Knitting Machine

The process of a knitting machine – while slightly differs between different types remains recognizable as such:

  1. The needle bar goes forward- the open needles clear the web
  2. The weft thread is laid on the needles
  3. The weft thread falls loosely
  4. The needle bar draws back, the weft is pulled in the open needles
  5. The needle bar draws back, the presser bar drops, the needle loops close and the weft is drawn back through the web
  6. The needles open, a new row has been added to the web which drops under gravity

When to Use a Knitting Machine:

  1. Easier to produce certain patterns as opposed to hand-knitting.
  2. Faster than hand-knitting

Where to Find:

Carnegie Textiles Lab – Wean 1334

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKvv2AE_uP4