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2. Gauge (knitting) - Wikipedia

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   The machine's gauge is expressed by the number of needles needed to achieve that gauge. B – Used for hand, mechanical, or modern Electronic Flat Machines (Stoll, Shima, Protti, etc.), where gauge is measured in 1-inch (2.5 cm) increments. The machine's gauge is again measured by the number of needles required to achieve that number.

3. Cable knitting - Wikipedia

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   This narrow gauge should be considered when changing from the cable stitch to another type of knitted fabric. If the number of stitches is not reduced, the second knitted fabric may flare out or pucker, due to its larger gauge. Thus, ribbed cuffs on an aran sweater may not contract around the wrist or waist, as would normally be expected.

4. Sweater vest - Wikipedia

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   A sweater vest (known as a tank top, sleeveless jumper, sleeveless sweater, sleeveless pullover or slipover in the UK) is an item of knitwear that is similar to a sweater, but without sleeves, usually with a low-cut neckline. They were popular in the 20th century, particularly in the 1970s in the UK, and are again growing in popularity in the ...

5. Knitting - Wikipedia

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   Cable patterns tend to draw the fabric together, making it denser and less elastic; [11] Aran sweaters are a common form of knitted cabling. [12] Arbitrarily complex braid patterns can be done in cable knitting , with the proviso that the wales must move ever upwards; it is generally impossible for a wale to move up and then down the fabric.

6. Sweater - Wikipedia

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   The term "sweater" is a catch-all for a variety of knit garments. Although the term often refers to a pullover, it can also refer to a cardigan, a garment that opens and fastens down the front. Within either group, there is a great variety of designs. Various necklines are found, although the V-neck, turtleneck, and crew neck are the most ...

7. 1980s in fashion - Wikipedia

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   Other outfits considered "preppy" included cable knit cardigans or argyle pattern sweaters tied loosely around the shoulders, [148] dress shorts with knee socks, dressed up leggings outfits from the mid-1980s on which consisted of leggings with an oversized v-neck sweater over a turtleneck, slouch socks, Keds (shoes) or Sperrys, and bangs with ...