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This document outlines a course on knitting technology. The objectives are to gain experience in hand and machine knitting, understand the Indian knitting industry, and learn about knitting structures and garment construction. The course covers the history and development of knitting, basic knitting principles, weft and warp knitting methods, specialized knitting techniques, electronics in knitting, and quality control of knitted garments. Practical lessons include operating knitting machines, creating samples, yarn calculations, and factory visits. References on knitting technology are also provided.

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Es2 KT

This document outlines a course on knitting technology. The objectives are to gain experience in hand and machine knitting, understand the Indian knitting industry, and learn about knitting structures and garment construction. The course covers the history and development of knitting, basic knitting principles, weft and warp knitting methods, specialized knitting techniques, electronics in knitting, and quality control of knitted garments. Practical lessons include operating knitting machines, creating samples, yarn calculations, and factory visits. References on knitting technology are also provided.

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KNITTING TECHNOLOGY

Paper No HSCT (204)


ES - 2
Credits : 3 + 1 = 4

SEM II (M.Sc. C.T.)

Marks : 100 +35=135

OBJECTIVES

To gain experience in hand knitting and machine knitting ]

To know about Indian knitting industry.

To develop an understanding of the various knitting structure.

To understand stitching of knitted garments.

Unit-1

Introduction to Knitting-definition of knitting, basic structural terns and principle of


knitting technology, Difference between knits and woven.

Development of knitting from hand knitting to machine knitting and further


developments.

Indian knitting industry-past, present and future

Unit-2

Basic mechanical principles of knitting technology, elements of knitted loop structure,


four primary base structures(pain, rib, interlock,purl),

Weft knitting and warp knitting -terms and definition used related and warp knitting
comparison of weft and warp knitting, classification of weft knitting machines and
warp knitting machines.

Weft knitting-Basic structure, stitches, designing of weft -knit structures, needles and
yam selection for weft knitting .Quality control of weft knit fabrics, general
calculation for weft knits.

Unit-3

Warp knitting development of warp knitting machines, basic warp knit str uctures
and their representation, patterning mechanisms for warp knit designs, yams for warp
knits, general calculations for warp knits. Tricot and Raschel knits Principle,machines and production methods.

(a) The structure of a flat knitting machine:


Needle bed assembly.
The carriage.
Yam feeding
Needle brushes
Fabric take-down

(b) Manual operation of a flat knitting machine and circular knitting machine

Unit-4

Knitted structures, structured knits, Jac quard knitting, intarsia knitting -Basic principle
and stitches and their application.

Electronics in knitting.

Knitted garments-Cutting, stitching &Quality control of knitted garments.

Practicals
1. Learning to operate the flat knitting machine and circular knitting machine,
2. Making knitting samples with the 4 basic stitches (pain,rib,purl and interlock)
3. Analysis and testing of knitted samples.
4. Yarn calculations for weft and warp knits.
5. Visits to different knitting units

References

David J.Spencer-Knitting Technology,Pergeman Press,U.K

Prof. D.B. Ajgaonkar- knitting Technology,university publishing co operation,Bombay.

Dr.Samuel Raz Flat knitting Technology,Germany.

Terry Brackenbury-knitted clothing Technology-Blackwell science.

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