Knitting Basics Quiz

What is knitting?

• Interlacing yarns at right angles

• Interlooping yarns to form fabric

• Weaving with needles

• Stitching yarns together

What is the basic unit of a knitted fabric?

• Weave

• Loop

• Knot

• Stitch

What are the vertical columns in knitted fabrics called?

• Courses

• Stitches

• Wales

• Yarns

What are the horizontal rows in knitted fabrics called?

• Wefts

• Chains

• Courses

• Twills

Which of the following is NOT a type of knit fabric?

• Rib knit

• Jersey knit

• Interlock knit

• Twill knit

What does 'gauge' in knitting refer to?

• Length of the fabric

• Number of loops per inch

• Thickness of the yarn

• Elasticity of the fabric

Which knitted fabric is most commonly used for T-shirts?

• Interlock

• Rib

• Jersey

• Mesh

Which type of knit fabric has the same appearance on both sides?

• Jersey knit

• Rib knit

• Purl knit

• Interlock knit

Which knit is commonly used for neckbands and cuffs due to its elasticity?

• Jersey knit

• Rib knit

• Warp knit

• Tricot knit

Which structure is likely to curl at the edges?

• Interlock

• Rib knit

• Jersey knit

• Warp knit