Knitting Technical Term

Face loop and technical face

Face loop:

During loop formation, when the new loop emerges through the old loop from back to the face side then it is termed as face loop or weft knitted loop.

Technical face:

The side of the fabric which contains all face loops or weft knit loops is known as technical face.

Back loop and Technical Back

Back loop:

During loop formation, when the new loop passes from the face side to the back of the previous loop then it is termed as back loop or purl loop.

Technical back:

The side of the fabric which contains all back loops or purl loops is known as technical back.