Tuesday, July 29, 2008

jersey knits fabrics

Like weaving, knitting is a technique for producing a two-dimensional fabric from a one-dimensional yarn or thread. The process of knitting has three basic tasks: (1) the active (unsecured) stitches must be held so they don't drop; (2) these stitches must be released sometime after they are secured; and (3) new bights of yarn must be passed through the fabric, usually through active stitches, thus securing them.

The diameter affects the size of stitches, which affects the gauge of the knitting and the elasticity of the fabric. There are many easy to use -patterned sock yarns, sold in the market. Double ribbing is the pattern is used for hems and borders for necklines or cuffs of sweaters, socks and mitts.

Skeins and balls are generally sold with a yarn-band, a label that describes the yarn's weight, length, dye lot, fiber content, washing instructions, suggested needle size, likely gauge, etc. You will know how to do something that not many people know how to do, but might wish they did. The two stitches are related in that a knit stitch seen from one side of the fabric appears as a purl stitch on the other side.

Good luck with your knitting. You'll be amazed at how much faster the second, third, and fourth version of the same pattern can be.

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