Introduction to fully fashioned knitwear (Part 09)

Presented by: Rashedul al rashid
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Fully Fashion Knitwear

Knit fabric Notation

Knit fabric notation is the symbols which represent different types of loops.

Like: For technical face loop (V shape) indicate as T

And Technical back loop (semi circle shape) indicate as 

Importance of knit fabric notation:

Language differences and variation in terminology cause communication problem for different trade personnel from different country. Fabric description may vary even among organization within the same country. The most visually accurate way of communication is to draw full loop structure. But however accurate drawing is much more complicated and time consuming. That’s why trade personnel prefer the notation.

Notation of Single Jersey:	Notation of Double Jersey:	Notation of Rib (1×1):
T/B     T/F Í Í Í Í	T/B Í Í Í Í T/F Í Í Í Í	T/B  Í  Í T/F Í  Í 

Process Breakdown of Fully Fashioned Knitwear

Body Panel (Front or Back):

N eedle select for bottom rib by needle selector; i.e. 1×1 rib or 2×2 rib

Prepare rib height (as per requirement) B y giving courses

Loop transfer from back needle bed to front needle bed (if the body panel is in jersey) B y transfer comb

K nit upto armhole starts point

Create armhole (depends on styling) By decreasing or increasing, decreasing both.

Sleeve Panel:

N eedle select for cuff rib by needle selector; i.e. 1×1 rib or 2×2 rib

Prepare rib height (as per requirement) B y giving courses

Loop transfer from back needle bed to front needle bed (if the sleeve panel is in jersey) B y transfer comb

Knit up to armhole line starts point

Linking:

L inking right shoulder

A ttach collar rib

L ink left shoulder

A ttach sleeve panel

S ide seam close

End of operation

  

Understanding different fancy stitches/ design:

Identification:
Name of Stitch		Construction	Appearance
Shaker stitch/ Half cardigan stitch	:	Normally 1×1	T/F & T/B are not same. T/F looks fluffy/ bulky & T/B looks tight V-shape/chain stitch
Full cardigan stitch	:	Normally 1×1	T/F & T/B are same. Both looks raised V-shape.
Milano stitch	:	Normally Double jersey	T/F & T/B are not same. T/F joint V-shape & T/B chain stitch.
Zigzag stitch	:	Any construction	Waleswise
Drop knit	:	Odd construction like: 5×1, 3×1,5×2,4×3 etc	Both side not same. Could be double bedded or single bedded.
Pointal stitch	:
Tuck stitch/ Pineapple stitch	:		It covers (single or double side) with tiny holes.
Cables	:		Normal: single cross Joint Fancy: 2 lines joint cables Butterfly: 3 lines cables or more stitch
Diamond	:		Normal: single needle or double needle Fancy Diamond Pointal diamond Half diamond Pointal half diamond

Thanks and Best regards

Bipul