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What makes a fabric suitable for knitwear?
Look for gauge matched to silhouette, recovery, dimensional stability. Fine to heavy gauges depending on tee vs sweater intent.
How do I know if a fabric is truly sheer?
Hold the colourway against light, stretch knits as they will fit, and decide lining before you lock the pattern.
How should I continue after reading about fabric for knitwear?
Use the knitwear brief on this page, then open a fabric page. Knitwear is gauge and fibre together — not fibre alone.