float stitch

A float stitch in knitting occurs when the yarn misses interlooping over a series of needles, causing the thread to float over a few loops in each course. This is a technique used in weft knitting, often achieved with pattern wheels on knitting machines. Float stitches can create decorative patterns and textures within the fabric. Knitting itself is a method of fabric production where yarns form interlocking loops, creating fabrics that are generally more stretchy than woven materials. The two main types are weft knitting, where yarns run horizontally, and warp knitting, where yarns run vertically.12