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Knitted Fabric Structure Classifications and Types

This document appears to be a student worksheet about different types of knitted fabrics. It asks the student to define key knitting terms like wale and course. It also asks the student to describe different knit structures like single knit, double knit, and pile knit. For each structure, it asks how the yarns are interlocked, what fibers can be used, what they look like, and their characteristics and uses. Samples of each knit type need to be attached and labeled. The worksheet aims to teach students the different knitted fabric formations and their features.

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Knitted Fabric Structure Classifications and Types

This document appears to be a student worksheet about different types of knitted fabrics. It asks the student to define key knitting terms like wale and course. It also asks the student to describe different knit structures like single knit, double knit, and pile knit. For each structure, it asks how the yarns are interlocked, what fibers can be used, what they look like, and their characteristics and uses. Samples of each knit type need to be attached and labeled. The worksheet aims to teach students the different knitted fabric formations and their features.

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Name:

Class:

Knitted Fabric Structure:


What is the process of knitting?
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What type of fibres can be used for knitting?


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What are knitted fabrics made up of? Describe the fabric formation:

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- Using your
Textbook
Textiles &
Design
C.Castle & L.
Peters (2007).
Pages 129139.
-Complete the
following
worksheet
using your
OWN
words/add
samples from
plastic slip.
- File in notes
folder.

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What is course knitting and what is the wale knitting? What are they used for?
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Draw a knit and label the components (course, wale):

Name:

Class:

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Single KnitWhat is a single knit? How are the yarns interlocked and what can they be made of?
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What does a single knit look like? List some of its characteristics and uses.
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Label and stick in a sample of a single knit

Sample Name:______________________

Name:

Class:

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Double KnitWhat is a double knit? How are the yarns interlocked and what can they be made of?
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What does a double knit look like? List some of its characteristics and uses.
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Label and stick in a sample of a double knit:

Sample Name:______________________

Name:

Class:

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Pile KnitWhat is a pile knit? How are the yarns interlocked and what can they be made of?
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What does a pile knit look like? List some of its characteristics and uses.
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_________________________________________________________ ________________________
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Label and stick in a sample of a pile knit:

Sample Name:______________________

Name:

Class:

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Tricot KnitWhat is a tricot knit? How are the yarns interlocked and what can they be made of?
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What does a tricot knit look like? List some of its characteristics and uses.
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Label and stick in a sample of a tricot knit:

Sample Name:______________________

Name:

Class:

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Raschel KnitWhat is a Raschel knit? How are the yarns interlocked and what can they be made of?
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What does a Raschel knit look like? List some of its characteristics and uses.
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Label and stick in a sample of a Raschel knit

Sample Name:______________________

Name:

Class:

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Knit LaceWhat is a Knit Lace? How are the yarns interlocked and what can they be made of?
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What does a Knit Lace look like? List some of its characteristics and uses.
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Label and stick in a sample of a Knit Lace

Sample Name:______________________

Name:

Class:

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Net FabricWhat is a Net Fabric? How are the yarns interlocked and what can they be made of?
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What does a Net Fabric look like? List some of its characteristics and uses.
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Label and stick in a sample of a Net Fabric:

Sample Name:______________________

Name:

Class:

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Glossary/ extra notes:


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