pointelle

plural pointelles

1. A type of knit fabric that contains a pattern of open spaces.

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

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

   2 more examples

   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.

   1976, National Wool Grower - Volume 66, page 71

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

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