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Verknüpfung

English translation: tying (off)

06:07 May 7, 2010
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Scarves
German term or phrase: Verknüpfung
Here is the meagre context:
Die Schals rochen modrig, waren zerknittert und wiesen Webfehler auf; das Etikett war mit stumpfer Nadel angenäht, so dass Löcher entstanden, außerdem wurde die Verknüpfung nicht sorgfältig gemacht.
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AndrewSzep
Local time: 07:33
English translation:tying (off)
Explanation:
I would think this refers to what has (or has not) been done with the ends of the yarn. In a properly knitted scarf you don't tie them but weave them in, so maybe this is why this stands out as a quality problem.
I don't think it refers to the way the knit stitches interlock, because that would be a "Webfehler", which is already mentioned.
But of course without more context it is difficult to be sure...
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Kerstin Green
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:33
Grading comment
Thank you!
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Summary of answers provided
2 +4tying (off)
Kerstin Green
2bonding
casper (X)


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25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
bonding


Explanation:
bonding of the label/sticker/tag (i.e., 'Etikett')

"Meagre context" ==> low CL

casper (X)
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 10
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +4
tying (off)


Explanation:
I would think this refers to what has (or has not) been done with the ends of the yarn. In a properly knitted scarf you don't tie them but weave them in, so maybe this is why this stands out as a quality problem.
I don't think it refers to the way the knit stitches interlock, because that would be a "Webfehler", which is already mentioned.
But of course without more context it is difficult to be sure...

Example sentence(s):
  • Tie off and hide ends.
  • Tie and cut off the tails for this piece.
Kerstin Green
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:33
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 14
Grading comment
Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Trudy Peters
5 hrs
agree  Nicola Wood
6 hrs
agree  Rolf Keiser
8 hrs
agree  Valeria E. (X): What's the most secure way to tie off when sewing (a seam, for ... when you have made your last stitch, bring your thread under the stitch previous, not through the material, leave a loop then run your needle
20 hrs
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