Knitting method of a knitted fabric and knitted fabric

Abstract

The present application provides a knitting method of a knitted fabric and a knitted fabric, which can knit the knitted fabric regardless of the width of a laminated portion and the number of laminated portions. The knitting method of the knitted fabric includes: a process A of knitting a first knitted fabric portion; a process B of knitting a second knitted fabric portion at a position adjacent to the knitting width direction of the first knitted fabric portion or a position overlapping the knitting range of the first knitted fabric portion; and a process C of knitting a third knitted fabric portion at a position overlapping the knitting range of the second knitted fabric portion. In the process A, a first cast-on is knitted which is connected to a first side end of the first knitted fabric portion. In the process B, a second side end of the second knitted fabric portion close to the first side end and the first cast-on are sequentially overlapped and joined, and a second cast-on which is connected to the second side end is knitted. In the process C, a third side end of the third knitted fabric portion close to the second side end and the second cast-on are sequentially overlapped and joined.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a method for knitting knitted fabrics and knitted fabrics. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, a process is being developed using a flat knitting machine to knit fabrics with multiple knitted sections overlapping to form a layered structure. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which, after knitting a large tubular knitted fabric, a portion of the tubular knitted fabric is folded back into an S-shape or Z-shape and joined together, thereby forming a pleat. The pleat is a layered structure obtained by overlapping three knitted sections.

[0003] [Existing Technical Documents]

[0004] [Patent Documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-189925 Summary of the Invention

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

[0007] In Patent Document 1, if the width of the layered portion or the number of layers in the knitted fabric increases, the diameter of the initially formed tubular knitted fabric becomes too large, and the number of knitting needles used for knitting may become insufficient.

[0008] One object of the present invention is to provide a method for knitting a fabric that ensures that there is sufficient number of knitting needles for knitting. Another object of the present invention is to provide a knitted fabric having a layered portion.

[0009] [Methods used to solve problems]

[0010] <1> The knitting method of the present invention uses a flat knitting machine to knit the fabric. The flat knitting machine has a first needle bed and a second needle bed, which are capable of moving laterally relative to each other. Loop transfer is possible between the first needle bed and the second needle bed. The knitted fabric has a layered portion formed by overlapping multiple knitted portions, wherein...

[0011] The weaving method includes the following steps:

[0012] Step A: Knitting the first knitted part, which becomes the base point of the layered part;

[0013] Step B involves knitting a second knitted fabric portion at a position adjacent to the knitting width direction of the first knitted fabric portion or at a position overlapping the knitting range of the first knitted fabric portion; and

[0014] Step C: Knit the third knitted section at a position on the first needle bed that overlaps with the knitting range of the second knitted section.

[0015] In step A, a first increasing loop is knitted, which is connected to at least a portion of the loops constituting the first side end of the first knitted fabric portion.

[0016] In step B, the second knitted portion is moved by lateral movement so that its second side is relatively close to the first side end, thereby knitting the second knitted portion. This is achieved by sequentially overlapping and joining the loops constituting at least a portion of the second side end with the first increasing loop by shifting loops, and then knitting a second increasing loop, which is connected to at least a portion of the loops of the second side end.

[0017] In step C, the third knitted portion is moved by lateral movement so that the third knitted portion is relatively close to the second side end, thereby knitting the third knitted portion. In this way, the loops constituting at least a portion of the third side end and the second additional loop are overlapped and joined by shifting loops in sequence.

[0018] Here, the movement of the relative knitted sections caused by lateral movement will be explained using the first and second knitted sections as examples. First, when the second knitted section is knitted alongside the first knitted section on the needle bed to the right of the first knitted section, the right end of the first knitted section is the first side end, and the left end of the second knitted section is the second side end. In this case, whether the first knitted section moves to the right or the second knitted section moves to the left by lateral movement, the first and second side ends approach each other. Furthermore, when the second knitted section is knitted repeatedly with the first knitted section whose left end is the first side end, the left end of the second knitted section is the second side end. In this case, whether the first knitted section moves to the right or the second knitted section moves to the left by lateral movement, the first and second side ends approach each other. Thus, whether the first or second knitted section moves by lateral movement, from the perspective of the first knitted section, the second knitted section moves relative to the first side end with the second side end approaching the first side end.

[0019] <2> As one method of knitting the fabric as described in <1> above, it can also be that...

[0020] The knitting method further includes step D, in which a fourth knitted fabric portion is knitted at a position adjacent to the knitting width direction of the third knitted fabric portion or at a position overlapping the knitting range of the third knitted fabric portion.

[0021] In step C, a third reinforcing loop is also woven, which is connected to the coil forming at least a portion of the third side end.

[0022] In step D, the fourth knitted portion is moved by lateral movement so that the fourth knitted portion is relatively close to the third side end, thereby knitting the fourth knitted portion. In this way, the loops constituting at least a portion of the fourth side end and the third additional loop are overlapped and joined by shifting loops in sequence.

[0023] <3> As one of the knitting methods for the fabric described in <1> or <2> above, it can also be that...

[0024] In step B, the second loop is knitted on the side of the relative movement direction of the second knitted fabric portion.

[0025] Here, the relative movement direction of the second knitted section is the direction in which the second knitted section moves when viewed from the first knitted section. This is explained below. <4> The same applies to the structure.

[0026] <4> As one of the knitting methods for the fabric described in <1> or <2> above, it can also be that...

[0027] In step B, the second loop is woven on the side opposite to the relative movement direction of the second knitted fabric portion in the second knitted fabric portion.

[0028] <5> In the knitted fabric of the present invention,

[0029] The knitted fabric has the following characteristics:

[0030] First knitted fabrics section;

[0031] The second knitted portion is parallel to the first knitted portion in the knit width direction, or overlaps the first knitted portion in the thickness direction; and

[0032] The third knitted fabric portion overlaps the second knitted fabric portion in the thickness direction.

[0033] The knitted fabric also includes a joining portion, which is formed by seamlessly connecting the first side end of the first knitted fabric portion, the second side end of the second knitted fabric portion, and the third side end of the third knitted fabric portion.

[0034] The direction of the loops in the first knitted section is the same as or opposite to the direction of the loops in the second knitted section.

[0035] The direction of the loops in the second knitted section is opposite to the direction of the loops in the third knitted section.

[0036] [Invention Effects]

[0037] In the knitting method of the fabric described in method <1> above, when the third knitting section is knitted continuously in the warp direction of the second knitting section, the third knitting section is knitted in a manner that overlaps with the second knitting section. That is, the third knitting section is knitted in the knitting area of ​​the second knitting section in the first needle bed of the flat knitting machine. Therefore, regardless of the width of the overlap formed by the second and third knitting sections, i.e., the length of the overlap between the second and third knitting sections, and the number of overlaps in the fabric, it is possible to knit a fabric.

[0038] In the knitting method of the above-described method <2>, it is possible to knit a knitted fabric having a layered portion formed by overlapping a first knitted portion, a second knitted portion and a third knitted portion, or a layered portion formed by overlapping a second knitted portion, a third knitted portion and a fourth knitted portion.

[0039] According to the knitting method described in method <3> above, the third knitted part is knitted by overlapping the back sides of the second knitted part. The back side of the second knitted part refers to the side facing the second needle bed when knitting the second knitted part in the first needle bed.

[0040] According to the knitting method described in method <4> above, the third knitted part and the second knitted part are knitted with their right sides overlapping. The right side of the second knitted part refers to the side opposite to the side facing the second needle bed when the second knitted part is knitted in the first needle bed.

[0041] The knitted fabric described in method <5> above has a portion formed by the overlap of a second knitted fabric portion and a third knitted fabric portion, and the first knitted fabric portion has a portion that is parallel to or overlaps with the second knitted fabric portion. Knitted fabrics having these portions can achieve a variety of appearances. The design of the knitted fabric varies considerably depending on the number and arrangement of the portions formed by the overlap of the second and third knitted fabric portions, and the number and arrangement of the portions formed by the parallel or overlapping of the first and second knitted fabric portions. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a knitted skirt as an example of an implementation.

[0043] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of section II-II.

[0044] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the weaving pattern of the first pleat.

[0045] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the weaving pattern of the second pleat.

[0046] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The first diagram shows the weaving process of the first pleat.

[0047] Figure 6 It continues Figure 5 The second diagram shows the weaving process.

[0048] Figure 7 It continues Figure 6 The third diagram shows the weaving process.

[0049] Figure 8 It continues Figure 7 The fourth diagram shows the weaving process.

[0050] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0051] 1. 1Q First knitted part, 1E First side end, 11 First increase loop

[0052] 2. 2Q Second knitted section, 2E Second side end, 21 Second increase loop

[0053] 3. 3Q third knitted section, 3E third side end, 31 third increase loop

[0054] 4. 4Q Fourth knitted fabric section, 4E Fourth side end

[0055] 5 First base knitted fabric section

[0056] 6 Second base knitted fabric section

[0057] 7 Third base knitted fabric section

[0058] 9. Yarn feeder

[0059] 100 knitted fabrics

[0060] 100S opening, 100E closing

[0061] Front part of 100F, rear part of 100B

[0062] 101 First pleat

[0063] 102 Second pleat

[0064] 103 Joint

[0065] 110-layer stack

[0066] 120 Non-stacked portion Detailed Implementation

[0067] Hereinafter, a knitting method and a knitted fabric according to embodiments will be described based on the accompanying drawings.

[0068] <Implementation Method 1>

[0069] Figure 1 This describes a pleated skirt as an example of the knitted fabric 100 used in this embodiment. An opening for the wearer's waist to pass through is formed at the upper part of the skirt, and an opening for the wearer's legs to pass through is formed at the lower part. In this skirt, a starting section (knitting edge) 100S is formed on one side of the skirt, and a closing section (knitting end section) 100E is formed on the other side. That is, the skirt in this example is knitted horizontally in the direction of the thicker arrow. This skirt is knitted as follows: After knitting the starting section 100S formed on the front and back needle beds of the flat knitting machine, the front portion 100F and the back portion 100B of the skirt are knitted by the front and back needle beds. Finally, the front portion 100F and the back portion 100B are joined by a pressing process or the like. The portion that undergoes the pressing process is the closing section 100E. Unlike this example, when the knitting method of the embodiment is applied to the knitting of the body piece, the front and back pieces are closed at the shoulders, so the front and back pieces can also be knitted into a C-shape using a single yarn feed, except around the collar.

[0070] The skirt in this example has a first pleat 101 and a second pleat 102. The first pleat 101 is a layered portion 110 formed by folding a portion of the knitted fabric 100 from the outside to the inside of the skirt. The second pleat 102 is a layered portion 110 formed by folding a portion of the knitted fabric 100 from the inside to the outside of the skirt. A joining portion 103, formed by joining the folded knitted fabric portions, is located at the upper part of the skirt. Figure 2 As shown in the II-II sectional view, a first pleat 101 and a second pleat 102 are also formed on the back part 100B of the skirt. In the following description, only the weaving of the back part 100B of the skirt will be described.

[0071] In the knitting of the skirt in this example, after knitting the starting section 100S, the first base knitted fabric section 5 is knitted continuously along the longitudinal direction of the starting section 100S. The first base knitted fabric section 5 is the part other than the pleats 101 and 102, that is, the non-layered part 120 in the knitted fabric 100. The non-layered part 120 is the part of the knitted fabric 100 that is not folded.

[0072] After the knitting of the first base knitted fabric section 5 is completed, as follows Figure 3 As shown in the knitting diagram, the knitting is carried out in the order of the first knitted fabric section 1, the second knitted fabric section 2, the third knitted fabric section 3, the fourth knitted fabric section 4, and the second base knitted fabric section 6. Figure 3This is a diagram showing the first pleat 101 as viewed from the inside of the skirt. The first knitted fabric portion 1 and the second knitted fabric portion 2 are side-by-side in the knit width direction, and the second knitted fabric portion 2, the third knitted fabric portion 3, and the fourth knitted fabric portion 4 overlap in the thickness direction. The first pleat 101 is formed by the overlapping layer 110 of the second knitted fabric portion 2, the third knitted fabric portion 3, and the fourth knitted fabric portion 4. The second base knitted fabric portion 6 (also see...) Figure 2 It is formed continuously in the longitudinal direction of the first pleat 101.

[0073] based on Figures 5 to 8 The knitting process diagram illustrates the specific knitting steps of the first knitting section 1, the second knitting section 2, the third knitting section 3, and the fourth knitting section 4. The "S + number" in the left column of the knitting process diagram indicates the knitting process number. The right column shows the status of the loops on the needle bed of the flat knitting machine. Black dots in the right column represent knitting needles, circular marks represent loops, double circular marks represent overlapping loops, V marks represent loops, and inverted triangle marks represent yarn feeders 9. The parts actually knitted in each knitting process are indicated by thicker thread. Blackened circular marks represent loops actually knitted in each knitting process.

[0074] The flat knitting machine in this example is a four-bed flat knitting machine with a lower front needle bed, a lower back needle bed, an upper front needle bed, and an upper back needle bed. The needles on each needle bed can be latch needles or compound needles. 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 and BU are opposite each other above FD and BD. FD and FU, and BD and BU, are configured to be able to move laterally relative to each other. Lateral movement refers to the movement of the needle beds along the length of the needle beds. In this example, BD and BU are the first needle beds, and FD and FU are the second needle beds. Loops can be transferred between FD and BD, between FD and BU, and between BD and FU. The knitting process diagram only shows the knitting of the back portion 100B of the fabric 100, and the illustration of FD is omitted. The specific knitting of the front portion 100F is not shown in the knitting process diagram, but it is formed by knitting in the opposite direction to the knitting of the back portion 100B. In the knitting of the front portion 100F, FD and FU are the first needle bed, and BD and BU are the second needle bed. The front portion 100F is mainly knitted by FD. Furthermore, the knitting method of this example can also be implemented on a two-needle bed flat knitting machine. In this case, each part of the knitted fabric 100 can be knitted using the needle-pulling technique (hair-pulling knitting). Needle-pulling knitting refers to a knitting process in which empty needles are arranged between adjacent loops.

[0075] exist Figure 5In step S0, the final row of loops of the first base knitted fabric portion 5 is shown hooked onto BD. From this state in step S0, the first knitted fabric portion 1 is knitted using BD along the warp direction of a portion of the loops of the first base knitted fabric portion 5 (step A). ​​Specifically, in step S1, the first knitted fabric portion 1 is continuously knitted along the warp direction of a portion of the first base knitted fabric portion 5 hooked onto BD, causing the first knitted fabric portion 1 to move towards FU. In step S1, BD and BU are further shifted laterally to the right by one stitch length.

[0076] In step S2, the first knitted fabric section 1 hooked to FU is moved towards BD, and the yarn feeder 9 is moved to the left to knit a row of loops in the first knitted fabric section 1. A first add-in loop 11 is also knitted, connecting to the end loop of the first side end 1E constituting the first knitted fabric section 1. The first side end 1E is the end of the first knitted fabric section 1 in the knit width direction. That is, the first add-in loop 11 is connected to the first side end 1E. In this example, the first add-in loop 11 is a loop. Unlike this example, the first add-in loop 11 can also be knitted, for example, by picking up half a loop (cutting half a loop).

[0077] After step S2, the knitting of steps S1 and S2 is repeated. Step S3 shows the state where the repetition of steps S1 and S2 has ended. In this case, multiple first loops 11 are knitted and connected to the multiple loops constituting the first side end 1E of the first knitted fabric portion 1. Figure 5 In the middle, for ease of explanation, the number of loop rows in the first knitted fabric section 1 is compared to... Figure 3 The first knitted fabric section 1 shown has a small number of loop rows. Furthermore, in this example, the first increment loop 11 is woven whenever each loop row of the first knitted fabric section 1 is knitted, but the first increment loop 11 may not be woven when knitting only a portion of the loop rows. This knitting is equivalent to knitting multiple first increment loops 11 that are respectively connected to the loops constituting a part of the first side end 1E of the first knitted fabric section 1.

[0078] Starting from the state of step S3, the second knitted fabric section 2 is knitted in the position adjacent to the knitting width direction of the first knitted fabric section 1 in BD (step B). Specifically, as follows... Figure 6 As shown in step S4, the yarn feeder 9 is moved to the right to knit the final loop row of the first knitted section 1 hooked on the BD, and to knit the second knitted section 2 continuously in the warp direction of the first base knitted section 5. This knitting is for easy transfer of the first increasing loop 11 formed by the loops. The continuous loops in the warp direction of the first increasing loop 11 in step S3 are considered as the first increasing loop 11. In step S4, the loops of the first knitted section 1 hooked on the BD and the first increasing loop 11 are further moved towards FU.

[0079] In step S5, the yarn feeder 9 is moved to the left to knit a second knitted fabric section 2 with one row of loops, and BD and BU are shifted laterally to the left by one stitch length. As a result, the second knitted fabric section 2 moves such that the second side end 2E of the second knitted fabric section 2 is relatively close to the first side end 1E. In step S5, the first increasing loop 11 hooked on FU, located at the position closest to the second side end 2E, is further overlapped with the end loop constituting the second side end 2E by shifting the loop.

[0080] In step S6, the yarn feeder 9 is moved to the right, and a second increase loop 21 is knitted on the needle FU, which has become an empty needle in step S5, and a second knitted fabric section 2 with a loop row in BD is knitted. Through this step S6, the overlapping loops of step S5 are fixed, and the second side end 2E and the first increase loop 11 are joined. The second knitted fabric section 2 is knitted alongside the first knitted fabric section 1, so the warp direction of the second knitted fabric section 2 is the same as the warp direction of the first knitted fabric section 1 (see reference). Figure 3 The same as the thick arrow. That is, the direction of the loops in the second knitted section 2 of the knitted fabric 100 is the same as the direction of the loops in the first knitted section 1.

[0081] After step S6, the weaving process of steps S5 and S6 is repeated. Step S7 shows the state where the repetition of steps S5 and S6 has ended. Figure 6 The process shown involves joining at least a portion of the loops constituting the second side end 2E with a plurality of first increasing loops 11, and knitting a plurality of second increasing loops 21 that are respectively connected to at least a portion of the loops of the second side end 2E. In this example, the second increasing loops 21 are formed on the loops of the FU. If there are empty needles in the FD, the second increasing loops 21 can also be formed in the FD. The knitting range of the second increasing loops 21 overlaps with the knitting range of the second knitted fabric portion 2.

[0082] Starting from the state of step S7, the third knitted section 3 is knitted at a position overlapping with the knitting range of the second knitted section 2 in BD (step C). Specifically, as... Figure 7 As shown in step S8, the yarn feeder 9 is moved to the left to knit a third knitted section 3 in the warp direction of the second knitted section 2, where a row of loops is knitted in BD. In step S8, the last knitted second increase loop 21 hooked in the second increase loop 21 of FU is further overlapped with the end loop constituting the third side end 3E by shifting the loop.

[0083] In step S9, BD and BU are shifted laterally by one stitch length to the right. As a result, the third knitted portion 3 moves such that the third side end 3E of the third knitted portion 3 is relatively close to the second side end 2E. In step S9, the yarn feeder 9 is further moved to the right, and a third increase loop 31 is knitted on the needle FU, which has become an empty needle in step S8, and a third knitted portion 3 with a loop row is knitted in BD. Through this step S9, the overlapping loops of step S8 are fixed, and the third side end 3E and the second increase loop 21 are joined.

[0084] After step S9, the weaving process of steps S8 and S9 is repeated. Step S10 shows the state where the repetition of steps S8 and S9 has ended. Figure 7 In the process shown, at least a portion of the coil constituting the third side end 3E is joined with a plurality of second reinforcing loops 21, and a plurality of third reinforcing loops 31, each connected to at least a portion of the coil of the third side end 3E, are woven together. In this example, the third reinforcing loop 31 is formed on the loop of the FU. The knitting range of the third reinforcing loop 31 is located outside the knitting range of the third knitted fabric section 3.

[0085] Here, in Figure 6 In step S7, multiple second increase loops 21 are knitted in the direction of relative movement (leftward in this example) of the second knitted section 2. Furthermore, the second increase loops 21 are hooked onto the FU, which serves as the second needle bed, and overlap with the knitting range of the second knitted section 2 hooked onto the BD, which serves as the first needle bed. In this case, the third knitted section 3, continuous in the warp direction of the second knitted section 2, is knitted in a manner that overlaps with the back side of the second knitted section 2. The back side of the second knitted section 2 is the side facing the inside of the tube shape during the knitting of the second knitted section 2. As a result, as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the third knitted section 3 of the knitted fabric 100 is folded back towards the inside of the skirt compared to the second knitted section 2. The warp direction of the third knitted section 3, which is folded back relative to the second knitted section 2, is opposite to the warp direction of the second knitted section 2. That is, the direction of the loops in the third knitted section 3 of the knitted fabric 100 is opposite to the direction of the loops in the second knitted section 2.

[0086] Starting from the state in step S10, the fourth knitted fabric section 4 is knitted at a position overlapping the knitting range of the third knitted fabric section 3 (process D). Specifically, as... Figure 8As shown in step S11, the yarn feeder 9 is moved to the left, and a fourth knitted section 4, which consists of a row of loops continuous in the warp direction of the third knitted section 3, is knitted in BD. In step S11, BD and BU are further shifted laterally to the left by one stitch length. As a result, the fourth knitted section 4 moves so that the fourth side end 4E of the fourth knitted section 4 is relatively close to the third side end 3E. Then, the last knitted third increase loop 31 hooked in the third increase loop 31 of FU overlaps with the end loop constituting the fourth side end 4E.

[0087] In step S12, the yarn feeder 9 is moved to the right to knit a fourth knitted section 4 with a loop row. Through this step S12, the overlapping loops of step S11 are fixed, and the fourth side end 4E is joined with the third increase loop 31.

[0088] After step S12, the knitting of steps S11 and S12 is repeated. In step S13, the state of overlapping the last third loop 31 with the fourth side end 4E is shown. In step S14, the yarn feeder 9 is moved to the right, and after knitting the last row of knitted loops of the fourth knitted fabric section 4, the first knitted fabric section 1 hooked to FU is moved towards BD. After step S14, the second base knitted fabric section 6 is continuously knitted in the warp direction of the first knitted fabric section 1 hooked to BD and the fourth knitted fabric section 4.

[0089] Here, in Figure 7 In step S10, multiple third increase loops 31 are knitted near the left end of the third knitted section 3, opposite to the relative movement direction (rightward in this example) of the third knitted section 3. Furthermore, the third increase loops 31 are hooked onto the FU, which serves as the second needle bed, and positioned outside the knitting range of the third knitted section 3, which is hooked onto the BD, which serves as the first needle bed. In this case, the fourth knitted section 4, continuous in the warp direction of the third knitted section 3, is knitted in a manner that overlaps with the right side of the third knitted section 3. The right side of the third knitted section 3 is the side facing outwards from the tube shape during the knitting of the third knitted section 3. As a result, as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the fourth knitted section 4 is folded back towards the inside of the skirt compared to the third knitted section 3. The warp direction of the fourth knitted section 4, folded back relative to the third knitted section 3, is opposite to the warp direction of the third knitted section 3. That is, the direction of the loops in the fourth knitted section 4 in the knitted fabric 100 is opposite to the direction of the loops in the third knitted section 3. The direction of the loops in the fourth knitted section 4 is the same as the direction of the loops in the first knitted section 1 and the direction of the loops in the second knitted section 2.

[0090] In the knitted fabric 100 knitted according to the knitting process diagram described above, such as Figure 3As shown, the first knitted fabric portion 1 and the second knitted fabric portion 2 are arranged side by side, and the second knitted fabric portion 2, the third knitted fabric portion 3, and the fourth knitted fabric portion 4 overlap in the thickness direction. The direction of the loops in the first knitted fabric portion 1, the second knitted fabric portion 2, and the fourth knitted fabric portion 4 is the same, while the direction of the loops in the third knitted fabric portion 3 is opposite to the direction of the loops in the other knitted fabric portions 1, 2, and 4. The first side end 1E and the second side end 2E are joined seamlessly by a first loop 11, the second side end 2E and the third side end 3E are joined seamlessly by a second loop 21, and the third side end 3E and the fourth side end 4E are joined seamlessly by a third loop 31. As a result, the joint portion 103 of the first pleat 101 formed by the seamless joining of the first side end 1E, the second side end 2E, the third side end 3E, and the fourth side end 4E (see reference) Figure 1 It is formed on knitted fabric 100.

[0091] Figure 2 After the second base knitted section 6 shown is finished knitting, as Figure 4 As shown in the knitting diagram, the knitting is carried out in the order of the first knitted fabric section 1Q, the second knitted fabric section 2Q, the third knitted fabric section 3Q, the fourth knitted fabric section 4Q, and the third base knitted fabric section 7. Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the second pleat 102 as viewed from the inside of the skirt. The first knitted fabric portion 1Q, the second knitted fabric portion 2Q, and the third knitted fabric portion 3Q overlap in the thickness direction, and the third knitted fabric portion 3Q and the fourth knitted fabric portion 4Q are side by side in the knit width direction. The second pleat 102 is formed by the overlapping layer 110 of the first knitted fabric portion 1Q, the second knitted fabric portion 2Q, and the third knitted fabric portion 3Q. The third base knitted fabric portion 7 is continuously formed in the warp direction of the second pleat 102.

[0092] The specific knitting steps of the second pleat 102 are explained. First, the first knitted fabric section 1Q is knitted continuously in the warp direction of a portion of the second base knitted fabric section 6. Figure 4 The arc arrow in the figure indicates that the first knitted fabric section 1Q is connected to the second base knitted fabric section 6 in the longitudinal direction.

[0093] Figure 4 First knitted fabric section 1Q and Figure 7 The third knitted section 3 shown is knitted in the same manner. That is, while making... Figure 4 The first knitted section 1Q moves to the right while knitting the first additional loop 11 on the left outer side of the knitting range of the first knitted section 1Q.

[0094] In this example, at the position where the knitting range overlaps with that of the first knitted fabric section 1Q, the second knitted fabric section 2Q is knitted continuously in the warp direction of the first knitted fabric section 1Q. Figure 4 The second knitted part 2Q and Figure 6 The second knitted section 2 shown is knitted in the same manner. That is, while making... Figure 4 The second knitted portion 2Q moves to the left while knitting a second increment 21 that overlaps with the knitting range of the second knitted portion 2Q on the left side of the second knitted portion 2Q. The second knitted portion 2Q is positioned on the outer side of the knitted fabric 100 compared to the first knitted portion 1Q.

[0095] At the position where the knitting range overlaps with that of the second knitted fabric portion 2Q, in this example, the third knitted fabric portion 3Q is knitted continuously in the warp direction of the second knitted fabric portion 2Q. The third knitted fabric portion 3Q is knitted in the same way as the first knitted fabric portion 1Q. That is, while moving the third knitted fabric portion 3Q to the right, a third increase loop 31 is knitted on the left outer side of the third knitted fabric portion 3Q. The third knitted fabric portion 3Q is positioned on the outer side of the knitted fabric 100 compared to the second knitted fabric portion 2Q.

[0096] The fourth knitted section 4Q is knitted at a position adjacent to the knitting range of the third knitted section 3Q. In this example, the fourth knitted section 4Q is knitted continuously in the warp direction of the area in the second base knitted section 6 where the first knitted section 1Q is not knitted. The fourth knitted section 4Q is knitted while moving it so that the fourth side end 4E of the fourth knitted section 4Q approaches the third side end 3E, thereby joining the fourth side end 4E of the fourth knitted section 4Q with the third increase loop 31.

[0097] Finally, the third base knitted fabric section 7 is continuously knitted in the warp direction of the third knitted fabric section 3Q and the fourth knitted fabric section 4Q. As a result, a second pleat 102 is formed in the knitted fabric 100.

[0098] Based on Figure 4 In the knitted fabric 100, the first knitted portion 1Q, the second knitted portion 2Q, and the third knitted portion 3Q overlap in the thickness direction, and the third knitted portion 3Q and the fourth knitted portion 4Q are side by side in the knitting width direction. The loop directions of the first knitted portion 1Q, the third knitted portion 3Q, and the fourth knitted portion 4Q are the same, while the loop direction of the second knitted portion 2Q is opposite to the loop directions of the other knitted portions 1Q, 3Q, and 4Q. The first side end 1E and the second side end 2E are joined seamlessly by a first loop 11, the second side end 2E and the third side end 3E are joined seamlessly by a second loop 21, and the third side end 3E and the fourth side end 4E are joined seamlessly by a third loop 31. As a result, the joint portion 103 of the second pleat 102 formed by the seamless joining of the first side end 1E, the second side end 2E, the third side end 3E, and the fourth side end 4E (see reference) Figure 1It is formed on knitted fabric 100.

[0099] According to the knitting method of this example, as long as the length of the skirt is within the range that can be knitted using the needles of a flat knitting machine, the skirt can be knitted regardless of the length and number of the first pleat 101 and the second pleat 102 in the knitting width direction. Furthermore, according to the knitting method of this example, the positions of the multiple joints 103 along the length of the skirt can be freely changed. For example, the joint 103 in the second pleat 102 can be positioned closer to the waist than the first pleat 101, or it can be positioned on the hem side. This is because the second pleat 102 is knitted independently of the first pleat 101 after the first pleat 101 is completed. Moreover, the combination of the first pleat 101 and the second pleat 102 in the knitted fabric 100 can be freely selected. For example, only the first pleat 101 or only the second pleat 102 can be provided in the knitted fabric 100.

[0100] <Other Implementation Methods>

[0101] In Embodiment 1, a tubular knitted fabric 100 with a layered portion 110 formed by three overlapping knitted portions is described, but the number of overlapping knitted portions in the layered portion 110 is not particularly limited. The number of overlapping knitted portions in the layered portion 110 can be two or more. For example, by repeating... Figures 5 to 7 The knitting process shown can increase the number of knitted portions overlapping in the layering section 110. The knitted fabric 100 may not be tubular. Depending on the state of the layering section 110, there may be cases where at least one of the first base knitted portion 5, the second base knitted portion 6, the third base knitted portion 7, and the fourth knitted portions 4 and 4Q is absent.

[0102] Each knitted section in Embodiment 1 has a plain knit structure, but may also have a patterned structure such as rib or mesh. In the knitting of the patterned structure, a first needle bed and a second needle bed opposite to the first needle bed are used.

[0103] Furthermore, in the first pleat 101 of Embodiment 1, the second knitted fabric portion 2 and the third knitted fabric portion 3 are knitted together in the warp direction. However, the ends of the second knitted fabric portion 2 in the warp direction may be treated with a fusume (slip stitch) to prevent the second knitted fabric portion 2 and the third knitted fabric portion 3 from being connected in the warp direction. Similarly, the ends of the third knitted fabric portion in the warp direction may be treated with a fusume to prevent the third knitted fabric portion 3 and the fourth knitted fabric portion 4 from being connected in the warp direction.

Claims

1. A method for knitting a fabric, comprising knitting a fabric (100) using a flat knitting machine, the flat knitting machine having a first needle bed (BD, BU) and a second needle bed (FD, FU), the first needle bed (BD, BU) and the second needle bed (FD, FU) being capable of relative lateral movement, and loop transfer being possible between the first needle bed (BD, BU) and the second needle bed (FD, FU), wherein the knitted fabric (100) has a layered portion (110) formed by overlapping multiple knitted portions, wherein, The weaving method includes the following steps: In step A, the first knitted part is knitted to become the base point of the layered part (110); Step B involves knitting a second knitted fabric portion at a position adjacent to the knitting width direction of the first knitted fabric portion or at a position overlapping the knitting range of the first knitted fabric portion; and Step C: Knit a third knitted section (3, 3Q) at a position on the first needle bed (BD) that overlaps with the knitting range of the second knitted section. In step A, a first reinforcing loop (11) is knitted, which is connected to a loop that forms at least a portion of the first side end (1E) of the first knitted fabric portion. In step B, the second knitted portion is moved by lateral movement so that the second side end (2E) of the second knitted portion approaches the first side end (1E) relative to the first side end (1E), thereby knitting the second knitted portion. This is achieved by sequentially shifting loops so that at least a portion of the loops constituting the second side end (2E) overlaps and joins with the first increasing loop (11), and a second increasing loop (21) is knitted, which is connected to at least a portion of the loops of the second side end (2E). In step C, the third knitted portion (3, 3Q) is moved by lateral movement so that the third knitted portion (3, 3Q) is relatively close to the second side end (2E) and the third knitted portion (3, 3Q) is knitted. In this way, the loops constituting at least a part of the third side end (3E) and the second increasing loop (21) are overlapped and joined by shifting loops in sequence.

2. The knitting method for the fabric according to claim 1, wherein, The knitting method further includes a step D, in which a fourth knitted fabric part (4, 4Q) is knitted at a position adjacent to the knitting width direction of the third knitted fabric part (3, 3Q) or at a position overlapping the knitting range of the third knitted fabric part (3, 3Q). In step C, a third reinforcing loop (31) is also woven, which is connected to the coil that constitutes at least a portion of the third side end (3E). In step D, the fourth knitted portion (4, 4Q) is moved by lateral movement so that the fourth knitted portion (4, 4Q) is relatively close to the third side end (3E), thereby knitting the fourth knitted portion (4, 4Q). In this way, the loops constituting at least a part of the fourth side end (4E) and the third increase loop (31) are overlapped and joined by shifting loops in sequence.

3. The knitting method for the fabric according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, In step B, the second loop (21) is knitted on the side of the relative movement direction of the second knitted part in the second knitted part.

4. The knitting method for the fabric according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, In step B, the second loop (21) is woven on the side opposite to the relative movement direction of the second knitted part in the second knitted part.

5. A knitted fabric (100), wherein, The knitted fabric (100) comprises: First knitted fabrics section; The second knitted portion is parallel to the first knitted portion in the knit width direction, or overlaps the first knitted portion in the thickness direction; and The third knitted fabric section (3, 3Q) overlaps with the second knitted fabric section in the thickness direction. The knitted fabric (100) also includes a joining portion (103), which is formed by seamlessly connecting the first side end (1E) of the first knitted fabric portion, the second side end (2E) of the second knitted fabric portion, and the third side end (3E) of the third knitted fabric portion (3, 3Q). The first additional coil (11) is connected to at least a portion of the coil at the first side end (1E). The second additional coil (21) is connected to at least a portion of the coil at the second side end (2E). The first side end (1E) and the second side end (2E) are joined seamlessly by the first reinforcing loop (11), and the second side end (2E) and the third side end (3E) are joined seamlessly by the second reinforcing loop (21). The direction of the loops in the first knitted section is the same as or opposite to the direction of the loops in the second knitted section. The direction of the loops in the second knitted part is opposite to the direction of the loops in the third knitted part (3, 3Q).

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