Double Bed machine for creating knit and purl stitches

Double Bed

DB

Machine Needlebed aligned so the needles are facing up (opposite the main bed)


2 Needlebeds engaged with needles opposing each other is referred to as "double bed".
The combination of a main bed and ribber working together can create both knit and purl stitches across a row of knitting.

Ribbing (k1, p1), as well as decorative stitch patterns can be created.