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Question
Describe the two main processes of making fabric from yarn.
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Solution
Two main processes of making fabric from yarn are weaving and knitting.
- Weaving – Weaving is the process of arranging two sets of yarns together to make a fabric.
- Knitting – In knitting a single yarn is used to make a piece of fabric.
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