i bought this last year and never really used it i was running out of time to finish my charity knitting so i tried out the machine i ignored the instructions on type of yarn i used everything but heavy yarn and eyelash yarn i have knitted a huge amount of scarfs hats and neckwarmers i am sorry i didnt start sooner the stuff turned out so cool great cowls i even used my fine gauge noro yarn and made a lovely scarf for me if you have it try it again sylvia