Knit Patterns Research Articles

Coaxial tribonegative yarn TENG with aromatic polyimide as charge entrapment layer for real-time edge ball assessment in cricket sports

Energy harvesting yarns working on triboelectric effect by converting mechanical energy into electricity for running wearable electronics as well as operating as self-powered sensors, are superb choices for wearable electronics of current and future generations. However, current yarn-based triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) designed through electrospinning process are limited in achieving higher outputs, comfort, mechanical strength, washability, and industrial scalability. In this study, we introduce a flexible and durable tribonegative yarn TENG (TNY) with an electrospun polyimide (PI) intermediate charge trapping layer between the electrode and electrospun superhydrophobic polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF)/Poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS). In this coaxial arrangement, the PI charge entrapment layer enabled the TNY to exhibit an output voltage of 14 V in a 2.5 cm length, compared to only 8 V for TNY without PI layer. The TNY can be successfully woven and knitted into electronic textiles (E-Textiles), with their outputs compared based on various knitted and woven patterns. The E-Textile maintained considerable outputs after washing and withstood 5000 Martindale abrasion cycles. The superhydrophobic behavior also enabled TNY to harvest water energy from a running tap. We demonstrated the potential of these E-Textiles for edge ball sensing in cricket sports in real-time by leveraging the benefits of triboelectrification, thereby avoiding the need for complex camera setups and sound systems for judging ball movements at ± 140 km/hr in real sports. We also employed E-Textiles for smart switch functions, which can be beneficial in smart systems. This study demonstrates the improved performance of yarn-based TENGs and further extends the applications of TENGs in sports analysis. It provides a facile and high-efficiency approach for designing triboelectric sensors, offering a cost-effective alternative to complex and expensive sports equipment.

Multi-pose dress simulation of fully-fashioned knitted skirt based on loop structure

To realize the three-dimensional structure simulation and dress simulation of the fully-fashioned knitted skirt, based on the study of the structural characteristics of the fully-fashioned knitted skirt, the mathematical model of the knitted skirt pattern, the loop geometry mathematical model and the loop mesh model were established by the method of mathematical modelling. The spatial transformation relationship of each pair of triangles in the plate model and the three-dimensional surface model was calculated by using the spatial matrix. To draw a loop on the surface model's triangular patch, spatial transformation was used to calculate the grid point positions and obtain three-dimensional coordinates of the loop-type value points. Based on C# programming language, the human body model in the database was matched with the knitted skirt surface model, and the three-dimensional graphics library Open-GL and loop drawing method were used to realize the simulation of the knitted skirt dress based on the loop structure. The simulation method was tested by the dressing effects of hip skirts and umbrella skirts with different postures. The results showed that the spatial transformation could realize the fast transformation and calculate the coordinates of the loop-type value points. The C# programming language and Open-GL technologies realized the visual simulation of the fully-fashioned knitted skirt and the multi-pose dressing simulation based on the loop structure.

Towards seamless conformable and comfortable wearable electronics: Polyimide-supported dry electrodes integrated in knitted fabrics

Wearable electronics contribute directly to advancing numerous biomedical devices in contract with the human body. These electronic devices have been transformed from rigid and bulky into soft and flexible. Conformable electronics is actively pursued in the literature to comply with the curvilinear surface of the skin. To increase the adoption rate, seamless comfortable operation is necessary, which requires more focus on convenient materials such as textiles, compared to elastomer-based technologies. This study demonstrates mechanically reliable stretchable interconnects embedded within textile to achieve both conformability and comfort. Electromyography (EMG) signals provide invaluable information about body motion analysis, muscle nerve and fatigue disorders. Non-invasive surface EMG is the preferred method of measurement since it can be conducted with minimal risk to the subject. In this study, polyimide-supported dry electrodes are integrated in knitted fabrics using a special knit pattern to ensure achieving higher contact surface area with the human skin. The received EMG signals are benchmarked against standard wet electrodes in time and frequency domain, revealing comparable performance. The presented technology exhibits extremely high mechanical reliability, withstanding up to 10,000 cyclic elongations at 60 % strain. The integration strategy is sufficiently strong and durable, retaining its electrical properties after 20 standard washing cycles. The findings indicate that the presented technology holds significant promise towards real-world implementation of seamless, conformable, and comfortable wearable electronics.

The effect of fabric structure on the pilling and abrasion resistance of interlock weft-knitted fabrics

PurposePilling and abrasion resistance are two of the most important mechanical properties of the fabric that influence the appearance and performance of the fabric, particularly in the case of knitted fabrics. Since, these fabric features are affected by fabric structure the aim of present research is to investigate how utilizing miss stitches and tuck stitches in the fabric structure for design purposes will influence the pilling and abrasion resistance of interlock weft-knitted fabrics.Design/methodology/approachIn this research, interlock fabrics with different number of miss or tuck stitches on successive Wales were produced and pilling performance and abrasion resistance of the fabrics were investigated.FindingsThe results revealed that increasing the number of miss/tuck stitches on successive Wales decreases the abrasion resistance and enhances the pilling tendency of the fabric. The presence of miss/tuck stitches on both sides of the fabric improves the abrasion resistance and pilling performance of the fabric compared to fabrics containing these stitches on one side of the fabric. Furthermore, the fabric resistance against abrasion and pilling is higher in fabrics consisting of miss stitches compared to fabrics consisting of tuck stitches.Originality/valueThe use of tuck and miss stitches in designing the weft-knitted fabrics is a common method for producing fabrics with variety of knit patterns. Since pilling and abrasion resistance of the fabric influence on its appearance and performance, and none of the previous research studied the pilling and abrasion resistance of interlock-knitted fabrics from the point of presence of tuck and miss stitches on successive Wales of the fabric, this subject has been surveyed in the present research.

Development of user interaction(UI)-based electrical heated clothing incorporating knitted jacquard pattern for the elderly

Development of user interaction(UI)-based electrical heated clothing incorporating knitted jacquard pattern for the elderly

Advancing Smart Textiles: Structural Evolution of Knitted Piezoresistive Strain Sensors for Enabling Precise Motion Capture.

Recently, there has been remarkable progress in the development of smart textiles, especially knitted strain sensors, to achieve reliable sensor signals. Stable and reliable electro-mechanical properties of sensors are essential for using textile-based sensors in medical applications. However, the challenges associated with significant hysteresis and low gauge factor (GF) values remain for using strain sensors for motion capture. To evaluate these issues, a comprehensive investigation of the cyclic electro-mechanical properties of weft-knitted strain sensors was conducted in the present study to develop a drift-free elastic strain sensor with a robust sensor signal for motion capture for medical devices. Several variables are considered in the study, including the variation of the basic knit pattern, the incorporation of the electrically conductive yarn, and the size of the strain sensor. The effectiveness and feasibility of the developed knitted strain sensors are demonstrated through an experimental evaluation, by determining the gauge factor, its nonlinearity, hysteresis, and drift. The developed knitted piezoresistive strain sensors have a GF of 2.4, a calculated drift of 50%, 12.5% hysteresis, and 0.3% nonlinearity in parts.

Evaluation of the moisture management and air permeability of cotton/antistatic polyester knitted fabrics

This research fills in the missing knowledge on the moisture management and air permeability of knitted fabrics developed using mixed cotton/antistatic polyester yarns with both antibacterial and antistatic behavior to enhance their functionality. The effect of the knit pattern, technical side, percentage of fiber mixture and treatment on water absorption capacity and time, relative water vapor permeability and resistance, and air permeability of developed fabrics was investigated. The 1x1 rib knit and half-Milano rib knit patterns were applied in each 4 percentages of cotton and antistatic polyester and 3 types of finishing to prepare 24 fabrics. The water absorption capacity for 1x1 rib knit fabrics was in the range of 182–231% and 162–237% for the half-Milano knitted fabric with the ∼20% increase when increasing the percentage of antistatic polyester or applying the treatment. The water absorption time depended on the pattern, the fabric treatment, and the percentage of the fiber mixture. The applied antibacterial treatment significantly prolonged the water absorption time of most of the dyed and softened samples. The 1x1 rib knitted fabrics showed significantly higher water vapor and air permeability than the half-Milano rib knitted fabrics. The relative water vapor and air permeability of the treated samples increased significantly with an increasing percentage of polyester. Research results are of great practical value when designing new textiles and simulating mathematically their comfort behavior when choosing them for a particular garment.

Efficient Poisson’s Ratio Evaluation of Weft-Knitted Auxetic Metamaterials

Auxetic metamaterials expand transversely when stretched longitudinally or contract transversely when compressed, resulting in a negative Poisson’s ratio (NPR). Auxetic fabrics are 3D textile metamaterials possessing a unique geometry that can generate an auxetic response with respect to tension. In weft-knitted auxetic fabrics, the NPR property is achieved due to the inherent curling effect of the face and back stitches of the knit loops; they contract in an organized knitting pattern. The traditional method used to evaluate NPR is to measure the lateral fabric deformation during axial tensile testing on a mechanical testing machine, which is time-consuming and inaccurate in measuring uneven deformations. In this study, an efficient method was developed to evaluate the NPR of weft-knitted fabric that can also estimate deformation directionality. The elasticity and extension properties of the weft-knitted fabric can be analyzed immediately following removal from the knitting bed. Five fabrics, all with the same stitch densities (including four auxetic patterns and one single jersey pattern), were designed and produced to validate the proposed method. The use of our estimation method to evaluate the Poisson’s ratio of such fabrics showed higher values compared with the traditional method. In conclusion, the deformation directionality, elasticity, and extensionality were examined. It is anticipated that the proposed method could assist in the innovative development and deployment of auxetic knitted metamaterials.

Explorations of knitted shape memory alloy actuation behavior under high loads via finite element analyses and experimental studies

The properties of shape memory alloy (SMA) wires have long been leveraged across a variety of industries. While the response of such SMA forms implemented as straight axial actuators is well understood, curved and complex configurations such as knits have received far less attention. Considering 2D configurations, it is well known that knits exhibit more in-plane compliance than weaves and meshes, the curved wires comprising the former being much more flexible than the straight wire segments in the latter. In addition, knitted structures are uniquely highly tailorable. Knitting techniques and patterns developed in the textile industry allow for variable materials and geometries in the same structure, allowing for a large range of tailored macro-structure responses. Existing efforts to model the behavior of knitted SMA structures are lacking; though finite element analysis (FEA) models have been presented for knit SMAs, these models either only consider superelastic SMA behavior, or, in those that account for actuation behavior, the applied load conditions studied are insufficient to fully leverage the thermally induced strain recoverability of SMAs. This work seeks to develop and validate a finite element model for the actuation of SMA knitted structures where individual SMA wire components are axially stressed to more than 100 MPa. A representative volume element is developed for a common knit pattern, and macro-structure responses are explored and compared with experiments. This research provides a foundation for better understanding fundamental capabilities and responses of knitted SMA structures, allowing for better design, functionality, and customizability of the applications into which they are incorporated, enabling development of unique soft actuators. A shape-set sample examined herein generated 13% extension (analogous to strain) and recovered more that 6% under a load associated with 100 MPa stress in a straight wire, and a sample knit off-the-spool generated over 20% extension and recovered 9% for the same load.

Deformation and Durability of Soft Three-Dimensional-Printed Polycarbonate Urethane Porous Membranes for Potential Use in Pelvic Organ Prolapse.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the herniation of the pelvic organs into the vaginal space, resulting in the feeling of a bulge and organ dysfunction. Treatment of POP often involves repositioning the organs using a polypropylene mesh, which has recently been found to have relatively high rates of complications. Complications have been shown to be related to stiffness mismatches between the vagina and polypropylene, and unstable knit patterns resulting in mesh deformations with mechanical loading. To overcome these limitations, we have three-dimensional (3D)-printed a porous, monofilament membrane composed of relatively soft polycarbonate-urethane (PCU) with a stable geometry. PCU was chosen for its tunable properties as it is comprised of both hard and soft segments. The bulk mechanical properties of PCU were first characterized by testing dogbone samples, demonstrating the dependence of PCU mechanical properties on its measurement environment and the effect of print pathing. The pore dimensions and load-relative elongation response of the 3D-printed PCU membranes under monotonic tensile loading were then characterized. Finally, a fatigue study was performed on the 3D-printed membrane to evaluate durability, showing a similar fatigue resistance with a commercial synthetic mesh and hence its potential as a replacement.

Structure–Property Investigation of Knit Patterns on Thermal Comfort: A Holistic Approach

While recent advances in material science enabled multifunctional textiles, little is known about how the textile structure alone changes the response. This research aims to enhance the heat resistance of the inner fabric layer of winter wear clothing, specifically for military personnel by inducing air gaps in the fabric structure, and investigate the structure–property relationships in terms of thermal and moisture wicking. Here, 12 knitted textiles are produced with the same polyester yarn using a Stoll flatbed knitting machine. Among the 12 knitted textiles, six are standard knit patterns and other six are non-standard (NS) complex knit patterns. Thermal resistance is measured using the guarded sweating hotplate method, while moisture transfer involved vertical and horizontal moisture wicking methods. One-way ANOVA of the results exposits that changing knit structures can significantly manipulate both thermal and moisture characteristics; a knitted fabric with two different sides can provide different insulations when the technical face and back are reversed during use because of asymmetric entrapped pockets of air. NS knits exhibit superior insulation properties (up to 333% more compared to a Single Jersey fabric) than simple designs due to the inherent self-folding nature. On the other hand, wicking properties of standard knits are better than those of NS structures due to having more capillary spaces with lower thickness. The liquid wicks faster along the wale (lengthwise) direction for most of the case rates, which can also be tuned by introducing self-folding behavior. Both thermal and moisture transfer properties are driven by the design features of the fabrics such as symmetricity and self-folding as well as structural parameters such as fabric thickness, weight, and porosity, as revealed by a simple linear regression model. This research explores the tunability of comfort properties by changing the fabric structure to drive the functional design of future apparel.

Sparseness and Compactness Shaping Process in Knitwear

Knitted garment design requires a variety of knitting techniques to create its unique aesthetic. The knitting pattern formed by the collection of loops and the contrast of sparseness and density is one of the important ways to expand the knitted garment design methods. The author combines his own research on knitted garment design methods and knitting techniques, starting from the relationship between sparseness and compactness, sparseness and compactness structure and expression, and starting from observation, reflection and analysis of "sparse and dense modeling techniques", starting from the concept of sparse and dense modeling techniques, and summarizing the characteristics of sparse and dense modeling techniques in knitted garments through practice. For example, stretch-induced characteristics, characteristics caused by rolled edge, characteristics caused by dispersion and Characteristics caused by anti-wrinkle properties. We also discuss the visual and tactile aspects of dense shaping, relying on the garment itself, we combine color, yarn, organization and silhouette to form a practical sparse shape with visual aesthetics. And its irregular tactile effects and innovations. Explore the role of dense shaping in knitwear design, such as enriching the design of knitted patterns and styles, and improving aesthetic value, in order to provide some references for knitwear designers to establish a concrete link between design and technology. The development of traditional craftsmanship and the use of new modern technologies have given room for the application of sparse and dense modeling concepts and the study of knitting techniques. It provides some references for knitwear designers to establish specific links between design and process.

Application of dart transfer in the transformation of forming knitting pattern

The dart transfer of knitted pattern can be used to simplify the knitting process and improve the fabric appearance. This paper expounds the influence of the dart transfer on fabrics in the transformation of forming knitting patterns. By comparing the pattern, knitting process and fabric appearance before and after dart transfer, it Puts forward that the dart transfer between mutually parallel directions are allowed, but the dart transfer between directions perpendicular to each other are prohibited. It proposes the restriction on angle size of the dart transfer and gives a rotation method to overcome it that is to rotate the pattern to keep the number of stitches constant. The article studies an application example of the dart transfer to prove the practicability of the principle.

How to Get Your Octopus to School by Becky Scharnhorst (review)

Reviewed by: How to Get Your Octopus to School by Becky Scharnhorst Natalie Berglind Scharnhorst, Becky How to Get Your Octopus to School; illus. by Jaclyn Sinquett. Flamingo/Penguin, 2023 [32p] Trade ed. ISBN 9780593205228 $18.99 E-book ed. ISBN 9780593205242 $10.99 Reviewed from digital galleys R 4-7 yrs In direct address, an unseen narrator guides readers through a very relatable conundrum: "Getting your octopus to school won't be easy." Scared of school, the tentacled cephalopod evades a young child's attempts to get it ready for the day by blending into sparkle slime and disguising itself as a loofah. The narrator suggests devoting "some extra time because he'll want to try on lots of different outfits" as our octopus dresses as a princess, a farmer, and in a French ensemble with a beret with a striped shirt. "Be careful," the narrator advises, "When octopuses are nervous … they ink." Which is exactly what the eight-armed creature does, and the cycle begins again, with the creature hiding, the child seeking, and the octopus' anxiety only growing. Fortunately, his patient caretaker gets him to school eventually, and a bright classroom, a warm teacher, and plenty of octopus pals make his first day easy. Sinquett's illustrations are neatly composed and highly detailed, showing off every stitch of a knit pattern, every vein on a leaf, and every speckle of glitter, while still maintaining a cartoonish, adorable look for the octopus and his burdened but doting pigtailed caretaker. The red-hued octopus' outfits and choice of hiding spots make this a visual treat of a picture book as viewers get to look for the octopus on each page and giggle at his evasion tactics and stylish garb. The octopus serves as a sweet buffer for viewers who are shy about going to school themselves, and older siblings may benefit from a reminder to be patient with little ones who don't know the drill just yet. An engaging list of embellished octopus facts is included at the end, clarifying the reality of the octopus diet. Copyright © 2023 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

Electrical properties and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of cotton/antistatic polyester knitted fabrics treated with antibacterial finish

The electrical properties and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of raw, dyed and softened, and treated with an antibacterial finish polygiene VO-600 cotton/antistatic polyester fabrics of two knit patterns, such as 1 × 1 rib and half-Milano rib, giving a very similar appearance for the fabric surface and having four polyester percentages (10%, 20%, 30%, and 35%) were investigated. Surface and the volume resistivity were measured according to EN 1149, and the effectiveness of electromagnetic shielding was determined according to ASTM D4935-18. The effect of individual factors (fiber composition, knit pattern, technical side, and treatment) and their complexity on the electrical properties of fabrics was evaluated by applying analysis of variance. The research revealed that the fiber composition of fabrics as an individual factor has the greatest influence on electrical properties. Electrical resistance decreased with the increasing percentage of polyester. Half-Milano rib fabrics were significantly more resistant than 1 × 1 rib fabrics. Raw fabrics were less electrically resistant than dyed and softened fabrics, and treated with antibacterial finish fabrics. Antibacterial finished fabrics were more electrically resistant than dyed and softened fabrics. The analysis of variance revealed that the complexity of investigated factors, such as fiber composition, knit pattern, and treatment, has a significant impact on fabric resistivity for both technical sides. Therefore, when selecting knitted fabrics with a very similar appearance for final applications in daily clothing, not only the impact of individual factors on their performance must be evaluated. The shielding effectiveness of the fabrics was too low to protect against electromagnetic waves.

Role of knitted techniques in recent developments of biomedical applications: A review

All the surgical bandages, extracorporeal devices, and prosthetic implants that we use today are the product of textiles. Because they conform well to the body and feel good against the skin. Woven, non-woven, and knitted are only textile fabric construction methods. Among all, the knitted structures are more breathable and simpler to produce. In the previous two decades, knitting technology has advanced, now it is simple to create customized flexible and cost-effective biomedical devices. Knitted structures are increasingly used in implantable textiles like hernia and heart patches etc. due to their comfort, optimal strength, and ability to ravel from the last loop. The porous structure of knitted fabrics is particularly well suited for the transport of drugs. Since the knitted pattern, yarn effect, and dimensional parameters of fabric are all displayed in the 3D simulation software like Apex-lll and M-1, there is no longer any need to use actual fabric for quality control purposes, which greatly aids in reducing fabric waste. This article offers recent research on knitted fabrics including their advantages, disadvantages and future solutions that could be achieved by using advanced knitting manufacturing technologies. In addition, it calls attention to the significance of knitted structure in biomedical applications which may motivate further research into materials of this kind in the future.

산학연계 캡스톤 디자인 사례연구

본 연구는 ㈜마리벨르 코리아와 산학협력 캡스톤디자인 프로젝트로 진행하였으며 방법은 니트 패션 환경분석, 산업체의 아이텐티티 및 기업 철학을 반영하여 주제를 정하고, 니트 조직 개발을 하였다. 산업체 실무진과 논의하여 컨셉을 정하고 학생들과 협업하여 니트 조직 개발과 이를 적용할 아이템을 선정하였다. 프로젝트는 조별 세부 주제를 선정하고, 주제에 적합한 색상, 소재, 원사를 지정한 후 디자인 협업과 리서치를 하였다. 니트 조직은 니트 디자인시스템 SDS ONE APEX를 활용하여 개발하였고, 개발된 니트 조직을 3D 버추얼 시뮬레이션하여 다변화 가 가능하도록 과제를 진행하였다. 시뮬레이션 결과물은 산업체와 소통하여 최종 적으로 하나를 결정한 후 니트 편직을 수행하였다. 이 방법은 디지털적이고 지속 가능한 방식으로 비용과 시간을 절감할 수 할 수 있다고 본다. 기업밀착형 캡스톤디자인 수업방법은 학생들의 산업체 현장의 이해를 높일 수 있으며 산학공동기술개발 형태의 산학협업 비즈니스 구도를 찾을 수 있다는 장점이 있다. 다양한 캡스톤 수업을 통해 교육과정을 개발과 상품의 고부가가치를 높일 수 있는 다양한 사례를 제시할 수 있으리라 본다.

Estimation of yarn-level simulation models for production fabrics

This paper introduces a methodology for inverse-modeling of yarn-level mechanics of cloth, based on the mechanical response of fabrics in the real world. We compiled a database from physical tests of several different knitted fabrics used in the textile industry. These data span different types of complex knit patterns, yarn compositions, and fabric finishes, and the results demonstrate diverse physical properties like stiffness, nonlinearity, and anisotropy. We then develop a system for approximating these mechanical responses with yarn-level cloth simulation. To do so, we introduce an efficient pipeline for converting between fabric-level data and yarn-level simulation, including a novel swatch-level approximation for speeding up computation, and some small-but-necessary extensions to yarn-level models used in computer graphics. The dataset used for this paper can be found at http://mslab.es/projects/YarnLevelFabrics.

A novel method for evaluating the tensile behavior isotropy of surgical meshes based on the analysis of the polar graph of tensile properties using image processing method

The most common hernia treatment method is using a surgical mesh. The functional properties of surgical meshes, including structural and mechanical properties affect mesh performance. Anisotropy of the tensile behavior of the surgical mesh influences the hernia treatment process. In this research, a novel index named ‘isotropy index’ is introduced based on the analysis of the polar graph of the tensile properties of surgical meshes. The isotropy index, which is expressed in percent, was defined as the ratio of the polar diagram area of the tensile elastic modulus to the area of the circle surrounding the polar graph and calculated using the meshes' tensile elastic modulus in five directions(0°(course), 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°(wale)) using the image processing method. For this purpose, common net warp-knitted fabrics in surgical mesh production were produced with five various knit patterns(quasi-Sandfly, Tricot, Pin-hole-net, Sandfly, and quasi-Marqussite) using polypropylene monofilament yarns, and their tensile properties were analyzed in various directions(0°(course), 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°(wale)). Results revealed that the quasi-Sandfly mesh is the most isotropic(57.74%), and the quasi-Marqussite mesh is the most anisotropic(17.12%) among evaluated surgical meshes. Tricot mesh(54.98%), Sandfly mesh(49.17%), and Pin-hole-net mesh(46.41%) in terms of the tensile behavior isotropy are between quasi-Sandfly mesh and quasi-Marqussite mesh. The Sandfly mesh has the closest isotropy index to the abdominal wall tissue. Considering the importance of the lightness, adequate porosity, larger pore size, and closeness of the mesh’ isotropy index to abdominal wall tissue for enhancing mesh functional properties, the Sandfly mesh was selected as the best-knit pattern for surgical mesh.

Methods for numerical simulation of knit based morphable structures: knitmorphs

Shape morphing behavior has applications in many fields such as soft robotics, actuators and sensors, solar cells, tight packaging, flexible electronics, and biomedicine. The most common approach to achieve shape morphing structures is through shape memory alloys or hydrogels. These two materials undergo differential strains which generate a variety of shapes. In this work, we demonstrate the novel concept that 2D knits comprising of yarns from different materials can be morphed into different three-dimensional shapes thereby forming a bridge between traditional knitting and shape changing structures. This concept is referred to as Knitmorphs. Our computational analysis acts as the proof of concept revealing that knitted patterns of varying materials morph into complex shapes, such as saddle, axisymmetric cup, and a plate with waves when subjected to thermal loads. Two-dimensional circular models of plain and rib developed on CAD packages are imported to the finite element analysis software Abaqus, followed by post-processing into wires and assigning fiber material properties of different thermal coefficients of expansion and stiffness. We also propose potential applications for the concept of programmable knits for developing robots based upon jellyfish like locomotion, and complex structures similar to wind turbine blades. This novel concept is meant to introduce a new field for design when considering morphable structures.