Textile Knitting Machine Operator how-to

How to Tie In a Broken Yarn End

Fast ties keep machines running.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Fast ties keep machines running. In short: stop; find; tie, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Stop if required.

  2. Find both ends.

  3. Tie a weaver’s knot.

  4. Trim tails.

  5. Restart.

  6. Watch the area.

Safety reminders for textile knitting machine operators

  • Wear hearing protection
  • Keep hands clear of needles
  • Use lifting aids
  • Follow lockout/tagout

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