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knitting machineMachine for textile and garment production. Flatbed machines may be hand-operated or power-driven, and, by selection of colour, type of stitch, cam design, and Jacquard device (see Jacquard loom), almost unlimited variety is possible. Modern circular machines may have 100 feeders, allowing each needle to pick up 100 threads per revolution. Both spring (invented c. 1589) and latch (invented 1847) needles are used, with the latter more common. Small bladelike units (sinkers) are inserted between every two needles to engage and hold the completed fabric. Machines may have pattern wheels controlling needle action to produce special stitches, and also a Jacquard mechanism. See also William Lee. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The body rhythms of the knitters, themselves disciplined models for the regular shuttling of the knitting machine, become visible in the surface. Keywords: The method includes retaining a free end of the elastomeric yarn in a relaxed condition, and taking up the free end into the circular knitting machine while feeding the elastomeric yarn at a first feed rate. But despite all the office tools that help keep the successful author organized, able to meet publishers' deadlines, and stay on track while on book tours, one of her favorite devices is her Brother knitting machine. |
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