Knitted Loop Structures and Stitches

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What is the basic stitch in knitting known as?

Knit stitch (correct)

Tuck stitch

Miss stitch

Purl stitch

Which stitch is formed when the knitting needle holds its old loop and receives a new yarn?

Knit stitch

Tuck stitch (correct)

Slip stitch

Miss stitch

What happens at the maximum height of the looping plane for a knit stitch?

The needle skips to the next position

The old loop is dropped

The needle forms an elongated stitch

The new loop is knocked over the old loop (correct)

What limits the number of consecutive tucks a needle can form?

The size of the needle hook Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the held loop and the tuck loop in a tuck stitch?

The tuck loop always lies at the back of the held loop Signup and view all the answers

In knitting technology, what does the term 'miss position' refer to?

The position where the needle does not receive yarn Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of stitch position identified in knitting?

Knit row Signup and view all the answers

What typically occurs when a needle completes its stroke during knitting?

The old loop becomes a needle loop of normal configuration Signup and view all the answers

What distinctive appearance do tuck stitches have when viewed from the back of a fabric?

Inverted V shapes Signup and view all the answers

How do tuck stitches affect the length and width of the fabric?

They reduce length and increase width Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'miss stitch' primarily characterized by?

Yarn passing without forming a stitch Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the effect of miss stitches on fabric width?

They narrow the fabric as wales come together Signup and view all the answers

What effect do tuck stitches have on the thickness of the fabric?

They increase fabric thickness Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for a miss stitch?

Float stitch Signup and view all the answers

Why are miss stitches advantageous in knitted fabric design?

They permit selective yarn positioning Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the fabric's weight when miss stitches are introduced?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Knitted Loop Structures

The weft knitted structures are composed of loops
New loops are formed when the knitting needle clears the previous loop, receives new yarn, and knocks over the old loop
Three needle positions exist (knit, tuck, miss) determining stitch type
Individual needle height control, and cam selection, produces various stitches.
Stitch requirements use swing cams and auxiliary cams.

Knit Stitch

Basic stitch, also called the plain stitch
A knit stitch forms when a needle receives a new loop and knocks over the old loop
The old loop then becomes a normal needle loop
Forms a complete stroke, reaching the maximum height on the looping plane

Tuck Stitch

A tuck stitch forms when a needle holds its old loop and receives a new yarn
Two loops collect in the needle hook
The held loop is at the back, and the loop next to it is the tuck loop
Number of tucks is limited by the yarn the needle hook can hold (typically 4-5 loops)

Miss Stitch

A miss stitch occurs when one or more knitting needles are deactivated, and the yarn passes by without forming a stitch
Yarn floats on the reverse side of the held loop (technical back)
Floats run from one loop to the next
Also known as a float stitch or welt stitch

Stitch Combinations

Knitted fabrics can use all three stitches (knit, tuck, miss) to create various textures, colours, and structural effects.
These three stitches combined create a wide array of structural effects in fabrics.

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Description

Explore the intricacies of knitted loop structures including the weft knitted variations and the fundamental knit, tuck, and miss stitches. This quiz delves into how needle positions and cam selections affect the formation of stitches, ensuring a solid understanding of knitting techniques.