What is knitting?

Knitting creates new fabric by using yarns and needles and interlocking the threads. It is a technique that has been loved for many centuries, and it can be done using hands or specialized knitting machines for industrial use.

What are the standard knitting techniques?

Knitting has evolved through centuries, but some techniques are still more common and used than others. Here are some knitting techniques that can be used.

Casting on

This technique creates initial stitches for the knitting process using a needle.

Binding Off

As the name suggests, a binding-off knitting technique creates the finishing part of any knitting project. This process also completes the final row of stitches to ensure a perfect interlock to secure the fabric and knit correctly.

Increasing Decreasing

These techniques are used to increase or decrease the stitches in any fabric.

What are the different types of knitted fabrics?

Knitted fabrics come in different types, with multiple knitting techniques, threads, and processes. This section will examine the common types of knitted fabrics in the market.

Garter Stitch

In this type of knitted fabric, all the rows are created using knit stitches, and the fabric provides the same texture and finish on both sides. Such knitted fabrics are seen in blankets, scarves, and other textured garments.

Ribbing

Ribbing is a knitted fabric with stretchable properties. It consists of alternating columns of knit and purl stitches.

Lace

Lace-knitted fabrics are developed with yarn overs and decrease, including openwork patterns.

Cables

As the name suggests, these knitted fabrics have raised interlocking patterns that provide a twisted appearance. They are used for their visual appearance and textures on hats, scarves, etc.

Stockinette Stitch

A stockinette stitch fabric is quite common in garments like sweaters and socks. It is developed using alternating rows of purl and knit stitches on a fabric, which creates a smoother fabric.

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