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As we machine knit, our knitting is stretched across the needlebed and we also hang weights. This can distort the stitches. Many machine knitters will "tube" their knitting to "pop" the stitches into place.

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Have you seen this warning in DesignaKnit Stitch Designer? "Error in pattern. There are 2 non-selecting yarns at row ..."
Let's translate this cryptic message and take steps to resolve it.

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Over the years, knitting machines have been made by various manufacturers and marketed in different parts of the world under different brand names. Here's a quick reference for the various names.

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You don't need special yarn for machine knitting. Most importantly the yarn needs to be the appropriate weight for your machine. It must fit in the hooks of the needles.

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Ravel Cord is magical for machine knitters. It's a smooth, strong cord that has innumerable uses. It is also called rip cord or cast on cord.

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