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MAILLE FONDATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
  • Knitting Techniques - Various
DEF

An arrangement of two selvedge stitches knitted in the same wale in consecutive courses.

OBS

The pillar stitch may be knitted with open and/or with closed loops.

OBS

The term "pillar lap" refers to the movement of the guide bar when a pillar stitch is produced.

Key term(s)
  • foundation chain stitch

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
  • Techniques de tricot diverses
DEF

Ensemble comprenant deux mailles de lisière tricotées dans la même colonne pendant des rangées de mailles consécutives.

OBS

La chaînette peut être tricotée à mailles fermées ou ouvertes.

OBS

Le terme «jeté chaînette» s'applique aux mouvements de translation de la barre à passettes qui correspondent à la formation de la chaînette.

Key term(s)
  • maille de fondation

Spanish

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