Programming method

Abstract

To provide a knitting method capable of hardly causing elongation of a boundary between a first base part and a second base part continuing in a wale direction.SOLUTION: A method for knitting a knitted fabric having a first base part and a second base part continuing to a terminal part in a wale direction of the first base part using a flat-knitting machine and has a step A to knit the first base part and subsequently divide stitches within a predetermined range of the terminal part into three or more groups and a step B to repeat a step B1 and a step B2 until there is no selectable group. In the step B1, a group X is selected from the three or more groups. In the step B2, reinforcement stitches overlapping stitches in the group X are formed. A range of arranging stitches in each group of the three or more groups overlaps ranges of arranging stitches in other groups in a knitting width direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for knitting a knitted fabric having a first base portion and a second base portion that are continuous in the wale direction.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of arranging inlay yarns in the width direction of a base knitted fabric portion. In this technique, additional stitches are made in some stitches of the base knitted fabric portion, and the inlay yarn is sandwiched between the stitches to be the subject of additional stitches and the new stitches formed by the additional stitches. When the base knitted fabric portion stretches too much, it becomes difficult for the shape of the base knitted fabric portion to return to the state before stretching. If the inlay yarn is an inelastic yarn, the stretching in the width direction of the base knitted fabric portion is suppressed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In a knitted fabric, a first base portion and a second base portion having different roles may be continuous in the wale direction. In such a knitted fabric, there is a need to make it difficult for the boundary between the first base portion and the second base portion to stretch. There are cases where the technique of Patent Document 1 cannot meet such needs. In particular, when the first base portion and the second base portion have different textures, there is a risk that the stretching of the above boundary cannot be sufficiently suppressed by the technique of Patent Document 1.

[0005] One object of the present invention is to provide a knitting method capable of making it difficult for the boundary between a first base portion and a second base portion that are continuous in the wale direction to stretch.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] <1> This invention Edit The method is, A knitting method for knitting a fabric using a flat knitting machine, the fabric comprising a first base portion and a second base portion that extends from the end portion of the first base portion in the wale direction, After assembling the first base portion, step A divides the stitches within a predetermined range of the end portion into three or more groups. The process includes process B1 and process B2, which are repeated until there are no more selectable groups. In step B1, select group X from the three or more groups, In step B2, reinforcing stitches are formed that overlap the stitches in group X. The placement range of stitches in each of the three or more groups overlaps with the placement range of stitches in the other groups in the width direction.

[0007] Here, the predetermined range of the end portion may be a part of the end portion or the entire end portion. Also, the reinforcing stitches may overlap with each of all the stitches of group X, or with each of some of the stitches of group X.

[0008] In process A, the stitches of each group are grouped so that their placement range overlaps with that of other groups in the width direction. As a result, at least a portion of each group has a section where stitches from another group are sandwiched between two stitches in the width direction within that group. For example, if the end is divided into a first group, a second group, and a third group, the stitches of the first group, the second group, and the third group may be arranged in order, as shown in Example 1 below. Each group may include sections where stitches are adjacent to each other, as shown in Example 2 below. The stitches of each group may be arranged irregularly, as shown in Example 3 below. In Examples 1 to 3 below, '○' represents stitches of the first group, '×' represents stitches of the second group, and '△' represents stitches of the third group. Example 1... ○×△○×△○×△○×△ Example 2... ○○××△△○○××△△ Example 3... ○×△○○××△△○×△

[0009] In the above knitting method, the number of groups is equal to the number of repetitions in processes B1 and B2. For example, the number of groups is between 3 and 6. The number of stitches in each group may be the same or different.

[0010] <2> The above form <1> Edit In the method, The number of the three or more groups is N. Each of the three or more groups may consist of stitches spaced N-1 apart. Here, N is a natural number greater than or equal to 3.

[0011] The above form <2> As a concrete example, let's explain the case where the stitches at the end of the first row of stitches, which consists of 12 stitches, are divided into three groups. In this case, each group consists of stitches that are two stitches apart. Specifically, the first group consists of the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th stitches, counting from one end in the width direction at the end of the stitches. The second group consists of the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th stitches. The third group consists of the 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th stitches.

[0012] <3> The above form <1> or <2> Edit In the method, The aforementioned step B2 is, Process X for knitting the reinforcing stitches drawn out from the stitches of group X by the increase in the amount, The process may also include a step Y in which the stitches of group X and the reinforcing stitches are superimposed.

[0013] Reinforcement stitches are a known knitting method (see Patent Document 1, etc.). In reinforcement stitches, stitches Q that are locked to the knitting needles P1 of the needle bed P are moved to the knitting needles R1 of the needle bed R, and stitches S are formed on the knitting needles P1 that are pulled out from stitches Q. The stitches S pulled out from stitches Q are connected to stitches Q. In the present invention, reinforcement stitches correspond to stitches S, and stitches of group X correspond to stitches Q.

[0014] <4>In the above aspect <3> Edit in the forming method, it may be provided with a step Z of arranging an inlay yarn between the stitches of the group X and the reinforcing stitches after the step X and before the step Y.

[0015] The inlay yarn is a wire material sandwiched between the stitches distributed to the front needle bed and the rear needle bed of a flat knitting machine (see Patent Document 1, etc.). In the above aspect <4>, the inlay yarn is sandwiched between the reinforcing stitches and the stitches of the group X.

[0016] <5>In the above aspect <1> or <2> Edit in the forming method, in the step B2, the reinforcing stitches composed of the tack stitches overlapping the stitches of the group X may be knitted by tacking.

[0017] <6>In any one of the above aspects <1> to <5> Edit in the forming method, the reinforcing stitches may be knitted with the knitting yarn used for knitting the first base portion.

Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to the knitting method of the present invention, the elongation at the boundary between the first base portion and the second base portion in the knitted fabric can be sufficiently suppressed. The reinforcing stitches overlap only at the end portion of the first base portion, and the reinforcing stitches are not easily noticeable. Also, it is difficult for the boundary to become thick due to the reinforcing stitches.

[0019] According to the knitting method of the above aspect <2>, regularly arranged reinforcing stitches are overlapped at the end portion. Therefore, unevenness in the stretchability of the boundary in the knitting width direction can be hardly generated. Also, the appearance of the boundary is improved.

[0020] According to the knitting method of the above aspect <3>, the reinforcing stitches drawn out from the stitches at the end portion of the first base portion are formed. Such reinforcing stitches are difficult to move with respect to the stitches at the end portion. Therefore, in the knitted fabric provided with such reinforcing stitches, the above boundary is difficult to stretch.

[0021] The above form <4> According to this knitting method, a knitted fabric is obtained in which inlay yarn is placed at the above boundary. The inlay yarn suppresses the stretching of the knitted fabric in the width direction at the boundary. Therefore, in a knitted fabric that includes inlay yarn at the boundary, the boundary is even less prone to stretching.

[0022] The above form <5> According to this knitting method, it is possible to knit a fabric with a boundary that is less prone to stretching using a small number of steps.

[0023] The above form <6> This knitting method does not require a yarn feed opening for knitting reinforcing stitches. Furthermore, the knitted fabric obtained using this method does not require yarn cutting and knotting when switching yarns, thus improving the productivity of knitting. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0024] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a sweater, which is a knitted fabric according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a diagram showing the first knitting process according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a second organizational process diagram, following the first organizational process diagram shown in Figure 2. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is an illustrative diagram showing the arrangement of inlay yarns in a knitted fabric according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a knitting process diagram showing the knitting procedure for the knitted fabric according to Embodiment 3. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0025] The knitting method for the fabric according to this embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0026] <Embodiment 1> Figure 1 shows a sweater, which is an example of knitted fabric 1 according to Embodiment 1. The sweater comprises a body 2 having sleeves and a collar 3 seamlessly connected to the body 2. The body 2 comprises a front body 2F and a back body 2B that are connected in a tubular manner. The body 2 is knitted from the hem toward the collar 3. The collar 3 comprises a front collar 3F that is continuous with the wale-direction end of the front body 2F and a back collar 3B that is continuous with the wale-direction end of the back body 2B. The front collar 3F and the back collar 3B are connected in a tubular manner. The body 2 and collar 3 in this example have different structures.

[0027] The neckhole of the sweater where the collar 3 is formed may gradually widen with repeated wear, depending on the material of the knitting yarn. Therefore, it is preferable to suppress the stretching of the boundary 4 between the body 2 and the collar 3. In this example, by knitting the sweater using the knitting method of the present invention, the stretching of the boundary 4 between the back body 2B and the back collar 3B is suppressed. The back body 2B and the back collar 3B correspond to the first base portion 5 and the second base portion 6 in the knitting method of the present invention, respectively.

[0028] An example of the knitting procedure for the boundary 4 between the first base section 5 and the second base section 6 will be explained based on Figures 2 and 3. The knitting machine used is a four-bed knitting machine. The four-bed knitting machine is equipped with a lower front needle bed, a lower rear needle bed, an upper front needle bed, and an upper rear needle bed. Hereinafter, the lower front needle bed, lower rear needle bed, upper front needle bed, and upper rear needle bed will be denoted as FD, BD, FU, and BU, respectively. FD and BD face each other. FU, located above FD, and BU, located above BD, face each other. FD and FU are the first needle beds, and BD and BU are the second needle beds. This knitting machine is equipped with a racking mechanism (not shown), and FD and FU and BD and BU can be racked relative to each other. Unlike this example, a two-bed knitting machine may also be used for knitting.

[0029] In Figures 2 and 3, the 'S + number' in the left column indicates the knitting process number. The right column shows the knitting status at each process. The black dots in the right column indicate the FD, BD, FU, and BU knitting needles. The capital letters outside the column indicate the position of the knitting needles. The circle and teardrop marks in the right column indicate stitches, and the inverted triangle mark indicates feeder 9. The parts related to the knitting operation at each process are shown with thick lines.

[0030] Step S0 in Figure 2 shows the state after the knitting of the body 2 (see Figure 1) is completed. Body 2 is knitted with yarn 9Y supplied from feeder 9. The stitches of the front body 2F are secured to knitting needles A-L of FD. The stitches at the end of the back body 2B, i.e., the stitches at the end 50 of the first base section 5, are secured to knitting needles A-L of BD.

[0031] In step S0, the stitches at the end portion 50 are divided into three or more groups, in this example, the first group 51, the second group 52, the third group 53, and the fourth group 54 (process A). Since there are four groups, each group 51, 52, 53, and 54 consists of stitches spaced three apart. In other words, the spacing between adjacent stitches in the width direction in each group 51, 52, 53, and 54 is the spacing between three stitches from another group or more, between the adjacent stitches. Specifically, the first group 51 consists of stitches from needles D, H, and L of the BD. The second group 52 consists of stitches from needles C, G, and K of the BD. The third group 53 consists of stitches from needles B, F, and J of the BD. The fourth group 54 consists of stitches from needles A, E, and I of the BD. This grouping is a conceptual process and is performed within the computer of the flat knitting machine.

[0032] In this example, the entire end portion 50 of the back panel 2B is divided into multiple groups. Unlike this example, a portion of the end portion 50, for example, the middle part of the back panel 2B in the knitting width direction, or a portion corresponding to one-third of the whole, may be divided into multiple groups.

[0033] In step S1, group X is selected from groups 51, 52, 53, and 54 (first step B1). In this example, the first group 51 is selected as group X. This selection is also a conceptual step and is performed within the computer of the knitting machine.

[0034] In step S1, the feeder 9 is moved to the right, and reinforcing stitches 7 are knitted by the yarn increase, which are drawn from the stitches of the first group 51 (step X in the first step B2). The yarn increase moves the stitches of the first group 51 to the knitting needles D, H, L of FU, and reinforcing stitches 7 are formed on the knitting needles D, H, L of BD. By knitting the reinforcing stitches 7 with the knitting yarn 9Y used to knit the first base section 5, the effort of switching knitting yarns can be avoided. Unlike this example, the reinforcing stitches 7 may be knitted with yarn supplied from a feeder different from feeder 9.

[0035] Unlike this example, it is not necessary to apply the yarn increase to all stitches in the first group 51. For example, the yarn increase may be applied to 70% or more of the stitches in the first group 51. This also applies to the second group 52, the third group 53, and the fourth group 54, which will be discussed later.

[0036] In step S2, the feeder 9 is moved to the left, and the yarn 9Y is positioned between the first group of stitches 51 of FU and the reinforcing stitches 7 of BD (step Z in the first step B2). The yarn 9Y functions as the inlay yarn 8. The inlay yarn 8 may be supplied from a feeder different from feeder 9.

[0037] In step S2, the stitches of the first group 51 and the reinforcing stitches 7 are further overlapped (step Y in the first step B2). In this example, the stitches of the first group 51 that are secured to FU are overlapped with the reinforcing stitches 7 that are secured to BD. The stitches of the first group 51 and the reinforcing stitches 7 that form the overlap are paired stitches in the yarn increase. For example, in step S1, the stitches that were moved from the needle D of BD to the needle D of FU by the yarn increase are overlapped with the reinforcing stitches 7 that were formed on the needle D of BD.

[0038] From this point onward, steps B1 and B2 are repeated until there are no more selectable groups (step B). Specifically, in step S3, the second group 52 is selected as group X (second step B1), and the surcharge is applied as the feeder 9 moves to the right (step X in the second step B2). In step S4, the inlay yarn 8 is positioned as the feeder 9 moves to the left (step Z in the second step B2), and the stitches of group X and the reinforcing stitches 7 are overlapped (step Y in the second step B2).

[0039] In steps S5 and S6 of Figure 3, the third group 53 is selected, and the third execution of processes B1 and B2 is carried out. Furthermore, in steps S7 and S8, the fourth group 54 is selected, and the fourth execution of processes B1 and B2 is carried out.

[0040] After step S8, the back collar 3B (Figure 1) is knitted in the wale direction from the end portion 50 of the back body 2B, and the front collar 3F (Figure 1) is knitted in the wale direction from the end portion of the front body 2F. When the back collar 3B, i.e., the second base portion 6, is knitted, the overlap formed by the stitches of the end portion 50 and the reinforcing stitches 7 is fixed in place. The reinforcing stitches 7 become less likely to move relative to the stitches of the end portion 50, and the inlay yarn 8 sandwiched between the stitches of the end portion 50 and the reinforcing stitches 7 also becomes less likely to move.

[0041] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of inlay yarn 8 at the end portion 50 of the first base portion 5. The bottom of the diagram represents the inside of the sweater, and the top of the diagram represents the outside of the sweater. The schematic rectangular marks in Figure 4 represent the stitches of the end portion 50 of the first base portion 5 (i.e., stitches of any of groups 51, 52, 53, or 54), or the reinforcing stitches 7. The two parallel lines extending vertically indicate that the stitches of the end portion 50 and the reinforcing stitches 7 are connected by overlapping stitches. In Figure 4, the stitches of the end portion 50 and the reinforcing stitches 7 are shown as separate, but in reality they overlap. The thick lines represent the inlay yarn 8.

[0042] As shown in Figure 4, reinforcing stitches 7 are superimposed on each stitch of the end section 50. Therefore, the elongation of the end section 50 in the width direction, that is, the elongation of the boundary 4 of the knitted fabric 1 shown in Figure 1, is suppressed. In particular, in this example, all the reinforcing stitches 7 are connected by connecting threads made of knitting yarn 9Y, so that one reinforcing stitch 7 and the other reinforcing stitch 7 connected by the connecting threads restrain each other's movement. This is also one of the reasons why the elongation of the boundary 4 is suppressed. Furthermore, by placing four inlay threads 8 in the end section 50, the elongation of the end section 50, that is, the elongation of the boundary 4, is further suppressed.

[0043] As shown in Figure 4, in this knitting method, reinforcing stitches 7 are placed only at the end portion 50, so the reinforcing stitches 7 are not noticeable, and the end portion 50 does not become too thick in the thickness direction of the knitted fabric 1. In addition, the inlay yarn 8 is placed on the inside of the sweater and is not easily visible from the outside of the sweater. Therefore, the knitted fabric 1 in this example is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to wear.

[0044] In the knitted fabric 1 with the end portion 50 shown in Figure 4, even when the boundary 4 was stretched in the knitting width direction, almost no wrinkles formed in the portion of the first base portion 5 near the boundary 4. The reason for the wrinkles in this portion is that the first base portion 5, which is sandwiching each inlay yarn 8 placed at the end portion 50, shifts from its original position, and the shifted first base portion 5 does not return to its original position. The original position refers to the position of the first base portion 5 relative to the inlay yarn 8 during knitting. In this example, the reason why the position of the first base portion 5 is difficult to shift relative to the inlay yarn 8 is presumed to be because the inlay yarn 8 and the first base portion 5 are in contact over a predetermined length on the inside of the sweater. The length of each inlay yarn 8 on the inside of the sweater depends on the spacing between adjacent stitches in each group 51, 52, 53, 54 (hereinafter referred to as spacing W). Therefore, spacing W is considered to be an important factor in suppressing the shift in the position of the first base portion 5 relative to the inlay yarn 8.

[0045] ≪Example Test≫ In the test example, the following knitted fabrics α and β were prepared to investigate the effect of the above-mentioned interval W on wrinkle formation.

[0046] In the preparation of knitted fabric α, in step S0 of Figure 2, the end portion 50 was divided into three groups, and knitting in steps S1 and S2 was performed for each group. The spacing W in each group is the spacing of two stitches. For example, between adjacent stitches A1 and A2 in the first group, stitch B1 of the second group and stitch C1 of the third group are placed. There are three inlay threads 8 placed at the end portion 50 of this knitted fabric α. In knitted fabric α, the boundary 4 between the first base portion 5 and the second base portion 6 was as resistant to stretching as knitted fabric 1 in Embodiment 1. Furthermore, in knitted fabric α, even when the boundary 4 was stretched, almost no wrinkles formed in the area near the boundary 4 in the first base portion 5.

[0047] In the preparation of knitted fabric β, the end portion 50 was divided into two groups in step S0 of Figure 2. In this case, the spacing W in each group is the spacing of one stitch. Steps S1 and S2 were performed for each group. In knitted fabric β, the boundary 4 between the first base portion 5 and the second base portion 6 was difficult to stretch. However, in knitted fabric β, when the boundary 4 was stretched, wrinkles formed in the area near the boundary 4 in the first base portion 5, and these wrinkles were maintained. The wrinkles detract from the appearance of knitted fabric β.

[0048] From the results of the test examples, it was found that in order to suppress the displacement of the first base portion 5, which causes wrinkle formation, the spacing W in each group of the end portion 50 needs to be at least the width of two stitches (hereinafter referred to as the predetermined spacing). However, even if there are some areas in each group that are less than the predetermined spacing, the displacement of the first base portion 5 can be suppressed if the number of such areas is small. The ratio Nb / Na of the number of areas Na sandwiched between adjacent stitches in each group (hereinafter referred to as the first area) and the number Nb of areas Nb having the predetermined spacing (hereinafter referred to as the second area) should be 0.5 or higher. In other words, if more than half of the first areas are second areas, the displacement of the first base portion 5 can be suppressed. If the number Nb of second areas is smaller than the number Na of first areas, it is preferable that the Nb second areas are dispersed in the direction of the knitting width. A higher ratio Nb / Na is preferable. The ratio Nb / Na may be, for example, 0.8 or higher, or 0.9 or higher. As with knitted fabric 1 in Embodiment 1 and knitted fabric α in the test example, a ratio of Nb / Na of 1.0 is most preferable.

[0049] <Embodiment 2> Embodiment 2 describes a knitting example in which reinforcing stitches 7 are knitted by increasing the amount of yarn, but inlay yarn 8 is not placed. Figures 2 and 3 of Embodiment 1 will be used for this explanation.

[0050] In this example, after step S1 in Figure 2, in step S2, the stitches of the first group 51 are superimposed on the reinforcing stitches 7 without moving the feeder 9. In step S3, the feeder 9 is moved to the left (opposite direction to the illustrated movement direction) to increase the amount of stitches, and in step S4, the stitches of the second group 52 are superimposed on the reinforcing stitches 7 without moving the feeder 9. After step S5 in Figure 3, in step S6, the stitches of the third group 53 are superimposed on the reinforcing stitches 7 without moving the feeder 9. In step S7, the feeder 9 is moved to the left (opposite direction to the illustrated movement direction) to increase the amount of stitches, and in step S8, the stitches of the fourth group 54 are superimposed on the reinforcing stitches 7 without moving the feeder 9.

[0051] In this example, the reinforcing mesh 7 is arranged along the entire length of the end portion 50. Therefore, the elongation of the end portion 50 is effectively suppressed.

[0052] <Embodiment 3> Embodiment 3 describes an example of forming reinforcing stitches by tucks, based on Figure 5. Figure 5 can be interpreted in the same way as Figures 2 and 3. The V-shaped marks in Figure 5 indicate tuck stitches.

[0053] Step S0 in Figure 5 is the same as step S0 in Figure 2. In step S1, the feeder 9 is moved to the right and a tuck is made in the stitches of the first group 51. This tuck causes the reinforcing stitches 70, which consist of tucked stitches, to overlap with the stitches of the first group 51. In step S2, the feeder 9 is moved to the left and a tuck is made in the stitches of the second group 52. In step S3, the feeder 9 is moved to the right and a tuck is made in the stitches of the third group 53. In step S4, the feeder 9 is moved to the left and a tuck is made in the stitches of the fourth group 54.

[0054] As shown in Figure 5, reinforcing stitches 70 are placed along the entire length of the end section 50. As a result, the opportunities for the connecting threads between multiple tucks to come into contact with each other are increased, effectively suppressing the elongation of the end section 50. Since the reinforcing stitches 70 are simply layered over each stitch of the end section 50 without the knitting thread 9Y becoming entangled, the end section 50 does not become excessively thick.

[0055] The number of steps in Figure 5 is the same as the number of groups in the terminal section 50, and is fewer than the number of steps in Embodiment 1. Therefore, according to the knitting method of this example using tucks, a knitted fabric 1 in which the boundary 4 is less prone to stretching can be manufactured with high productivity. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0056] 1. Knitted fabric 2 Bodice, 2B Back Bodice, 2F Front Bodice 3 collar, 3B back collar, 3F front collar 4 boundaries 5. First base section 50 Termination 51 First Group, 52 Second Group 53 Third Group, 54 Fourth Group 6. Second base section 7,70 Reinforcement stitch 8 Inlay threads 9 feeders, 9Y knitting yarn

Claims

1. In a knitting method using a flat knitting machine to knit a fabric comprising a first base portion and a second base portion that extends from the end portion of the first base portion in the wale direction, After assembling the first base portion, step A divides the stitches within a predetermined range of the end portion into three or more groups. The process includes process B1 and process B2, which are repeated until there are no more selectable groups. In step B1, select group X from the three or more groups, In step B2, a reinforcing stitch is formed by tucks, which consist of tucks that overlap the stitches in group X. The arrangement range of stitches in each of the three or more groups overlaps with the arrangement range of stitches in the width direction of the other groups. How to organize.

2. In a knitting method using a flat knitting machine to knit a fabric comprising a first base portion and a second base portion that extends from the end portion of the first base portion in the wale direction, After assembling the first base portion, step A divides the stitches within a predetermined range of the end portion into three or more groups. The process includes process B1 and process B2, which are repeated until there are no more selectable groups. In step B1, select group X from the three or more groups, In step B2, reinforcing stitches are formed that overlap the stitches in group X. The arrangement range of stitches in each of the three or more groups overlaps with the arrangement range of stitches in the width direction of the other groups. The aforementioned step B2 is, A process X for knitting the reinforcing stitches drawn out from the stitches of group X by the addition, Step Y involves overlapping the stitches of group X with the reinforcing stitches, The process includes, after step X and before step Y, step Z of placing inlay yarn between the stitches of group X and the reinforcing stitches, How to organize.

3. The number of the three or more groups is N. Each of the three or more groups consists of stitches spaced N-1 apart. The method of organization according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein N is a natural number greater than or equal to 3.

4. The knitting method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the reinforcing stitch is knitted using the knitting yarn used to knit the first base portion.

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