Method of knitting a knitted component for an article of footwear

摘要

An article of footwear incorporates a textile upper. The upper comprises a knitted component. The knitted component may be warp knitted. The knitted component has an outer side and an inner side that can have different knit configurations. The knitted component can also incorporate portions of a single layer construction and portions of a double layer construction. The double layer construction forms pockets on portions of the knitted component. Inserts can be placed into the pockets to provide support, stability, or other desired properties to the portions of the knitted component.

主权项

1. A method of making an upper for an article of footwear, comprising:
knitting a knitted textile element of unitary knit construction comprising:
a first portion comprising a single layer of material;a second portion comprising a plurality of areas having two distinct layers of material that are separated to form a plurality of pockets;a first indicating portion corresponding to the outline of a knitted component; anda second indicating portion corresponding to one of the plurality of pockets in the knitted component; cutting the knitted textile element along the first indicating portion to separate the knitted component from excess material of the knitted textile element; cutting the knitted component along the second indicating portion to create an opening to the one of the plurality of pockets; inserting an insert member into the one of the plurality of pockets and closing the one of the plurality of pockets; and joining edges of the knitted component to form the upper.