Needle Position for machine knitting

Needle position definition in machine knitting

Needle Position

Whether aligned by automatic patterning (electronic or punchcard) or manually positioned, the needle position along with the carriage settings create stitch patterns.

Different machines use different letters to refer to the needle positions. Understanding the function of each position is more important than the letter designator.
Master automatic stitch patterning (punchcard or electronics) by understanding the way your machine creates stitches.

Course:
Automatic Stitch Patterns