Hand knitting is the foundation stone of today's mechanical and electronic stitch formation. In
1589, W. Lee invented the mechanical stitch formation technique on the stocking frame. His …

Knitting is the second most popular technique of fabric or garment formation by interlooping
from one or one set of yarn and its share in fabric production is about 25%. The larger …

This chapter provides information about the use of cotton fiber and its main role in the
knitting industry. Modern knitting industry covers a wide range of technologies and methods; …

The art of knitting has been rapidly progressing in the developed countries of the world.
Unlike woven fabrics, knitted fabrics are popular for their shape fitting properties, softer …

The concept of knitting from converting yarn into fabric using loops dates back to some 3000
years ago. Weft knitting is the first ever used technique to knit a fabric by means of two …

The book looks at the history of knitting and how the process has evolved to the latest
developments. The chapters discuss the principles involved in all types of knitting machines …

This latest edition of the definitive knitting technology textbook is an essential reference for
all textiles students, textile engineers and technicians involved in knitted garment design …

HE art of spinning fibres into T threads dates back beyond re-corded history. Fabrics woven
from threads are found in Egyptian and Chaldean tombs, and nothing can be said as to the …

Knitting is an enduringly popular and creative craft, but many associate the techniques
primarily with hand knitting, believing machine knitting to require arcane knowledge …