Anyone who knits knows the textile, stitch, and tension all contribute different properties to the finished fabric and can be used to various effects even in th

Anyone who knits knows the textile, stitch, and tension all contribute different properties to the finished fabric and can be used to various effects even in the same garment. For example, a rib stitch done on a smaller needle size (which affects tension) is usually used for cuffs so they don't flop all over like the stitch and tension used for the main body of work would. What's interesting is these folks have engaged in a systematic engineering study to document these different choices and their effects on the properties of the fabric. Interesting because knitting has been around for thousands of years and everyone knows this stuff, but it's generally considered a women's craft in Western society and so has little value. Times are changing.