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

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.

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Infographic showing worldwide knitting machine manufacturers and their associated brand names across different countries and regions
Machine Knitting Tips
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Knitting Machines Around the World

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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Three different types of ravel cord displayed side by side, showing varying thicknesses and materials used for machine knitting cast-on and waste edges
Machine Knitting Techniques
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6 Ways to use Ravel Cord

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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Brother KH260 bulky knitting machine carriage threaded with yarn, showing the 9mm needle spacing
Machine Knitting Tips
Brother 260

Brother KH260 Bulky Knitting Machine

The Brother KH260 is the last punchcard bulky (9mm) knitting machine that the Brother company produced. It is a workhorse of a machine with everything you need to create beautiful bulky weight knitting.

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Knitting machine needle bed background with overlaid text showing pattern creation methods: punch card, electronics, mylar sheets, and hand manipulation
Machine Knitting Techniques
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Decorative Patterning with Knitting Machines

Quickly and easily create lace, textured patterns and multi-color designs with a knitting machine. With buttons, punchcards, electronics and even hand manipulation the sky's the limit!

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Illustration showing the diagonal construction of a colorful shawl, with arrows indicating the knitting direction from one corner to the opposite corner, demonstrating the increase and decrease shaping
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
curl Diagonal

The Ultimate DIY Shawl

Knitting diagonals is a common way for hand-knitters to make scarves, shawls, wraps and blankets. With a few considerations, machine knitters can join in the fun!

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Asymmetric V-neckline illustration showing the use of Knit it Now charting tools
Knitwear Design
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Slope vs Taper - Draft Angles for your Knitting

When drafting knitting patterns or just making adjustments, understanding the math behind angled shaping is important. Explore the difference between slopes and tapers. Do you struggle with math? Check out the Knit it Now tools to take the guesswork out of creating custom knitting instructions.

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Side-by-side silhouettes comparing correct and incorrect sitting postures at a machine knitting table. One woman demonstrates proper ergonomic position while the other shows poor posture
Machine Knitting Tips
machine knitting

Machine Knitters: Save your Back and Shoulders

When machine knitting, your position at the machine is most important. Add to your knitting pleasure by being comfortable and protecting your back, neck and shoulders.

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Illustrated guide showing different sweater neckline styles for machine knitting, including crew neck, v-neck, scoop neck and boat neck variations
Knitwear Design
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Neckline Planning for Machine Knitters

When choosing a sweater style to knit, one of the many decisions is "what neckline style do I want?" For machine knitters, consider your skills, your machine, techniques and your yarn when making a decision.

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Demonstration of twisted cord creation showing loose yarn strands next to finished twisted cord
Machine Knitting Techniques
embellishment

Twisted Cord Fun

Use a kitchen appliance to create an easy, pretty and fun alternative to I-Cord for ties, straps, and embellishment. Turn strands of yarn into a strong cord.

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Machine knitted infinity scarf with diagram overlay illustrating how the reversible fabric is constructed and grafted together
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
curl scarves

Machine Knit No Roll Infinity Scarf

Make it in a weekend! An Infinity (or Mobius) Scarf has no beginning and no end. Knit yours with your knitting machine in a gorgeous yarn in no time!

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Screenshot of Knit it Now's alphabetical glossary showing machine knitting terms and their definitions
Machine Knitting Tips
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Machine Knitting Terms Glossary

Don't let cryptic abbreviations and mysterious machine knitting terms discourage you. Use the Knit it Now Machine Knitter's Terms Glossary to understand vintage patterns and books. Use it for a refresher for the jargon used by machine knitters.

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