BASIC KNITTING ELEMENT OF KNITTING:

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BASIC KNITTING ELEMENT OF KNITTING:

1. Needle
2. Sniker
3. Cam

Needle:

It is the first knitting elements. Needle is a hooked metal parts
which is used to make a loop.

There are three types of needles:

A. Latch needle
B. Bearded needle and
C. Compound needle.

Latch needle:

The needle consists of six main parts:
Stem – Used to hold the course of old loops.
Hook –The hook is used to catch a thread and form loops.
Rivet – Holds the latch in place and allows it to pivot.
Latch – The latch combines the task performed by the presser bar and the beard of the bearded needle.
Butt – The butt enables the movement of the needle to be controlled by a cam mechanism. A track
raises and lowers the needle.
Tail – Used to provide support to the needle.