Knit Fabrics

Knitted fabric is a textile that results from knitting, the process of ..

Knitted fabric is a textile that results from knitting, the process of inter-looping of yarns or inter-meshing of loops. Its properties are distinct from woven fabric in that it is more flexible and can be more readily constructed into smaller pieces, making it ideal for socks and hats.

Contents

• 1Weft-knit and warp-knit fabric

• 2Structure of knitted fabrics

o 2.1Courses and wales

o 2.2Knitting stitches and stitch patterns

o 2.3Right- and left-plaited stitches

o 2.4Edges and joins between fabrics

o 2.5Cables, increases, and lace

o 2.6Ornamentations and additions

• 3Properties of fabrics

o 3.1Texture

o 3.2Color