Knitting technology : a comprehensive handbook and practical guide / David J. Spencer
Imprint
Cambridge, England ; Pennsylvaia : Technomic Publishing, 2001
Edition
3rd ed
Descript
xxv, 386 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
CONTENT
1. An introduction to textile technology -- 2. From hand knitting to hand frame knitting -- 3. General terms and principles of knitting technology -- 4. Basic mechanical principles of knitting technology -- 5. Elements of knitted loop structure -- 6. Comparison of weft and warp knitting -- 7. The four primary base weft knitted structures -- 8. The various types of weft knitting machines -- 9. Stitches produced by varying the sequence of the needle loop intermeshing -- 10. Coloured stitch designs in weft knitting -- 11. Pattern and selection devices -- 12. Electronic in knitting -- 13. Circular fabric knitting -- 14. Speciality fabrics and machines -- 15. Loop transfer stitches -- 16. Wefts, garment sequences and knitting to shape -- 17. The straight bar frame and full-fashioning -- 18. Flat knitting, basic principles and structures -- 19. Automatic power flat knitting -- 20.Circular garment-length machines -- 21. The manufacture of hosiery on small-diameter circular machines -- 22. Aspects of knitting science -- 23. Basic warp knitting principles -- 24. Classes of warp knitting machines -- 25. Plain tricot structures knitted with two full set guide bars -- 26. Surface interest, relief and open-work structures -- 27. 'Laying-in' and fall-plate -- 28. Multi guide bar machines and fabrics -- 29. Double needle bar warp knitting machines -- 30. Technical textiles