Fundamentals of Textile Design 3(2+1)

Lesson 21: Weft Knitting

Difference between warp and weft knitting

Warp knitting	Weft knitting
There is a simultaneous yarn-feeding and loop forming action occurring at every needle in the needle bar during the same knitting cycle	Yarn feeding and loop formation will occur at each needle in succession across the needle bed during the same knitting cycle
Loops form vertical wales on the rightside while loops are visible horizontally on the wrong side	Loops are formed across the fabric as weft in a woven fabric
Garments must be cut and sewn	Garment parts can be knitted to shape or fabric can be cut and sewn
Fabrics are run resistant	Fabrics have runs/ ladders
Mostly Laces, nets, foundation garment fabrics, carpets etc are made in warp knitting	Fully fashioned goods, fur like fabrics, double knits etc. are made in weft knitting