pointelle

English

Noun

pointelle (plural pointelles)

  1. A type of knit fabric that contains a pattern of open spaces.
    • 1976, National Wool Grower - Volume 66, page 71:
      In 1865, William Lamb introduced the first G-bed latch needle weft knitting machine, which subsequently led to the development of sweater patterns in jacquards, intarsias and pointelles.
    • 1980, Patricia Harste, The knitting book: techniques, patterns, projects, →ISBN, page 97:
      Pointelle patterns add a light and airy feel to a project.
    • 2011, Gail Baugh, The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory:
      The softness of this pointelle knit is enhanced by the subtle stripe and floral effect knitted into the fabric.

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