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What is the purpose of knitting notation?
What is the purpose of knitting notation?
Which diagram is developed specifically for weft knitting?
Which diagram is developed specifically for weft knitting?
What does an 'X' in the Box Diagram indicate?
What does an 'X' in the Box Diagram indicate?
In the Point Diagram, what does each horizontal row of points represent?
In the Point Diagram, what does each horizontal row of points represent?
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What does the 'lowest row' in both Point and Bar Diagrams signify?
What does the 'lowest row' in both Point and Bar Diagrams signify?
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Which of the following describes single-faced structures in knitting?
Which of the following describes single-faced structures in knitting?
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How are reverse loops indicated in the Box / Graph / Squared Diagram?
How are reverse loops indicated in the Box / Graph / Squared Diagram?
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Which knitting notation method uses bars to represent needles?
Which knitting notation method uses bars to represent needles?
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What type of structure is specifically described as having an identical number of each stitch on both needle beds?
What type of structure is specifically described as having an identical number of each stitch on both needle beds?
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Which fabric type is produced using a straight machine with reciprocating yarn carriers?
Which fabric type is produced using a straight machine with reciprocating yarn carriers?
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What is the primary characteristic of tubular fabrics produced on circular machines?
What is the primary characteristic of tubular fabrics produced on circular machines?
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What does the term 'cut edge fabric' refer to?
What does the term 'cut edge fabric' refer to?
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What happens to balanced structures at the edges of the fabric?
What happens to balanced structures at the edges of the fabric?
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Which type of machine is required for producing a selvedged fabric?
Which type of machine is required for producing a selvedged fabric?
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What is a characteristic of double-faced structures when two sets of needles are employed?
What is a characteristic of double-faced structures when two sets of needles are employed?
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What determines the width of a slit tube of fabric produced on a 30-inch circular machine?
What determines the width of a slit tube of fabric produced on a 30-inch circular machine?
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Study Notes
Knitting Notations
- Knitting notations are simplified, symbolic representations of knitting patterns.
- These eliminate the need for time-consuming sketches or written descriptions.
- Three main methods are used: Box/Graph/Squared Diagram, Point Diagram, and Bar Diagram.
Box/Graph/Squared Diagram
- Developed by the Leicester School of Textiles for weft knitting.
- Each square represents a needle or stitch.
- An 'X' indicates a face stitch, 'O' indicates a reverse stitch.
- Intermeshing direction at the base of the loop is crucial for determining the stitch direction.
Point Diagram
- Each point represents a needle.
- The thread path is drawn, showing stitch formation.
- Horizontal rows show adjacent needles in a knitting cycle.
- The lowest row of points represents the starting course.
Bar Diagram
- Each bar represents a needle in plan view.
- When the thread path is drawn, it also represents the stitch.
- Horizontal rows show adjacent needles in a course.
- The lowest row of bars represents the starting course.
Examples (from images)
- Example 1: Illustrates single jersey structure, needing one needle bed.
- Example 2: Demonstrates double jersey structure, requiring two needle beds.
Single-Faced Structures
- Needles are arranged in a straight line or circle, acting as a single set.
- Loops on one side of the fabric represent the face, the opposite side the reverse/back.
Double-Faced Structures
- Uses two sets of independently controlled needles to create double-sided patterns.
- Shows both face and reverse (back) loops on each side of the fabric.
Balanced Structures
- Double-faced structures with identical stitch counts on each needle bed.
- Usually identical on both fabric surfaces, though different colors are possible.
- Typically do not curl at the edges.
Selvedged Fabrics
- Fabrics with self-edges created by a specific machine where the yarn passes across the needle bed backwards and forwards.
Cut Edge Fabrics
- Fabric edges produced by slitting a tube of fabric.
- Circular machines can create fabrics with a width of approximately 94 inches (2.38 meters). This is at the knitting stage, and before relaxation of the material.
Tubular Fabrics
- Can be single-faced or double-faced.
- Created on circular or straight knitting machines, with or without needle sets. The yarn moves between sets, and between stitches, to complete the tube.
- Tubular double-faced fabric is often made on straight machines with two needle beds, facilitating needle bed racking and loop transfer.
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Explore the various knitting notations used in patterns, including Box/Graph, Point, and Bar Diagrams. This quiz will test your understanding of how these symbols represent different stitches and their formation. Perfect for knitters looking to enhance their pattern-reading skills!
