Method of knitting a knitted fabric

Abstract

The present invention provides a knitting method of a knitted fabric, which processes a starting end of a knitted fabric in a manner that an end yarn of the starting end does not come off on a flat knitting machine. The knitting method of a knitted fabric, which is a starting end of a knitted fabric, is continuously knitted in a longitudinal direction of a separate course yarn loop course on a flat knitting machine. A first yarn feeding port that supplies a base knitted yarn is moved, and an anchor loop composed of a loop is knitted using the base knitted yarn. A first loop that is discontinuous in the longitudinal direction of the separate course yarn loop course is knitted using the base knitted yarn. A second loop that is continuous in the longitudinal direction of the first loop is knitted using the base knitted yarn, thereby winding the first loop around a sinker arc of the second loop. By a structure provided in the flat knitting machine, tension is applied to two sinker arcs of the first loop, thereby tightening the sinker arcs of the second loop by the first loop. After that, the starting end is knitted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a knitting method for a knitted fabric, wherein the knitting forms the starting point of the knitted fabric. Background Technology

[0002] When knitting fabric using a flat knitting machine, a row of separate row yarn loops, consisting of separate row yarns, is knitted on the needle bed of the machine. The start-up is then continuously knitted in the warp direction of this row of separate row yarn loops. The start-up is knitted using a base knitting yarn different from the separate row yarns. The base knitting portion, which forms the main body of the fabric, is knitted continuously in the warp direction of the start-up. Here, the separate row yarn loops are knitted as the starting point for knitting the start-up and are released from the fabric after knitting. That is, in the finished fabric, the start-up becomes the beginning of the knitting process.

[0003] In conventional knitting methods for the start-up base, the end yarn of the start-up base is not fixed, making it prone to unraveling. Patent Document 1 uses base knitting yarn to knit a row of loops to prevent unraveling, so that a portion of the loops in this row overlap with the start-up base, thereby making it difficult for the start-up base to unravel.

[0004] [Existing Technical Documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-141905 Summary of the Invention

[0006] [The problem the invention aims to solve]

[0007] In the knitted fabric obtained by the knitting method of Patent Document 1, the end yarns at the base must also be treated in a way that prevents them from unraveling by hand. It is desirable to have the flat knitting machine perform this treatment by hand.

[0008] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a method for knitting fabrics in which the end yarns at the bottom of the fabric are treated on a flat knitting machine in a manner that prevents them from coming undone.

[0009] [Methods used to solve problems]

[0010] <1> The knitting method of the present invention uses a flat knitting machine equipped with a first needle bed, a second needle bed opposite to the first needle bed, and a first yarn feeder. The knitting machine continuously knits the beginning of the fabric using base knitting yarn supplied from the first yarn feeder in the warp direction of the separate row yarn loops knitted from the separate row yarns.

[0011] The knitting method for the knitted fabric includes the following steps:

[0012] Step A involves moving the first yarn feeder from outside the weaving range of the separated horizontal yarn loops toward the weaving range, and using the base knitting yarn to weave anchor loops composed of loops;

[0013] Step B involves using the base knitting yarn to weave a first, discontinuous loop in the longitudinal direction of the separated transverse yarn loops;

[0014] Step C involves using the base knitting yarn to weave a second loop continuously in the longitudinal direction of the first loop, thereby winding the first loop around the sinker arc of the second loop;

[0015] Step D involves applying tension to the two sinker arcs of the first coil using the structure of the flat knitting machine, thereby reducing the arc shape of the first coil, and using the first coil to tighten the sinker arc of the second coil; and

[0016] Step E, after step D, involves weaving the base layer.

[0017] <2> In the above <1> The recorded knitting methods for knitted fabrics can also be,

[0018] In step B, the first coil is woven from twisted loops.

[0019] <3> In the above <1> or <2> The recorded knitting methods for knitted fabrics can also be,

[0020] The flat knitting machine is equipped with a transverse movement mechanism that allows the first needle bed and the second needle bed to move laterally relative to each other.

[0021] In step D, the first needle bed and the second needle bed are moved laterally relative to each other, thereby applying tension to the two sinking arcs.

[0022] <4> In the above <1> or <2> The recorded knitting methods for knitted fabrics can also be,

[0023] The flat knitting machine includes a clamp that holds the base knitting yarn, and this clamp is configured to move along the length of the first needle bed and the second needle bed.

[0024] In step D, the clamp holds the base knitted yarn and moves the clamp to apply tension to the two sinker arcs.

[0025] <5> In the above <1> to <4> In any of the recorded knitting methods for knitted fabrics, it can also be,

[0026] The flat knitting machine is equipped with a cutter to cut the base knitting yarn.

[0027] The knitting method of the fabric includes step X, in which the base knitting yarn is cut near the anchoring loop using the cutting tool.

[0028] [Invention Effects]

[0029] In the knitting method of the present invention, a first loop that is discontinuous in the warp direction of the separated horizontal yarn loops and a second loop that is continuous in the warp direction of the first loop are knitted together, such that the first loop is wound around the sinker of the second loop. Furthermore, in the knitting method of the present invention, the second loop is secured by the first loop by applying tension to the sinker of the first loop. In this state, the second loop in the base knitting yarn is firmly fixed to the starter by knitting the starter. As a result, it is not necessary to perform manual processing after knitting the fabric to prevent the end yarns of the starter from unraveling.

[0030] In the knitting method described in <2> above, the second loop is continuously knitted in the warp direction of the first loop, which is composed of twisted loops. In this case, because the two sinker arcs of the first loop intersect, the first loop that secures the second loop is difficult to move. Therefore, the base knitting yarn is more firmly fixed.

[0031] The knitting method described in <3> above can be implemented using a general-purpose flat knitting machine that does not have a special mechanism. The transverse transfer mechanism is installed in most flat knitting machines.

[0032] In the knitting method described in <4> above, the loop shape of the first loop is reduced by directly pulling the base knitting yarn using a clamp. As a result, the load on areas other than the pulled area is reduced.

[0033] In the knitting method described in <5> above, the base knitting yarn is cut with a cutter near the anchor loop. As a result, the cutting operation based on manual work is eliminated, thus increasing the productivity of the knitted fabric. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the first knitting process of the knitting method for the fabric described in Embodiment 1.

[0035] Figure 2 It continues Figure 1 The second weaving process diagram.

[0036] Figure 3 It means in Figure 1 A diagram showing the hooked state of the anchoring coil, the first coil, and the second coil in the needle bed.

[0037] Figure 4This is an explanatory diagram of the cutting process of the base knitting yarn of the tool described in Embodiment 1.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a diagram of the first knitting process of the knitting method for the knitted fabric described in Embodiment 2.

[0039] Figure 6 It continues Figure 5 The second weaving process diagram.

[0040] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0041] 1 Base knitting yarn

[0042] 1A, 1B knitting yarn

[0043] 10 anchoring coils

[0044] 11 First coil, 111, 112 Settling arc

[0045] 12 Second coil, 121, 122 Settling arc

[0046] 13 Additional loops, 14, 15 Loops, 16 Bundles, 19 Yarn insertion section

[0047] 2. Fixed coil rows

[0048] 3. Start from the bottom

[0049] 4. Clamping device

[0050] 5. Separate the horizontal yarn loops.

[0051] 5A knitting yarn, 5Y split cross yarn

[0052] 50 and 51 coils

[0053] 6 needle bed, 6g toothed mouth

[0054] 7. Holding device

[0055] 8 knives

[0056] 9 First yarn feed opening Detailed Implementation

[0057] The following describes a method for knitting a fabric according to an embodiment, based on the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a base is knitted using a flat knitting machine equipped with a first needle bed, a second needle bed, and a first yarn feeder. More specifically, prior to knitting the base, a knitting technique is performed to prevent the end yarns of the base from unraveling.

[0058] <Implementation Method 1>

[0059] In implementation method 1, based on Figure 1 , Figure 2 Weaving process diagram and Figure 3 The diagram illustrates a knitting example of the knitting method of the present invention using a 4-needle bed flat knitting machine. The 4-needle bed flat knitting machine includes a lower front needle bed, a lower back needle bed, an upper front needle bed, and an upper back needle bed. Hereinafter, the lower front needle bed, lower back needle bed, upper front needle bed, and upper back needle bed will be referred to as FD, BD, FU, and BU, respectively. FD and BD are opposite each other. FU, located above FD, and BU, located above BD, are opposite each other. FD and FU are the first needle beds, and BD and BU are the second needle beds. This flat knitting machine has a lateral movement mechanism (not shown), allowing FD, FU, BD, and BU to move laterally relative to each other. Alternatively, a two-needle bed flat knitting machine may be used instead of the one shown in this example.

[0060] Figure 1 , Figure 2 The "S + number" in the left column indicates the knitting process number. The right column indicates the knitting status within each process. The solid circles in the right column represent the FD, BD, and BU needles. Figure 1 , Figure 2 The loop of FU is omitted. A toothed notch 6g is formed between FD and BD. The circular mark in the right column indicates a loop, the V mark indicates a loop, and the inverted triangle mark indicates the first yarn feed 9. Parts related to the knitting action of each knitting process are indicated by thicker lines, and the loops are filled in. The "I"-shaped vertical bar shown on the left side of the needle is a hypothetical reference line indicating the left and right position of the needle bed. If BD and BU are shifted laterally, the reference lines of FD and FU will shift left and right relative to the reference lines of BD and BU.

[0061] exist Figure 1 In step S1, the state where the separate row yarn loops 5 are hooked at FD and BD is shown. The separate row yarn loops 5 are continuously woven in the warp direction of the discarded knit fabric (not shown). The separate row yarn loops 5 are composed of separate row yarns 5Y. In subsequent steps, they are woven continuously in the warp direction of the separate row yarn loops 5. Figure 2 The bottom part is shown as 3.

[0062] exist Figure 1 In step S2, a portion of the separating row yarn loop 5 hooked to FD is moved toward BU. Then, in step S2, the first yarn feeder 9 of the base knitting yarn 1 is moved to the right, knitting multiple anchor loops 10 in FD (step A). ​​The number of anchor loops 10 can also be one. The first yarn feeder 9 moves from outside the knitting range of the separating row yarn loop 5 toward the knitting range. The anchor loops 10 are loops formed on empty needles and are discontinuous in the warp direction of the separating row yarn loop 5. The base knitting yarn 1 is a different knitting yarn from the separating row yarn 5Y.

[0063] In step S2, the first yarn feeder 9 is moved to the right, and a first loop 11 consisting of loops is woven on the empty needle of BD (step B). The first loop 11 consisting of loops is discontinuous in the longitudinal direction of the separating cross yarn loop row 5. The first loop 11 may also be located to the right of the loop 50 of the separating cross yarn loop row 5. Loop 50 is the loop at the right end of the loop in the separating cross yarn loop row 5 that is moved from FD to BU.

[0064] Step S2 described above is the so-called yarn insertion process. The portion of FD containing multiple anchor loops 10 is referred to as the yarn insertion section 19. The base knitting yarn 1 is cut at the position of the hollow arrow in the subsequent process. By moving a portion of the separating row yarn loop 5 toward BU, the yarn insertion section 19 is positioned outside the tubular separating row yarn loop 5. As a result, the yarn insertion section 19 does not easily obstruct subsequent knitting.

[0065] In step S3, the loops other than the right-end loop 50 in the separate row of yarn loops 5 hooked to BU are returned to FD. Through this process, the yarn feed section 19 is pressed by the separate row of yarn loops 5. In addition, the knitting yarn 5A connecting loop 50 and loop 51 crosses above the knitting yarn 1A connecting anchor loop 10 and first loop 11. Loop 51 is the right-end loop among the multiple loops returning to FD. In other words, loop 51 is the loop to the left of loop 50 at the time of step S1. Both knitting yarn 1A and knitting yarn 5A are transition yarns that pass between FD and BD and cross the toothed 6g.

[0066] Then, in step S3, the first yarn feeder 9 is moved to the left, and an additional loop 13 consisting of loops is knitted on the empty needle of BD. Through this process, the knitting yarn 1B connecting the first loop 11 and the additional loop 13 crosses above the knitting yarn 1A and the knitting yarn 5A, and the first loop 11 becomes twisted. The twisted state of the first loop 11 is maintained by the additional loop 13.

[0067] Here, the structure indicated by the double-dotted line in step S3 is the clamp 4. The clamp 4 is not used in Embodiment 1. The structure and use of the clamp 4 will be explained in Embodiment 4, which will be described later.

[0068] In step S4, the first yarn feeder 9 is moved to the right to weave the second loop 12 that continues in the longitudinal direction of the first loop 11 (step C). Figure 3 The coil diagram shows the hooking state of the anchor coil 10, the first coil 11, and the second coil 12 at the end of step S4. Figure 3 Only one FD needle and one BD needle are shown. Figure 3As shown, anchor coil 10 is hooked onto the needle of FD, and second coil 12 is hooked onto the needle of BD. The second coil 12 is continuous in the longitudinal direction of the twisted first coil 11. The first coil 11 is wound around the two sinker arcs 121 and 122 of the second coil 12.

[0069] Figure 1 In step S4, furthermore, after the second loop 12 is woven, the additional loop 13 hooked to BD is moved toward the empty needle of FD. This movement of the additional loop 13 is preparation for step S5.

[0070] In step S5, after moving the first yarn feeder 9 to the left of the second loop 12, BD and BU are moved laterally relative to FD and FU (step D). In this example, BD and BU are moved laterally to the right. Through the lateral movement in S5, Figure 3 The needle of BD shown moves to the right. The sinker arc 111 of the first loop 11 (equivalent to...) Figure 1 In step S3, the knitting yarn 1A is connected to the anchoring loop 10 hooked to FD, and the sinking arc 112 of the first loop 11 (equivalent to Figure 1 Step S3 (knitting yarn 1B) and the additional loop 13 hooked to FD (refer to) Figure 1 Step S4) Connection. Therefore, if the first coil 11 moves to the right together with BD, tension is applied to the sinker arcs 111 and 112, and the arc shape of the first coil 11 becomes smaller. The sinker arcs 121 and 122 of the second coil 12 are tied together by the first coil 11 with the smaller coil shape, and the second coil 12 of the base knitting yarn 1 is fixed.

[0071] By moving the first yarn feeder 9 to the left in step S5, it becomes difficult to pull the base knitted yarn 1 out of the first yarn feeder 9 during lateral movement. When the first yarn feeder 9 has a mechanism to suppress the pulling out of the base knitted yarn 1, movement of the first yarn feeder 9 before lateral movement is unnecessary. A specific example of such a mechanism is, for instance, the pair of rollers for clamping the knitted yarn described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-172910.

[0072] exist Figure 2 In step S6, the coil 50 is moved to the position where... Figure 1The hooked position in S1 is used to move the second loop 12 to the empty needle of FD. After step S6, the lateral shift distance of BD and BU returns to 0. In the next step S7, after moving the first yarn feed 9 to the right of the second loop 12, the first yarn feed 9 is moved to the left to knit the fixed loop row 2 (step E). The fixed loop row 2 is continuous in the longitudinal direction of all loops located to the left of the second loop 12 in FD. All the loops mentioned above include the loops of the separating yarn loop row 5 and the anchoring loop 10. The fixed loop row 2 is part of the start-up 3. The knitting method of the start-up 3 is known and not limited. For example, bag knitting can also be performed after distributing multiple loops of the fixed loop row 2 to the front and rear needle beds. In this case, the part formed by the fixed loop row 2 and the bag knitting forms the start-up 3.

[0073] In step S8, every other loop of the fixed loop row 2 is moved toward BD. Step S8 is part of a known method of knitting the starter 3. Although not illustrated in this example, the starter 3 is also knitted using a known method for the separate loop row 5 that is hooked to FD and BD in step S8.

[0074] According to the knitting example in this case, the base knitting yarn 1 is firmly fixed to the starter yarn 3. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform manual processing after knitting the fabric to prevent the end yarns of the starter yarn from unraveling.

[0075] When the flat knitting machine is equipped with a cutter for cutting the base knitting yarn 1, it is also possible to... Figure 1 Near the anchoring coil 10 indicated by the hollow arrow of S2, the base knitting yarn 1 is cut with a tool (step X). The timing for cutting the base knitting yarn 1 is, for example, when... Figure 2 After step S8.

[0076] based on Figure 4 This illustrates an example of the steps involved in cutting the base knitting yarn 1. Figure 4 The diagram shows the base knitting yarn 1, needle bed 6, holding device 7, and cutting tool 8. Figure 4 The left-right direction is the length direction of the needle bed 6, and the upward direction is above the toothed edge 6g. The toothed edge 6g is the gap between FD and BD, and is the part where the knitting needles perform the knitting. The holding device 7 is a device that holds the beginning of the base knitting yarn 1 on the outside of the needle bed in the length direction. The cutter 8 is positioned above the toothed edge 6g and is configured to move freely along the length direction of the needle bed. The anchoring coil 10 shown in the solid circle is... Figure 1 The anchoring coil 10 at the left end in step S2.

[0077] exist Figure 4 (A) shows Figure 2The state after step S8 is completed. The anchoring coil 10 has detached from the needle bed 6 and is located below the toothed edge 6g. Therefore, the cutter 8 cannot cut the base knitting yarn 1.

[0078] Figure 4 In (B), the holding device 7 is raised, causing the base knitted yarn 1 extending from the anchor loop 10 towards the holding device 7 to be angled. Through this action, the portion of the base knitted yarn 1 near the anchor loop 10 is positioned above the tooth 6g. Therefore, as... Figure 4 As shown in (C), when the cutter 8 is moved to the vicinity of the anchoring coil 10, the base knitting yarn 1 can be cut using the position of the cutter 8 near the anchoring coil 10. Furthermore, it is also possible to... Figure 4 Before (A), that is, at the stage where the first yarn feeder 9 is positioned outside the holding device 7, the mechanism for lifting the base knitted yarn 1 upward is positioned below the base knitted yarn 1. In this case, the base knitted yarn 1 can be cut without raising the holding device.

[0079] <Implementation Method 2>

[0080] In implementation method 2, based on Figure 5 This describes a weaving example in which the first coil 11 and the second coil 12 are woven using steps different from those in Embodiment 1. Figure 5 Observation methods and Figure 1 , Figure 2 same.

[0081] exist Figure 5 In step S1, the state where the separation yarn loop row 5 is hooked on FD and BD is shown. In step S2, a portion of the separation yarn loop row 5 hooked on FD is moved toward BU. Then, in step S2, the first yarn feeder 9 of the base knitting yarn 1 is moved to the right, and multiple anchor loops 10 are knitted on FD (corresponding to step A). ​​In step S2, the first yarn feeder 9 is further moved to the right, and the first loop 11 consisting of loops is knitted on the empty needles of BD (corresponding to step B).

[0082] In step S3, after moving the first yarn feeder 9 to the left of the first coil 11, the first coil 11 is moved towards FD. Through this step S3, the first coil 11 is in a twisted state.

[0083] In step S4, the loop hooked to the left of the first loop 11 in the loop of BU is moved towards FD, and the first yarn feeder 9 is moved to the right, weaving a second loop 12 that is continuous in the longitudinal direction of the first loop 11. Through this weaving, the first loop 11 is wound around the sinker arc of the second loop 12. In step S4, a loop 14 is then woven to the right of the second loop 12. The loop 14 facilitates the implementation of the next step S5.

[0084] In step S5, the first yarn feeder 9 is moved to the left to knit loop 15 and tuft loop 16. Loop 15 is formed on the empty needle between the second loop 12 and loop 14. Tuft loop 16 overlaps with the second loop 12.

[0085] Figure 6 In step S6, the first yarn feeder 9 is moved to the right to knit the fixed loop row 2 that continues in the longitudinal direction of the second loop 12, loop 15, and loop 14. In step S7, after moving the fixed loop row 2 to the empty needle of BD, BD and BU are moved laterally to the right. The lateral movement direction can also be to the left. Through the lateral movement, the first loop 11 ( Figure 5 In step S3), the coil shape becomes smaller, and the first coil 11 tightens the sinking arc of the second coil 12.

[0086] After step S7, the bottom 3 can be woven using known methods, similar to implementation method 1.

[0087] <Implementation Method 3>

[0088] In Embodiment 3, a knitting example of knitting the first loop 11 by picking up half a loop is described. "Picking up half a loop" is a known knitting technique where the loop R of the needle p hooked on the needle bed P is moved towards the loop q of the needle bed Q opposite to the needle p, and the loop S pulled out from loop R is knitted onto the needle p. Refer to the following description of this example. Figure 1 .

[0089] In this example, Figure 1 In step S2, after weaving the anchor coil 10, half a mesh is picked up on the coil 50. By picking up half a mesh, the coil 50 moves towards BD, weaving the first coil 11 pulled out from the coil 50. This first coil 11 is pulled out from the coil 50, but it is discontinuous in the longitudinal direction of the coil 50.

[0090] Next, the first yarn feeder 9 is moved to the left to weave a second loop 12 that is continuous in the longitudinal direction of the first loop 11. Since the second loop 12 is continuous in the longitudinal direction of the first loop 11, the first loop 11 is wound around the sinker arc of the second loop 12. In this state, by shifting BD and BU laterally, the sinker arc of the second loop 12 is tightened to the first loop 11.

[0091] <Implementation Method 4>

[0092] In implementation method 4, based on Figure 1 This describes a braiding example of directly pulling the settling arc of the first coil 11.

[0093] In implementation method 4, the following is performed: Figure 1S1 to S3. The flat knitting machine in this example has a clamp 4, indicated by a double-dotted line. The clamp 4 is configured to move independently of the first yarn feeder 9 along the length of the needle bed. The clamp 4 is configured to hold the base knitting yarn 1 at the toothed edge 6g.

[0094] The clamp 4 holds the knitting yarn 1B from step S3. Next, the first yarn feeder 9 is moved to the right, causing the additional loop 13 to disengage from the needle, and the second loop 12 is knitted. Finally, by moving the clamp 4 to the left or right, the knitting yarn 1B is pulled. As a result, Figure 3 The first coil 11 shown has a smaller coil shape, and the first coil 11 secures the settling arcs 121 and 122 of the second coil 12. In this example, no excessive load is applied to the coils other than the first coil 11.

Claims

1. A knitting method of a knitted fabric, which knits a welt portion (3) that is a start end of a knitted fabric using a base knitted yarn (1) supplied from a first yarn feeder (9) continuously in a longitudinal direction of a separate course yarn loop course (5) knitted by a separate course yarn (5Y) in a flat knitting machine provided with a first needle bed (FD, FU), a second needle bed (BD, BU) opposite to the first needle bed (FD, FU), and the first yarn feeder (9), wherein the knitting method of the knitted fabric comprises the following steps: Step A of knitting an anchor loop (10) composed of a loop held by moving the first yarn feeder (9) from outside to inside of a knitting range of the separate course yarn loop course (5) using the base knitted yarn (1); Step B of knitting a first loop (11) discontinuous in the longitudinal direction of the separate course yarn loop course (5) using the base knitted yarn (1); Step C of knitting a second loop (12) continuous in the longitudinal direction of the first loop (11) using the base knitted yarn (1) to entangle the first loop (11) to sinkers (121, 122) of the second loop (12); Step D of applying tension to both sinkers (111, 112) of the first loop (11) using a structure provided in the flat knitting machine to reduce the shape of the first loop (11) to tighten the sinkers (121, 122) of the second loop (12) using the first loop (11); and Step E of knitting the welt portion (3) after the Step D.

2. The knitting method of the knitted fabric according to claim 1, wherein the first loop (11) composed of a twisted loop is knitted in the Step B.

3. The knitting method of the knitted fabric according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the structure provided in the flat knitting machine is a traverse mechanism that traverses the first needle bed (FD, FU) opposite to the second needle bed (BD, BU), and the first needle bed (FD, FU) is traversed opposite to the second needle bed (BD, BU) to apply tension to the both sinkers (111, 112) in the Step D.

4. The knitting method of the knitted fabric according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the structure provided in the flat knitting machine is a gripper (4) that grips the base knitted yarn (1) and is configured to be movable in a length direction of the first needle bed (FD, FU) and the second needle bed (BD, BU), and the gripper (4) grips the base knitted yarn (1) and is moved to apply tension to the both sinkers (111, 112) in the Step D.

5. The knitting method of the knitted fabric according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the flat knitting machine is provided with a cutter (8) that cuts the base knitted yarn (1), and the knitting method of the knitted fabric is provided with Step X of cutting the base knitted yarn (1) using the cutter (8) in the vicinity of the anchor loop (10). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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