pointelle

pointelle (plural pointelles)

1. A type of knit fabric that contains a pattern of open spaces.
   • 1976, National Wool Grower - Volume 66, page 71:

     In 1865, William Lamb introduced the first G-bed latch needle weft knitting machine, which subsequently led to the development of sweater patterns in jacquards, intarsias and pointelles.

   • 1980, Patricia Harste, The knitting book: techniques, patterns, projects, →ISBN, page 97:

     Pointelle patterns add a light and airy feel to a project.

   • 2011, Gail Baugh, The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory:

     The softness of this pointelle knit is enhanced by the subtle stripe and floral effect knitted into the fabric.

• pellotine