Abrasive knitting needle and sinker
View Patent ↗A fabric can be formed by a process comprising providing a knitting needle and providing a sinker. The sinker can include a first end and a nib. The first end and the nib can form a groove for receiving a yarn. The first end in or near the groove can have a first abrasive surface for abrading the yarn during knitting. A knitting needle can have a shank with a first edge and a hook. The knitting needle can have a latch having an outer region. At least a portion of the first edge and at least a portion of the outer region can have a second abrasive surface for abrading a yarn during knitting.
1. A needle and a sinker for use in a knitting machine,
the sinker comprising,
a first end having a nib,
the first end and the nib forming a groove for receiving a yarn, and having a first abrasive surface for abrading the yarn during knitting,
the knitting needle comprising,
a shank having a first edge,
a hook on the shank, and
a latch having an outer region.
2. The needle and sinker of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first edge and at least a portion of the outer region have a second abrasive surface for abrading the yarn during knitting.
3. The needle and sinker of claim 1 , wherein the first abrasive surface is formed using a coating.
4. The needle and sinker of claim 2 , wherein the second abrasive surface is formed using a coating.