Tools & Workflow

Most knitters are taught to “just catch floats,” but few are shown what that instruction actually does to the fabric. This article breaks down five fundamentally different float-carrying systems — from free floats to ladderback jacquard — and explains how each one alters elasticity, drape, abrasion, and long-term garment stability. Instead of rules of thumb, this is a diagnostic framework for choosing the right float structure for every motif.