Knit structure
Jacquard knit
Jacquard knitting uses selected stitches and yarns to build pattern into a knit.
Also searched as: Knitted jacquard
Open the interactive guide ↗How it is made
Machine needle selection controls where colors or textures appear. Single-knit and double-knit versions manage the unused yarns differently.
How to recognize it
Inspect the reverse as well as the face: the design is made in the stitches, not simply printed over them.
Common uses
- Patterned sweaters
- Knit dresses
- Decorative blankets
What to distinguish
Jacquard is a patterning method, not one motif or fiber; knitted and woven jacquards are structurally different.
Sources & further reading
Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.