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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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Her Austin, Texas-based home is a technology editor's dream--from the wireless network to the latest flat-panel monitors, from the computerized knitting machines (knitting is her favorite hobby) to the voice-activated car and navigation system--if it's the latest and greatest, Foxx has likely had her hands on it (or will soon). The introduction of whole-garment knitting machines is reviving domestic production. ``Slaughtering hogs and running knitting machines are businesses of yesterday,'' Bryan said, ``and they have low returns. |
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