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Vincent Teo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Weave and knit

How do we differentiate these two words? It looks almost same.
  

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I don't know the mechanical details, but weaving produces a much tighter weft and warp than does knitting. Sweaters and scarves are knitted; carpets and tapestries are woven.

  • I don't know the mechanical details, but weaving produces a much tighter weft and warp than does knitting.
  • Sweaters and scarves are knitted; carpets and tapestries are woven.
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I don't know the mechanical details, but weaving produces a much tighter weft and warp than does knitting. Sweaters and scarves are knitted; carpets and tapestries are woven.

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