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Raschel knitting is a type of warp knitting that resembles tricot knitting but is typically coarser and features openwork patterns. The fabric produced by this method is also called raschel. In raschel knitting, coarser yarns are generally used, and the resulting fabrics are often more open in construction and coarser in texture compared to other warp knits. The process involves latch needles and guide bars that feed yarn to the needles, creating interlocking loops to form the fabric. The term "Raschel" originally referred to a type of loom, named after Elisa R. Félix, a French actress.123

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