Essential stitch actions

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What is happening to the loop?

These three actions are different because the machine treats the existing loop differently.

Slip stitch
The needle does not receive new yarn. The existing loop remains on the needle while the yarn passes by.
A float is created at the back of the knit.

Float
A float is a length of yarn that passes across the back or surface of the fabric without forming a new loop at that needle position.
A float is created at the back of the knit.


Transfer
Transfers can be used to:

  • move stitches sideways

  • create holes or open structures

  • shape the fabric

  • create cables and other patterns

  • prepare stitches for increases or decreases

Ontdek

Why are these actions useful?

These actions give the knitting machine much more control than simply knitting every needle.

By selecting which needles knit, miss, tuck or transfer, the machine can create:

Patterns
Different needles can create different visual areas.

Open structures
Transferred stitches can create holes and open spaces.

Shape
Moving stitches or changing their position can help form three-dimensional shapes.

Texture
Combining actions can produce raised, recessed or irregular surfaces.

Colour effects
Floats can be used to create patterned colour areas.

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Float Stitch

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Explore different textures created with these techniques

See the different textures here

Bronnen:

Spencer, D. J. (2001). Knitting Technology. 3e druk, Woodhead Publishing.
https://noteboi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Knitting-Technology-compressed.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Coppieters, I. (2002). Breitechnieken – Opleiding voor commerciële medewerkers. VDAB Training & Opleiding, via Cobot.

Fashionary. (2024). The Knitwear Manual: Een complete gids voor het ontwerpen van gebreide kleding.