Pointelle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pointelle is a noun meaning A type of knit fabric that contains a pattern of open spaces.
Meaning
A type of knit fabric that contains a pattern of open spaces.
Example Sentences
Pointelle patterns add a light and airy feel to a project.
The softness of this pointelle knit is enhanced by the subtle stripe and floral effect knitted into the fabric.
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.
Word Forms
- pointelles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include argyle, mode, entrelac, picot, purl, trapunto.
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