420 years since the first mechanical knitting

Authors

  • Zlatko Vrljičak Faculty of Textile Technology University of Zagreb, Department of Textile Design and Management Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The paper describes the first flat for knitting, which was made in 1589 by the English priest William Lee. The difference between a frame, a flat and a knitting machine is explained. Chronologically, the development of the basic structure of the flat for knitting and its application in England, France and Germany is listed.

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Published

2009-11-30

How to Cite

[1]
Vrljičak, Z. 2009. 420 years since the first mechanical knitting. Tekstil. 58, 11 (Nov. 2009), 576–580.

Issue

Vol. 58 No. 11 (2009)

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Other

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