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/flat"nit'/, adj.(of a fabric) made by flat knitting. Cf. circular-knit.[1955-60]
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flat-knit — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : knitted on a flat machine with needles arranged in a straight line contrasted with circular knit * * * /flat nit /, adj. (of a fabric) made by flat knitting. Cf. circular knit. [1955 60] … Useful english dictionary
Flat knitting — is a method for producing knitted fabrics in which the work is turned periodically, i.e., the fabric is knitted from alternating sides. The two sides (or faces ) of the fabric are usually designated as the right side (the side that faces outwards … Wikipedia
circular-knit — adjective knitted in tubular form circular knit sweaters without seams • Similar to: ↑seamless * * * | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : knitted in tubular form by machine and usually later shaped or cut circular knit sweaters and seamless hosiery… … Useful english dictionary
circular-knit — /serr kyeuh leuhr nit /, adj. noting, pertaining to, or made of a fabric made by circular knitting. Cf. flat knit. * * * … Universalium
plain knit — the simplest knitted construction, consisting of vertical ribs visible on the front of the fabric and horizontal rows of stitches visible on the back, used in the production of hosiery and jersey fabrics. Also called flat knit. [1965 70] * * * … Universalium
shaker knit — adjective : coarse flat knit … Useful english dictionary
plain knit — noun see plain knitting 2 * * * the simplest knitted construction, consisting of vertical ribs visible on the front of the fabric and horizontal rows of stitches visible on the back, used in the production of hosiery and jersey fabrics. Also… … Useful english dictionary
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Knitting — Knit redirects here. See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth. Knitting consists of loops called stitches pulled through each other. The active stitches are held on a needle until… … Wikipedia
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