Ordinarily, stitches are knitted in the same order in every row, and the wales of the fabric run parallel and vertically along the fabric. Sock-knitting machines are used to make socks.
A modern knitting machine in the process of weft knitting. Of course, the challenge of a complicated pattern, or a technique previously untried requires a bit more focus and can result in "tinking" (also known as un-knitting) or even some serious "frogging" (ripping out more than a few stitches, so called because "rip-it, rip-it" is reminiscent of the frog's "ribbit"). In knitting certain articles of clothing, especially larger ones like sweaters, the final knitted garment will be made of several knitted pieces, with individual sections of the garment knit separately and then sewn together.
These meandering loops can be stretched easily in different directions, which gives knitting much more elasticity than woven fabrics; depending on the yarn and knitting pattern, knitted garments can stretch as much as 500%. Sport weight yarns are also used in the machine. I learned a lot from a great book I discovered a while back.
Even a beginner can make a simple scarf with novelty yarn in just a few hours, and have it look just fantastic. The place where smart knitters gather resources and share stories.
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