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SWEATER KNIT & YARN RESOURCE

Knitted fabric is produced by a knitting process of intersecting loops of yarn in a horizontal (weft) direction or in a vertical (weft) direction. Therefore, all knitted fabrics can be divided into two primary classes—weft knits , and warp knits . Generally, warp knit fabrics tend to be stretchier in the width, while weft knit fabrics tend to have more spring back in both width and length.

A row of knitted loops is called a course. A column of loops is known as a wale. The number of courses and wales per inch or unit length, and the total number of loops per unit area are directly related to the fabric quality. The higher the number in each group, the better the fabric.

Knit Constructions

Basic Knit Construction   / Stitches	Specialty Knit Constructions  / Patterns	Knitted Trims & Seaming   for Knitted Fabrics
1 X 1 Rib 6 X 2 Rib Interlock Jersey / Reverse Jersey Rib Stripe (1x1 Rib)	1/2 Cardigan Blister Cable Float Jacquard (face) / Float Jacquard (back) Full Cardigan Full Fashion Intarsia (face) / Intarsia (back) Ladderback Jacquard (face) / Ladderback Jacquard (back) Links and Links Plaited Fabric Pointelle Jersey Pointelle Rib Rack Stitch Rib Jacquard (face) /Rib Jacquard (back) Selective Transfer Tuck Stitch Welt	Border Trim Curl-edge Trim Crocheted Edge Double Rib Trim (attached by specialized machine equipment) Linking Overlock (Merrow) Single Rib Trim (attached by an overlock / cover stitch) Tubular Looping

Yarn Types

Boucle Yarn Chenille Yarn Core Spun Yarn Filament Yarn Flake Yarn	Heather Yarn Loop Yarn Marled Yarn Metalic Yarn Nub Yarn	Roving Seed Yarn Space Dyed Yarn Spun Yarn Slub Yarn

 

 

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