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Crafts

alfredo

(60,220 posts) Sat Sep 6, 2025, 03:42 PM Saturday

The science of knittng [View all]

I never thought of the physics of fabric. Dad would have loved this. He was a an upholsterer, he used a Pfaff industrial machine. And yes it would sew through flesh.

This is an interesting video about how knits work.

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The science of knittng [View all] alfredo Saturday OP

OK that was pretty cool. Batshit_Bruin_CA Saturday #1

direct opposite for me. I never could get the needles co-ordinated. yellowdogintexas Saturday #3

That was fascinating! ShazzieB Saturday #2

This guy lost my interest when cyclonefence Saturday #4

That was way cool, Thanks!! nt mitch96 Saturday #5