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Introduction to Knitting
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► The
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Introduction knitting describes the technique of constructing textile structures by forming a continuous length of yarn into columns of vertically
intermeshed
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► Knitted
fabrics
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been
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increased
popularity during the past two decade.
► Knitted fabrics are now widely used in the
applications
where
woven
fabrics
formerly
predominated.
► Today, the usage of knitted fabrics ranges from
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Why Knits are popular?
► Knits fabric are usually
soft and drape well.
► It mold and move easily
with body moment.
► Its stretchability is good.
► It resist wrinkles.
► Most important perhaps is
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History of Knitting
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History of Knitting
► Hand knitting has been practiced for thousands of
years. Where and how this art was invented is still a mystery. ► From the beginning the art of knitting was an
occupation for women.
► Records seem to indicate that sweaters were first
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History of Knitting
► The earliest example of true knitting is a pair of
knitting socks found in Egypt, dating back to A.D. 1100just over 9 centuries ago!
► Socks and stockings were knitted because they had
to be shaped to the foot or leg.
► By the 16th century knitting had advanced into a
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