Sections with needle-out bridges

Machine types that can knit it

• Single bed, punch card
• Single bed, electronic
• Single bed, no patterning
• Single bed (punch card) + ribber
• Single bed (electronic) + ribber
• Double bed with pushers (Passap type)

Steps

1. A+B: R rows COR.
2. A+B+C: 1 row COL.
3. B+C: R−1 rows COR. … (the end groups always knit with a neighbour). Single-group variant: A: R COR; A+B: r COL; B: R COR; B+C: r COL; …

The full card

What it looks like

Open, ladder-like fabric: solid knitted columns joined by horizontal float "bridges" across empty needle gaps, plus enlarged eyelets. Strong vertical emphasis and a lacy, see-through look.

How it behaves

Mostly flat. Open with some column relief.

How it works

Cast on with a needle-out arrangement (working groups separated by non-working needles). Work the section sequence; when two groups are knitted together, the yarn floats across the gap and forms bridges. Alternative: bridge 2 groups for some rows, then knit a single group alone. This opens the fabric even without a needle-out arrangement.

Machines

Single bed, hold.

Parameters

working g (5–6), gap (3–4); rows per bridge (more rows give longer, more numerous bridges); single-group rows (≈7–8).

Steps

1) A+B: R rows COR. 2) A+B+C: 1 row COL. 3) B+C: R−1 rows COR. … (the end groups always knit with a neighbour). Single-group variant: A: R COR; A+B: r COL; B: R COR; B+C: r COL; …

Charting

A needle-arrangement strip above the grid (|||||···|||||). Gaps are drawn as blank columns.

Limits and common problems

Gaps wider than about 1 inch produce float/drop risk.

Combines with

pk-mirrored-sections, stripes.

Pieces and assembly

Light, open panels; grilles, vents.

Related techniques

• Partially knitted sections (leaning columns)
• Twisted / staggered sections
• Mirrored sections (multi-bobbin)
• Partial-knit hold mechanics
• Wrapping & float discipline
• One-side wedge / curve / spiral