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Knitting is one of several ways to turn thread or yarn into cloth (compare to weaving, crochet). Similar to crochet, knitting consists of bights pulled through other bights; knitting differs from crochet in that multiple bights are "active". The active bights are held on a knitting needle until another bight can be passed through them.
There are two varieties of knitting, weft knitting (the usual kind) and warp knitting. A weft-knitted fabric consists of horizontal parallel courses of yarn and requires only a single yarn. By contrast, warp knitting requires one yarn for every stitch in the row (course); these yarns make vertical parallel wales. Warp knitting is resistant to runs, and is common in lingerie fabric, e.g., tricot. Warp knitting is generally done by machine, whereas weft knitting may be done by machine or by hand. Knitting machines use a different mechanical system to produce results nearly identical to those produced by hand-knitting.
Hand knitted fabrics are usually begun by forming a base series of twisted loops of yarn on a knitting needle ("cast on"). To form a new stitch, a second knitting needle is used to reach through each loop (or stitch) in succession to pull a bight of yarn back through the loop. Work can proceed in the round (circular knitting) or by going back and forth in rows (flat knitting).
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Knitting and weaving... And wrapping. And more of the same. But there's light at the end of the tunnel now. :D
flea_uke (Crystal :)) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:41:03 -0000
Knitting and weaving... And wrapping. And more of the same. But there's light at the end of the tunnel now. :D
It's like I'm knitting a scarf or weaving a tapestry. Except with copper wires and pliers and glass instead of yarn and needles.
jjchang21 (Jonathan Chang) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:06:12 -0000
It's like I'm knitting a scarf or weaving a tapestry. Except with copper wires and pliers and glass instead of yarn and needles.
Gray and red alpaca sweater is done! All but the blocking and the weaving in of about a zillion ends. #knitting
amndw2 (Amanda Watson) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:31:18 -0000
Gray and red alpaca sweater is done! All but the blocking and the weaving in of about a zillion ends. #knitting
editing my last tweet: change "knitting" to "weaving in ends" and change "dinner" to "wine and christmas cookies."
smallbirdjenna (jenna) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:26:59 -0000
editing my last tweet: change "knitting" to "weaving in ends" and change "dinner" to "wine and christmas cookies."
Today, some jerk in a car was ahead of me and he was weaving all over. At least I think he was weaving..he may have just been knitting.
Pelican3d (Rob) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:17:50 -0000
Today, some jerk in a car was ahead of me and he was weaving all over. At least I think he was weaving..he may have just been knitting.
I should be hooking, painting, quilting, knitting, or weaving, but Evan and I are watching random CSI reruns. Where are my antidepressants?
MarkLipinski (MarkLipinski) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:36:45 -0000
I should be hooking, painting, quilting, knitting, or weaving, but Evan and I are watching random CSI reruns. Where are my antidepressants?
Arahne Doo - Slovenia. Integrated CAD/CAM systems for dobby and jacquard weaving processes. On-line tutorials. Free downloadable demo. Links to related sites.
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AVL Looms, Inc - USA. Developers of Macintosh compatible textile design and production software for treadle and dobby looms. Also, new and used looms and accessories. List of agents. Links to related sites.
Booria Systems - Iran. Developers of CAD/CAM systems for jacquard and dobby, hand and machine weaving of carpets. Extensive product information and technical guides.
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Canyon Art Co - USA. Windows 95/98 and NT compatible software for the creation and display of dobby weaving patterns, and loom control drivers. Downloadable demos. Pricelist.
Continental Automation Systems Pvt., Ltd - India. Developers of CAD/CAM software for the woven textiles industry. Software for jacquard, dobby and label weaving design, and fabrics printing. Also, production management systems.
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FibPaint - France. Developers of software for flatbed, circular and socks knitting machinery. Downloadable graphics toolbox, automatic pattern preparation, colorways and print editor, and color design to machine conversion program. On-line updates. English and French.
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JacqCAD International - USA. Macintosh based software for design, editing, loom control file creation, and designs punching for the jacquard weaving process. Technical information on PDF files. Requires Acrobat Reader.
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Knitting software - Free download of software for Shima Seiki knitting machines SEC202FF and SES234FF.
Maple Hill Software - USA. Developers of Windows based simulator for weave design and colorways. On-line tutorial. Download of trial version, latest version and program updates. Links to related sites.
Pointcarré - France. Developers of Macintosh compatible, dobby and jacquard weaving and knitting design software. Also, textile printing design and reproduction software. On-line tutorials. English and French.
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ScotWeave - CAD system for design and manufacture of dobby and jacquard, flatwoven and velvet fabrics. Created by the ScotWeave software company at the Scottish College of Textiles.
Sholingur Textiles, Ltd - India. Diversified company, active in textiles and software. Developers of fully integrated, modular software packages for yarn spinning, knitting and weaving processes. Also, ERP consulting and web enabling solutions.
Sophis Systems NV - Belgium. Developers of comprehensive CAD/CAM solutions for textile printing and weaving design and merchandising. Comprehensive product information. List of events.
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Startes Jaquard S.p.A. - Italy. Designs and design software for jacquard weaving machines. Harnesses and accessories for textile looms.
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TexCalc - Software tools for the warp and weft knitting industry. Purpose developed programs for converters, machine maintenance, warpers, yarn purchasers, production management, and cost evaluation and calculation. Extensive page of links to related sites.
Textronics - India. Developers of software for the design of yarn dyed, jacquard and dobby woven fabrics. Also, CAD/CAM solution for studio applications. Extensive product information.
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The DesignScope Company - Germany. Software developers for the textile industry. CAD/CAM programs for jacquard weaving and warp knitting processes. Also, development of application specific software. On-line simulations. Site opens in new, full screen window. English and German.
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Viable Systems, Inc - USA. Developers of CAD/CAM systems and software for the design and manufacture of jacquard woven fabrics. Also, laser cutting machinery. List of trade shows.
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WeavePoint 5 - Windows based software for creating, editing, analyzing and archiving of advanced textile patterns and colorways, for hand loom weavers and textile designers. Discussion forum. Downloadable demo version.
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for Windows. For hand loom weavers and textile designers.
Very easy to learn and use. ]
Wonder Weaves Systems - India. Developers of Windows based software packages for textile and carpet weave and print design. Detailed product descriptions.
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