Knits Flashcards
1
Q
What are qualities of knits?
A
-Better elasticity
-Crease resistance
-Better wrinkle recovery
2
Q
What is a knit
A
-interlooping of continuous yarn
3
Q
What direction does weft knit go?
A
Crosswise
4
Q
What direction does warp knit go
A
vertical or lengthwise
5
Q
What are wales
A
Rows of stitches that run in columns along length of fabric
6
Q
What are courses
A
Crosswise stitches
7
Q
Types of weft knits
A
Jersey, single, plain
rib
purl