Automatic Patterning

Punchcard or electronic mechanism that "automatically" selects needles to form stitch patterns (instead of manually pulling needles)


One of the many advantages of machine knitting is the ability to quickly and easily knit in pattern.

Textured stitch patterns, multi-color patterns can all be quickly produced with the help of automatic patterning devices.

Using Punchcards or electronics, the machine automatically selects needles for pattern knitting like Tuck, Slip, Fairisle, Lace etc.

Machined that do not have punchcard or electronics (or non-working mechanisms) are referred to as "Manual Machines"