How Many Methods of Forming Yarn into Needle Loops

There are three methods of forming the newly-fed yarn into the shape of a needle loop: 

 

1. (Fig. 1) – by sinking the yarn into the space between adjacent needles usingloop forming sinkers or other elements which approach from the beard side.Theaction of a straight bar frame is illustrated. (Other obsolete circular bearded needle machines such as the sinkerwheel and loopwheel frame employ