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(b) Clearing. The needle has been raised to
its highest position clearing the old Loop
from its latch.
(c) Yarn feeding. The sinker is partially
withdrawn allowing the feeder to present its
yarn to the descending needle hook and also
freeing the old loop so that It can slide up the
needle stem and under the open latch spoon.
• (d) Knock-over. The sinker is fully withdrawn
whilst the needle descends to knock-over its old
loop on the sinker belly.
(e) Holding-down. The sinker moves forward to
hold down the new loop in its throat whilst the
needle rises under the influence of the upthrow
cam to the rest position where the head of the
open hook just protrudes above the sinker belly.