Knitting Technique: Weave-in on CMS 530 HP W / CMS 330 HP W

Fabric View
(Neckline)

Properties

A weft yarn (float thread) is laid-in covering the entire pattern width.

  • No or minor crossways elasticity.
    With elastic threads a defined elasticity can be achieved (example: compression stocking)
  • New fabric looks (woven-like) are feasible

How the weave-in device works

  • The weave-in device holds the floats deep so that they don't obstruct the knitting process.
  • The weave-in device holds the weft yarn deep enough so that it does not knit any stitch or tuck in the following knitting system.
  1. A weft yarn is inserted in knitting direction of the stitch rows but not fixed by stitch or tuck.
    The yarn carrier for the weft yarn is driven by a knitting system without needle actions; i.e. neither stitch nor tuck.
  2. The weave-in device presses the thread downwards between the needle beds.
  3. In the subsequent knitting system, the weft yarn will be enclosed by the stitches.