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Loop transfer

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In fashion & textiles, loop transfer means: Moving a knitted loop from one needle to another.

In Turkish: ilmek aktarma

How it is used

Used in shaped and decorative knitwear; specify the destination needle or bed in technical instructions.

Example sentences

  1. Loop transfer created the small openings in the knitted lace panel.

    Moving existing loops can create an open decorative structure.

  2. The operator checked the receiving needles before the loop transfer sequence.

    The receiving position must be ready to accept each moved loop.

Common collocations

  • loop transfer sequence
  • loop transfer needle
  • knittingThe process of making fabric or garments by forming yarn into connected loops, by hand or on circular, flat or warp knitting machines.
  • knitMade from yarn formed into rows of connected loops, which makes the fabric naturally stretchy, as in T-shirts, sweatshirts and jumpers.

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