In the world of knitters, there are many different types of knits. There are also a lot of different knit fabrics from which to choose. While you are probably familiar with knit fabrics, but you might not know that a fabric is considered a knit if it stretches one or two ways. In this way, the knitters control the type of knit by using different knitting needles and sizes of yarn.

There are many different ways to achieve a knit fabric, and an experienced knitter will know how to make many different knit styles with her or his knitting needles. Some common knits are: the double knit, the sweatshirt knit, the jersey knit, ribbing, the spandex knit, the sweater knit, the interlock knit, the velour and velvet knit, and the fleece knit. The double knit fabric is a heavy to medium weight, and is generally used for designs such as pants and dresses.

The sweatshirt knit is generally used for clothing styles that have a sporty design. The jersey knit is a light to medium weight fabric and has ribs on one side, and horizontal lines on the other. Jersey knit fabrics are used for many different styles, such as dresses, skirts, sheets and more. Ribbing is a tough fabric that is generally only used for cuffs and collars. A spandex knit is a very small knit, and is used when a lot of stretch is needed, such as in bathing suits. A sweater knit can vary from being the heaviest weight, to one of the lightest, depending on the yarn used.

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