The science of knittng

[alfredo]

I never thought of the physics of fabric. Dad would have loved this. He was a an upholsterer, he used a Pfaff industrial machine. And yes it would sew through flesh.

This is an interesting video about how knits work.

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[Batshit_Bruin_CA]

1. OK that was pretty cool.

I enjoyed knitting, years ago. But never realized how all this worked or why. I just followed the directions. (Thank you Grandma, for teaching me).

Now, can you do the same for crochet? It's more complicated than knitting I think, because I never mastered that skill. (Sorry , Grandma-- it wasn't your fault. You tried your best to teach me how to crochet).

[yellowdogintexas]

3. direct opposite for me. I never could get the needles co-ordinated.

However, hand me a hook and some yarn and I am good to go.

There are seemingly an infinite number of combinations out there which use 6 basic stitches. I am working on a blanket now which uses single, half-double and double crochet stitches to make a lovely shell. Not complicated at all.

Currently I am making samples to perfect the pattern and choose the right yarn/hook ratio. The end result will be a blanket in 4 shades of purple.

I re-taught myself to crochet using YouTube videos. There are some amazing instructors out there.

[ShazzieB]

2. That was fascinating!

I'll never look at a piece of knitted fabric the same way again!

[cyclonefence]

4. This guy lost my interest when

he showed an all-purl design (essentially the *back* of a stockinette sample) and identified it as stockinette. If they can't get something as basic as what stockinette looks like, I can't take anything they say about knitting seriously.

I know, I know; it's about physics or something, and I'm sure it was enlightening, but it just griped my ass that they would make such a stupid error.

[mitch96]

5. That was way cool, Thanks!! nt