Difference between revisions of "Rib knit"
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Revision as of 13:08, 12 June 2020
Description
Rib (or ribbed) knit fabric has a vertical ridged pattern created through alternating rows of knit and purl stitches. Rib kints have ridges and vally alternating on both sides of the fabric.. The knit lies flat and generally is stretchier in the width than in the length. Ribbed knit are often used in sweaters, hats, socks, waistlines, collars and cuffs because of its elasticity.
Synonyms and Related Terms
rib knit
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "fox" [Accessed 18 Oct. 2005].
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox (Accessed Jan. 25, 2006)
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998