HIGH-SPLICED HEEL.
The term “high-spliced” refers to that area at the back of the stocking which is immediately above the shoe, a splicing thread being inserted here. The following are variations on the splicing theme:-

The “French” Heel. This term is applied to any heel which is made in colour contrast to the remainder of the stocking.

The “Wigwam” Heel. This (as its name implies) is made in the shape of a wigwam, or inverted “V”.

The “Panel” Heel. This is usually used in the manufacture of lace stockings, and is a continuation of the heel proper, resulting in a panel of heel width up the back of the stocking.

The “Double V” Heel. This is in the form of an inverted “V” at each side of the stocking.

The “Pointex” Heel. This is graduated step by step, terminating in a point

HOSIERY LENGTHS. Page 124.
HOSIERY STANDARDS (U.S.A.), Page 102.
HUMAN FOOT STRUCTURE. Page 87.
HUMIDITY. Page 20.
IN THE GREY (GRAY.) (GREIGE). Pages 112 and 115.
INGRAIN.
This term applies to yarns dyed in the skein, that is. before being knitted into hosiery, in direct contrast to those yarns which are knitted in the grey and dyed afterwards. In nylon and other plastic fibres, it is possible to add colours to the molten polymer before it is spun, the pigment colour particles being actually within the plastic filaments, not simply on the surface. The pigment coloration added, is not affected by subsequent wear, or by washing. Ingrain yarns are also those which are blended various mixture shades prior to being spun.
INSIDE-OUT. (See “Reverse-knit”.)
INSPECTION GRADES. Page 126.
INTURNED WELT. Page 76.
IRIDESCENT or FLORESCENT COLOURS.
“Iridescent” is not a definite colour name, but is applied to stockings which are dyed in such a way that a gentle shaded effect is achieved, the colour deepening evenly from a light tone at the front of the leg to a deep tone at the back, this creating a decided illusion of slenderness.

The stocking is first dyed and finished as usual, and colour is then sprayed on, this process—due to chemical compounds used—imparting to the stocking a many-coloured appearance, the shades changing under different lighting effects, and the varying angles from which they are viewed.

IRREGULARS. Page 132.
JACQUARD. Fig. 45.
JOINING. Page 107.
KNITTED COURSE. Page 54.
KNITTED LOOP. Page 1.
KNOCKING-OVER. Page 56.
LACE DESIGNS. Fig. 46.
LANDING. Page 56.
LAYING THE THREAD. Page 54.
LEGGER - and English Footer. Page 48.
           - and French Footer. Page 46.
           - Combined Legger and French Footer. Page 49.
LINKING. Page 107.
LISLE. Page. 36.
LOOP FORMING. Page 79. Figs. 24 to 29 and Fig. 38.
LOOPING. Page 107.
MARKING STITCH.
This is sometimes inserted in the welt portion of a fully-fashioned stocking to indicate the size of the hose, and takes the form of small holes, the numbers of these varying as follows:-

        One Hole .............. Size 8½"

        Two Holes ............    ''   9"

        Three   ''  ...............    ''  9½"

        Four   ''   ..............     ''  10"This marking-stitch is achieved by the transfer of one-half of a knitted loop to an adjoining needle, so that this needle carries one-and-a-half stitches (its own and the half transferred from the next needle). By the variation of these openings, names, letters and figures can be produced, and these can be placed on the welt or on the sole near the heel. This stitch adjustment can also be used for ornamental purposes.

MEASUREMENT. Page 124.
MERCERISING. Page 36.
MESH. Page 94.
MIXTURE YARNS.
These are made up of two or more dissimilar yarns of different fibres combined into one, such as Wool/Rayon, Cotton/Wool, Silk/Wool, etc. Each of the yarns used would contribute to the character of the hose, and the following effects can be arrived at, according to the method adopted:-

Blended Effect. Can be obtained by taking material of varying fibre, and spinning both into a yarn.

Twisted Effect. Achieved by the twisting together of yarns which have been individually spun. The number of turns or twists per inch given in preparing a yarn for hosiery purposes, can be varied, each variation being thrown-up in the final appearance of the fabric.

MOCK-SEAM. Page 77.
MONOTOP.
This is a welt made of single fabric only, as opposed to a welt made of double fabric, although its weight equals that of the latter.
MULTI-HEAD HEELER. Page 45.
NARROWING. Page 64.
NEEDLE BAR. Page 99.