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Yes, knitting can be a career. With the right qualifications and experience, you can become a knitwear designer, production supervisor, or even start your own small business.
The different types of hand knitting include weft knits (such as plain, rib, purl, pattern, and double knits) and warp knits (such as tricot, raschel, and milanese).
The duties of a knitter include knitting and weaving by hand or using machines, cleaning and oiling machinery, and setting up machines and aligning gears, dies, cutters, chains, and needles.
Hand knitting is the term used to describe the process of knitting with your hands using needles.