What is "Pointelle" - Definition & Explanation
A knit fabric with a pattern of holes or openings made by using transfer stitches.
Very feminine, delicate-looking, rib-knit fabric made with a pattern of openings.
Pointelle is a kind of drop needle fabric. It is constructed to control the degree of unlooping of certain stitches and to provide for opening needles latches when necessary.
A stitch used in knitting to create a tiny, openwork pattern.
A textured fabric with holes forming a design in the fabric.
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Composite Yarn
This is the yarn made of both fibers that is staple and...
Dyes
(Natural) - Pigments are derived from organic materials such as vegetables, berries, bugs, clay, indigo, and other plant extracts to dye fabric. The weakness of natural dyes has been that many...
Milling
A chemical and mechanical process mainly used on woollen fabrics which compacts the woven or knitted...
Eyelets
Small holes or perforations made in a series to allow for breathability. Finished with either stitching or brass....
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