- flat knitting
-
a knitting process in which the yarn is knitted horizontally on needles set in a straight line. Cf. circular knitting.[1935-40]
* * *
Universalium. 2010.
* * *
Universalium. 2010.
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
flat knitting — a knitting process in which the yarn is knitted horizontally on needles set in a straight line. Cf. circular knitting. [1935 40] … Useful english dictionary
flat-knit — /flat nit /, adj. (of a fabric) made by flat knitting. Cf. circular knit. [1955 60] * * * … Universalium
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
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
Knitting machine — The knitting machine, sometimes called knitting frame, knitting loom,or hand knitting machine, is used to produce knit fabrics on a fixedbed of hooked needles. Knitting machines can be hand powered or motor assisted.Pattern stitches can be… … Wikipedia
Knitting needle — Bamboo knitting needles A … Wikipedia
Circular knitting — Knitting using a circular needle. Four double pointed knitting … Wikipedia
knitting — /nit ing/, n. 1. the act of a person or thing that knits. 2. the act of forming a fabric by looping a continuous yarn. 3. knitted work. 4. stick or tend to one s knitting, a. to mind one s own business: Don t worry about my work just tend to your … Universalium
flat machine — noun : a knitting machine with needles arranged on a horizontal flat bed … Useful english dictionary