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Holding Position

Holding Position

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Needle position E - D depending on brand (pulled all the way out)
Illustration of needles in holding position on a knitting machine
The process of "putting needles in hold" consists of 2 steps: The position of needles The setting of the carriage Hold has MANY uses. Understanding "hold" is critical for all machine knitters Short row shaping Bridging Intarsia Free pass Manual stitch patterning Hold Position