Stitch Type

Stitches: Class-512 (Sub-Classes)

Stitch Class 512 (overedge): Stitch formed with 2 needle threads and 2 looper threads with the looper threads forming a purl on the edge of the seam. In the 512 stitch, the right needle only enters the upper looper loop. This stitch type will not chain-off as well as the 514 stitch.

Thread consumption ratio=1 : 16

This type of stitch is formed with 4 threads:

2 Needle threads (A & A1) 1 Lower looper thread (B) 1 Upper looper thread (C)

Stitch type 512

The loops of the needle threads (A & A1) are passed through the material and inter-looped with loops of thread (B) at the point of penetration on the underside of the material. The loops of thread (B) are extended to the edge of the material and there inter-looped with loops of thread (C). The loops of thread (C) are extended from this inter-looping point of the needle penetration of the next stitch and there, inter- looped with thread (A).