Screenshot of DesignaKnit software showing the error message 'There are 2 non-selecting yarns at row' with the problematic pattern area highlighted

Learn DesignaKnit: There are 2 non-selecting yarns at row ...

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.

DesignaKnit Stitch Designer

Have you seen this error in DesignaKnit Stitch Designer?

Steps to resolve

Locate the "offending" row indicated in the message (row 21 in the example) to identify the colors in question
this example we have 2 of the same colors in use. This message can also be displayed with different colors in the same row.

Display the pointer position

Position the cursor to the row indicted in the message

Locate the row number and identify the colors in the row

Open the Yarn Color Setup

Open the Yarn Color Palette

Open the Yarn Color Setup

Yarn Color Setup

Clean up the Palette

Click "Delete Unused"

Click "Pack"

With a clean Palette you can more easily identify the problem

Solution 1: Both colors are NOT needed

If both colors are NOT needed, use "REPLACE" and remove one of the colors

Replace all instances of the right mouse button color with the left mouse button color

Solution 2: Both colors are needed

If both colors ARE needed, assign "Selecting" and "De-Selecting" as appropriate for the design (toggle the needle icon)

Tip:
When designing, it's easier to initially avoid using the same color for selecting and de-selecting needles.

Make it easier on yourself by designing with 2 individual colors even if you are going to use the same yarn color in your knitting. When the stitch pattern is complete and you want to preview and use the pattern, modify the colors.