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The method of converting yarn into fabric by intermeshing loops, which are formed with the help of needles is known as knitting. There are two basic forms of knitting technology: Weft Knitting and Warp Knitting. Weft knitting is done with hands, and with machines. Warp knitting is done by machines only. In weft knitting, only a single yarn is required and the fabric consists of horizontal parallel courses of yarn. On the other hand, warp knitting requires one yarn for every stitch in the row, that is the course, and these yarns make vertical parallel wales.
Warp Knitting
Warp knitting has one set of yarn for each wale, each yarn only travels vertically The knitting is produced using a specialist warp knit machine Warp-knitted end products include, net and lace curtain fabrics, and fabrics that imitate crochet
Weft Knitting
Weft knitting has one set of yarn which only travels horizontally across the fabric Weft knitted fabrics can be produced using a variety of powered, electronic, industrial or, domestic knitting machines The fabric can also be made by hand using two knitting needles Weft knitted fabric can be shaped during manufacture It can also be produced as 'piece goods' (lengths of fabric) which are then cut and sewn like woven fabric
Knitting Needle
Knitting Action
Plain-Knit Stitch
-The basic form of knitting is the Plain Knit. This stitch can be produced in flat knit, tubular, or circular forms. The flat knit is also called jersey stitch. - In plain knitted stitch, each loop is drawn through other loops to the right side of the fabric. The loops form vertical rows, also called wales, on the fabric face, giving it a sheen, and crosswise rows, also called courses, on the back. - The plain-knit stitch produces relatively lightweight fabric compared with the thicker fabrics produced by other stitches.
Plain- knit
Feeder Diagram
Rib Stitch
The Rib knitted stitch is produced either on a flat rib machine or a circular rib machine. Rib knitted fabric has alternating rows of plain and purl stitches constructed so that both the face and back of the fabric look alike. Rib construction is costlier because of the greater amount of yarn needed. Weft Knitted Fabric is usually highly elastic and highly drapeable and these two properties make the fabric suitable for a wide range of apparel applications. Weft knitted fabric is considered to be comfortable both for outer garments and undergarments.
Rig Stitch
Rib Knitting
Rib Stitch
Purl Stitch
This stitch is also known as the links/links stitch. It is made on flatbed and circular machines by needles using hooks on both ends. The hooks alternately draw loops to the front of the fabric in one course, and to the back in the next course. It is a slow and costly technique. Purlstitched fabric looks the same on both sides and resembles the reverse of the plain knit. Because the purl stitch has crosswise stretch and excellent lengthwise stretch, it is widely used in kids' and infant wear.
Rib Gaiting
Interlock stitch
Interlock Gaiting