loom Fine Gauge, and settle for whatever sock yarn I can find even if it isn't cotton. That loom is adjustable. Also, the book tells you what size yarn to use based upon distance between pegs/hooks. These knitting machines might be good for craft projects, but for socks with heels, I'm going to stick with the adjustable loom. I can't afford to buy a bunch of machines that are not going to give me the results I want. And, the loom book shows you how to knit all kinds of cool stitches with different ways of binding off. They also have a website with more advanced projects. So, if you like working with fine sock yarn size 2, get a sock loom with the pegs (1/4" from center of peg to center of peg). If you like working with standard size 4 yarn for thicker socks get a regular guage peg loom (1/2" from center of peg to center of peg). There are sizes in-between and larger and finer. Its not so much the diameter of the peg, but the spacing that determines what size yarn you can use. I would suggest that you get the book and read it. It covers buying looms. Otherwise you'll spend a ton of money and still only end up with tube socks that may or may not be the right size. I want real socks with heels. I want thin socks so my feet aren't hot and I don't have to buy a larger pair of shoes to wear them. I ALMOST went and bought the Mushroom knitting machine because it would give a wider tube. Then I realized after reading enough reviews that it only liked size 4 worsted yarn and a lot of people hated it because it crunched and sometimes would stop working after a month. I'm so glad I got that book! Saved me a lot of money.

Thank you!! 💕

Do you find the Sentro one is sturdy? I was considering the 40, no idea if socks will even work out on it. Can you skip hooks when casting on to adjust the size?

@@yobinky3677 The Sentros are plastic, but if set up on a smooth surface, they’re fairly stable. I liked the Sentro for acrylic hats, but not all yarns work on either the Addis or the Sentros. You can’t adjust the gauge, so skipping a needle would create a loose and larger weave. I just don’t think the Addi or Sentro are ideal for a quality sock, but are wonderful for hats, stuffed animals, scarves and other items. If you’re looking to make socks, a 3D csm or an Erlbacher Speedy or similar seem a better option. Just my opinion.

Thank you!

Hi Kimberly, What color are you using for your socks? The Kroy does seem like it would be scratchy/itchy but it actually wasn't for me. I made another pair of socks on the sentro with a crocheted heel that I've been wearing over the last few months and they've held up really well so far. I don't wear these mini socks too often but I imagine that they'd hold up fine 😊

You can make a cuff that's like a double brim but anything fancy like ribbing, you'd have to do by hand.

I think if you fold the fabric into shape, you could but I haven't tried that personally.

This wouldn't, no. I have developed a pattern for knee/ thigh socks on the Sentro but it's one of my paid member exclusives on my website. Tbh I'm probably the only one that's figured it out 😅

@@InfinitiCraftingCo I'm glad that I reached out to you then! :) Thank you so much! I'll check out the pattern

@@aristotle29 you can find the teaser video for the that project here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_xwf6xrLAQY.htmlsi=4ujjYZjHbQYiCGc9

I think it was 2-4 skeins since I double strand

Hi Sigi! I actually played with that idea last year and you could get away with legwarmers if you have narrow calfs. As for the taller socks, you might be able to fit one worked up to the knee but not the thigh, unfortunately.

Hi! I think if you used a thin 3 weight or double strand a 1 weight, you should get better results.

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Yes. It's also a gauge thing. 1 weight yarn knits up too thin on this machine if it's single stranded. Double strands make the fabric solid enough for socks.

Hi Carla, That's an idea that I'm playing with right now, I think it's possible.

Hi! It's called Gray Check ☺️

It definitely can! Just keep in mind that the 40 pin machine with create a tube for a larger foot size.

Thank you 😊 I have a 22 pin machine and a 40 pin machine now. For some reason even when I double the 1 weight sock yarn it knits up loosely on the machines. Any advice?

Yes. Just knit enough rounds so that you can fold it inside itself to make them double thickness. Or sew 2 tubes together on the sides.

No offense taken! This is a really old video and I've improved the heel pattern since this was posted for crochet and I also made one for knitting. I assure you that I'm always reading and learning new things about the crafts. I appreciate your input and honesty ♥️

Tube socks don't generally have a heel. If you want to make socks with heels, I have a separate tutorial for that on my channel. If you want to learn how I knit them, that's a member's only tutorial and blog on my website

Hi Debbie, I have a crochet Santa hat pattern tutorial on my channel and a knitted Christmas cape pattern on my blog.