Abstract:
The invention relates to a knitting method for a flat knitting machine and a flat knitting machine making it possible to implement the method. The machine comprises a plurality of storage elements (5, 5′) capable of storing at least one stitch, the storage elements or transfer jacks being situated below the bed(s) of the machine and the storage elements being movable relative to the bed(s) of the machine such that each storage element can alternatively receive a stitch supported by a needle (4, 4′), bring a stitch toward a needle (4, 4′), receive a stitch supported by another storage element (5, 5′), and bring a stitch toward another storage element (5, 5′).