Warp knitting patterned fabrics, with two pattern threads from separate pattern guide bars uses a single gripper to hold both pattern yarns

摘要

In warp knitting a fabric, at least two pattern yarns (8a, 8b) are knitted into the fabric using separate guide bars (6a, 6b). At a predetermined point in the pattern, both pattern yarns are held by a common gripper hook (17). Prior to gripping, each pattern yarn is knitted at least three stitches into the base fabric, while the yarn not used in the pattern is knitted an even number of stitches into the base fabric. An Independent claim is also included for warp knitting machine with at least two pattern guide bars (6a, 6b) so that the guides (7a, 7b) can be lined up behind a gripper (16). A cutter (13) is arranged over two to six stitches of the base fabric behind the gripper (16). The pattern guide bars (6a, 6b) can be arranged as Jacquard bars.