Knitting machine is controlled by master program - which is modified by standard auxiliary programs to produce different knitted pieces

摘要

A knitting machine is controlled by a master program containing all the instructions necessary for the knitting machine to execute basic knitted patterns; the master program being used after analysing the stitch requirements and the necessary instructions. Different standard knitted panels which e.g. may be assembled into a garment are produced by auxiliary programs which modify the master program. A cheap and simple method of controlling knitting machines is provided.