KNITTED COMPONENT

A knitted component, an article of footwear, and a method of forming the knitted component are disclosed. The knitted component comprises a knit element being formed of courses comprising a plurality of intermeshed loops, and an inlaid strand. The plurality of intermeshed loops are formed with a first yarn comprising a thermoplastic polymer material. The inlaid strand extends through at least a portion of the plurality of intermeshed loops along a first path passing therebetween. The plurality of intermeshed loops extend along courses that alternate behind and in front of the path of the inlaid strand.