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Knitting
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Weaving
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Knitting is the process of taking yarn
and making it into sweaters, hats, socks, and more.
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Weaving is the process of taking yarn
and making it into garments, rugs, and other products by interlocking two
sets of yarn.
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Production cost is less.
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Production cost is high.
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Knitters use yarns made of all sorts
of natural and synthetic types.
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Weaving can use a multitude of
materials.
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Sizing is not required.
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Sizing is required.
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Knitting can be done with a machine as
well as by hand.
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Weaving often takes place on a loom.
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Only Needle is used.
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Healed eye/ frame are used.
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There is Coarse and Wale.
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There is Warp and Weft.
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Only one yarn is used.
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Two or more yarns are used.
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Less perdurable.
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More perdurable.
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Knit fabric is stretchy.
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Woven fabric does not stretch.
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Dimensional stability is low.
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Dimensional stability is high.
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High Elasticity is needed.
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Less Elasticity is needed.
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