.~.~.~.~ Varied needle, frequently with special stitch
DEFINITION
Classification: 66/20
A bank of needles includes needles of different types either to facilitate the throwing into or out of action of certain needles or to change the character of the knitting when different type needles are knitting, sometimes employing stitches other than plain or rib for producing ornamental or other effects, frequently tuck, drop, and other fancy stitches. Includes stitch-length variation when designed for special stitch work, but not when employed for fashioning.
