Loop Forming Sequence of Spring Bearded Needle

The held loop is initially just below the tip of the beard in the running position. The upward movement by the needle repositions the held loop 

further down the stem, at which time a new yarn can be fed to the needle i.e., feeding occurs. The needle moves down until the newly fed yarn enters the hook. An auxiliary element known as presser closes off the hook to unable the held loop to leave the needle by deflecting the beard tip into a recess cut in the needle stem. The movement when the held loop is securely located to the outside of the beard is known as the landing position. As the needle continues downwards, knock over and loop pulling take place after which the needle returns to the running position to complete the cycle.