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The 28 pages that link to Knitting, each with the reason it gives.

• TextileBroader topic: Knitted textiles stretch because their yarns form linked loops.

• WoolRelated: Wool’s elasticity and crimp make it well suited to knitted garments.

• WeavingCompared with: Unlike weaving’s crossing yarn systems, knitting builds cloth from connected loops.

• YarnRelated: Yarn forms the loops that give knitted fabric its characteristic stretch and drape.

• Warp and weftCompared with: Knitted fabric does not use the warp-and-weft structure of woven cloth.

• FeltCompared with: Knitted loops create a structure distinct from felt’s fiber entanglement.

• TapestryCompared with: Knitting creates interlocking loops rather than the crossing warp and weft structure of tapestry.

• Plain weaveCompared with: Its looped structure differs fundamentally from plain weave’s interlaced threads.

• Textile artRelated: Its looped structure gives textile artworks distinctive flexibility and texture.

• Textile designRelated: Loops give knitted designs stretch and drape distinct from woven structures.

• Textile manufacturingBroader topic: Knitting offers a loop-based alternative to woven fabric formation.

• Compression garmentRelated: Knitted structures can stretch and conform closely to body contours.

• Spinning wheelRelated: Yarn spun on a wheel can be used directly in hand knitting.

• T-shirtNarrower topic: T-shirt jersey is knitted rather than woven, giving it natural flexibility.

• Angora rabbitRelated: Angora yarn is commonly used in knitted garments and accessories.

• BeanieNarrower topic: Most beanies are knitted, and the looped fabric gives them stretch and warmth.

• Cashmere woolRelated: Knitting turns cashmere yarn into stretchable garments and accessories.

• ShawlRelated: Knitted shawls stretch and drape differently from most woven examples.

• Angora goatRelated: Mohair yarn is commonly used in knitted garments and accessories.

• Fiber (textiles)Related: Knitted structures rely on yarns spun from fibers or made from filaments.

• Hand spinningRelated: Hand-spun yarn is commonly shaped into knitted garments and objects.

• Textile artsBroader topic: Knitting builds flexible surfaces from connected loops rather than crossing yarns.

• MacraméCompared with: Knitting builds fabric from loops, whereas macramé builds it from knots.

• NeedleworkCompared with: Knitting forms fabric from yarn loops instead of stitching through existing cloth.

• BeretRelated: Knitted berets use looped fabric rather than the dense felt common in classic styles.

• Knit capNarrower topic: A knit cap is formed from knitted fabric rather than woven cloth.

• PantyhoseNarrower topic: Pantyhose fabric is knitted into a stretchable tube rather than woven from crossing threads.

• Tube topRelated: Stretch-knit fabric can fit closely without separate straps or fasteners.