Method of half-gauge knitting and article thus obtained

Abstract

A method for half-gauge knitting of a textile article using a weft stitches loom having needles separated by sinkers is provided. An article is knitted using one needle out of two, after one sinker out of two has been previously withdrawn from the loom. Balanced knitted articles are thus obtained.

1 . A method for half-gauge knitting of a textile article using a weft stitches loom having needles separated by sinkers comprising the step of knitting said article using one sinker out of two sinkers, wherein one out of every two sinkers has been withdrawn from the loom.  
     
     
         2 . An article knitted using a weft stitches loom having needles separated by sinkers wherein the article is knitted using one out of every two sinkers on said loom.  
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said weft stitches loom is a circular loom or a straight loom.  
     
     
         4 . The article of  claim 2 , wherein the article is selected from the group consisting essentially of an undervest, a midriff top, a brassiere, a stocking, a tight, and a sock.