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How does jacquard knitting work

Jacquard knitting is a technique that allows for the creation of complex patterns and designs in knitwear. It uses a specialized machine, called a jacquard knitting machine, which can produce intricate designs using different colored yarns.

The basic process of jacquard knitting involves the use of a series of punched cards or electronic patterning devices, which control the movement of the needles on the machine. Each card or electronic pattern corresponds to a specific design or pattern. The cards or electronic patterning device are fed into the machine, and the needles are then raised and lowered according to the design on the card, creating the desired pattern in the fabric.

For creating a custom design, the designer will have to create a chart with the design, it is called a jacquard chart, the chart is then transformed into a punch card or electronic device, which the machine reads. The punch card or electronic device is fed into the machine, and the needles are raised and lowered according to the design on the card, resulting in a custom designed knitwear.

Jacquard knitting allows for a high degree of control and precision when creating patterns, which makes it well-suited for creating intricate designs such as logos, images, or even photographs on knitwear.

Photoshop sweater with transparency

Creating designs for hoodies and sweaters in Photoshop, we came across the idea to use the look of transparency in Adobe Photoshop or other graphics software as part of the actual knitsweater design.

Photoshop sweater with transparency effect
Photoshop sweater

Transparent areas in photoshop are usually checkered in light grey and white.

Using this background together with a cropped stock image gives a nice transparent effect. Please note the preview is rather low res, the actual knit sweater does look better, although only 4 colors can be used at a time.

Transparency sweater: design and sweater preview
Transparency sweater: design and sweater preview

You can use or rebuild this effect for your custom sweater design. Upload a partly transparent image in the Online Designer, and flood fill / tile the background with a two color clipart. Set the colors of the clipart to light grey and white.

When aligned correctly, image will merge with the background. If there is a 5th color in the image, replace / fill it with a pattern, and use colors that already exist.

Click here to edit the transparency sweater design

Knitted with your custom design and no minimum order quantity, Wildemasche is the one stop source for custom knitwear. See all sweater specs here, and choose between fine knit cotton and regular knit acrylic sweater.

Christmas sweater Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds once wore a christmas sweater. It was ugly. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal pranked him into wearing it. Back then, holiday sweaters were ugly in many ways. Being tricked into this, many celebrities and bored stars use hilariously looking xmas sweaters not only as a source of meme production, but also to support others and raise charity funding.

Ryan Reynolds christmas sweater
Ryan Reynolds christmas sweater

Get your own custom christmas sweater, with custom design knitted it.

Custom sweater vest

Safety knit vest – made to order from 1pc.

Custom knit sweater vest
Custom knit sweater vest

Don’t worry about fashion accidents anymore. Clear the way with your fashion safety knit vest.

Made to order with your colors, warning signs or other graphic elements enhancing your security or the well-being of your fellow fashionistas.

Made to order from 1pc, there is no minimum order. Yes, please stay calm and accept the fact that “no minimum order” means your custom knit piece is made from order volume 1. Not 2, not 3, but 1. Zero is not an option.