Meaning of knitting machine | Babel Free

Definitions

A device used to create knitted fabrics in a semi or fully automated fashion.

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“Circular-knitting machines are high-speed production machines that can knit⟳ rolls of fabric for cutting and sewing in single jersey, double⟳ jersey, or purl stitch according to the type⟳ of knitting machine.”

“The four basic weft-knitted structures are (a) plain, (b) rib, (c) interlock and (d) purl. The plain structure⟳ is made in single jersey / bed machine whereas the other three are made in double⟳ jersey / bed machine. Sometimes different design⟳ elements/devices are fitted in knitting machine and then those machines are given names according to the element/ device attached to the machine”

“Her attention was already focused elsewhere, on a display of 1950s knitting patterns and a knitting machine in the neighbouring shop⟳.”

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