Cyclopedia of textile work : a general reference library on cotton, woolen and worsted yarn manufacture, weaving, designing, chemistry and dyeing, finishing, knitting, and allied subjects . Pig- Scott & WilliamsNeedles. 155 140 KNITTING may be made to run evenly and smoothly. The take-up rolls shouldnot be pressed together too firmly, and must be parallel to draw equallyat both ends. After making the above adjustments, the knitter must ascertainwhat weight of fabric is desired, and adjust his machines only a slight adjustment of one or two stitches per inch is required. Fig. 81.
Cyclopedia of textile work : a general reference library on cotton, woolen and worsted yarn manufacture, weaving, designing, chemistry and dyeing, finishing, knitting, and allied subjects . Pig- Scott & WilliamsNeedles. 155 140 KNITTING may be made to run evenly and smoothly. The take-up rolls shouldnot be pressed together too firmly, and must be parallel to draw equallyat both ends. After making the above adjustments, the knitter must ascertainwhat weight of fabric is desired, and adjust his machines only a slight adjustment of one or two stitches per inch is required. Fig. 81. Frame and Take-Up. to obtain the proper weight of fabric, it can be made by adjustingthe dial spindle wheel; but for more than one or two stitches per inch,the adjustment should be made on the cylinder draw-down adjustment requires the marking of the yarn, as previouslydescribed, to ensure a perfect evenness of the fabric, after the properweight has been obtained. To Slacken the Fabric, either lower the draw-down cam in the 156 KNITTING 141 ring, so that the needles will draw more loop, or raise the dial byloosening the retaining screw in the cross-bar, then turn the dial
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