Definition Synonyms
Definition of knitting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
craft-relatedrelated to the craft of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn
- She bought a knitting kit for her new hobby.
Noun
1.
handwork processactivity of making fabric by interlocking yarn with needles
- She spent her evenings knitting a colorful scarf..
2.
textile resultmaterial produced by interlacing yarn
- She admired the knitting on the table.
3.
transportTECH. UK overhead electrification wires in rail transportTECH. UK
- The train passed under the knitting.
Images of knitting
material produced by interlacing yarn 
overhead electrification wires in rail transport
Expressions with knitting
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
focus on your own skills or responsibilities without distraction
You should stick to your knitting and ignore office gossip.
focus on what you know or are good at
Stick to your knitting and let the engineers handle the redesign.
focus on own tasks or skills without distraction or involvement in others
She decided to stick to her own knitting and ignore office gossip.
long thin rod with pointed ends for knitting yarn
She bought new knitting needle for her project.
create fabric by interlocking yarn with needles
She likes to do her knitting in the evening.
machine that makes knitted fabrics automatically
The knitting machine produced sweaters quickly.
specific pattern or technique in knitting
The scarf uses a simple knitting stitch for beginners.
medium thickness yarn for knitting
I bought double knitting wool for the sweater.
focus on own tasks without interfering in others' matters
She decided to attend to her own knitting and ignore the office gossip.
focus on own tasks and avoid others' business
She decided to keep to her own knitting and not join the argument.
focus on personal affairs or duties instead of interfering elsewhere
You should tend to your own knitting and stop asking so many questions.
focus on your own tasks or responsibilities
You should tend to your knitting and let others handle their own issues.
Origin of knitting
Old English, cnyttan (to knot)
Terms with knitting included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
cloth
material produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers
material
fabric made by weaving or knitting fibers
clothing
garment made by knitting
craft
create raised rows in knitting
textiles
twisted strand of fibers for knitting or weaving
knitting
set of stitches forming a bump
knitting
secure the end of yarn in knitting
textiles
cloth made by looping yarns together using needles or knitting machines
knitting
move a loop from one needle to another without working it
knitting
raised ridge in knitted fabric
craft
add textured stitch loops when knitting
knitting
accidentally let a stitch slip off the needle
knitting
complex knitting pattern
crafts
knitting pattern with alternating knit and purl stitches
textiles
fine yarn from a Scottish island used for knitting
textiles
fabric made by knitting two yarn sets for double thickness
needlework
knitting method where every row uses plain stitch
knitting
raised pattern in knitted fabric
yarn craft
knitting technique moving a stitch without knitting it
knitting
unravel knitting to correct a mistake
craft
knitting pattern alternating plain and purl stitches
knitting
produce twisted raised patterns in knitted fabric
craft
knitting pattern with twisted stitches
knitting measurement
number of stitches per unit in knitting
Examples of knitting in a sentence
She joined a knitting club to meet new friends. Knitting helps her relax after a long day. He joined a knitting club to learn the craft. Her knitting was displayed at the craft fair. He gifted her a scarf made from his knitting. Maintenance workers inspected the knitting for damage.
Birds often perch on the knitting above the tracks.
View all translations of knitting
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:de tricot, tricotage, ...
- German:strickend, Stricken, ...
- Italian:di maglia, tricottare, ...
- Spanish:tejer, tricotar, ...
- Portuguese:tricô, malha, ...
- Chinese:针织, 编织, ...
- Japanese:編み物の, 編み物, ...
- Arabic:متعلق بالحياكة, حِياكَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְסְרִיגָה, סְרִיגָה, ...
- Russian:вязальный, вязание, ...
- Ukrainian:в'язання, в'язання спицями, ...
- Hindi:बुनाई से संबंधित, बुनाई, ...
Definition of knit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
textilestr./intr. create fabric by looping yarn with needlestr./intr.
- She loves to knit scarves during winter.
2.
connectiontr. join things closely and firmly togethertr.
- The community was knit together by shared values.
3.
bonesintr. TECH. heal and grow together after a fractureintr. TECH.
- The doctor said the bone will knit in six weeks.
4.
emotionintr. Rare draw eyebrows together in concentration or worryintr. Rare
- He knit his brows in deep thought.
Noun
1.
clothinggarment made by knitting
- She wore a cozy knit to the party.
2.
textilesfabric made by interlocking loops of yarn
- She wore a scarf made of soft knit..
Images of knit
garment made by knitting 
fabric made by interlocking loops of yarn
Expressions with knit
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
create something by interlocking yarn or thread
She decided to knit together a warm scarf.
made with closely woven threads
She wore a tightly knit sweater to stay warm during the winter..
draw eyebrows together in concentration or worry
She knit her brows in deep thought.
draw eyebrows together in concentration or disapproval
She knit her eyebrows in confusion.
show confusion or disapproval by frowning
You knit your brows at his excuse, clearly unconvinced.
show concern or disapproval by frowning
She knit her brow when she heard the bad news.
show concern or disapproval by frowning
He knit his brows when he heard the bad news.
strongly bonded and supportive family
She comes from a tight-knit family.
having strong, close relationships
The closely knit family supported each other through tough times.
supportive and caring towards each other
Our close-knit family always helps one another.
soft hat made from knitted fabric for the head
He wore a knit cap in the snow.
having only distant social or legal ties
The community was a loosely knit group of friends.
strong and sturdy in build
He has a well-knit physique from years of training.
heal or mend over time
The wound will knit up in a few weeks.
made with a raised twisted pattern in the fabric
She wore a warm cable-knit sweater.
knitted by hand, not on a machine
She wore a beautiful hand-knit sweater.
shirt made from fabric with interlocking loops of yarn
He wore a blue knit shirt to the party.
fabric made by knitting two yarn sets for double thickness
This sweater is made from double knit for extra warmth.
made using a circular knitting machine
The circular-knit sweater was exceptionally soft and durable..
basic stitch in knitting
She learned the knit stitch first.
Origin of knit
Old English, cnyttan (to tie)
Examples of knit in a sentence
He learned to knit during the long winter evenings. The two companies knit their resources for the project. Their friendship was knit by shared experiences. Her fractured arm began to knit slowly. The bones will knit without surgical intervention. She knit her brows, puzzled by the question.
The teacher knit his brows, concerned about the results. He gifted her a handmade knit for winter. The store displayed a variety of colorful knits. The baby was wrapped in a cozy knit. She bought a knit to make a sweater.
View all translations of knit
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:tricoter, tricot, ...
- German:stricken, Strickstück, ...
- Italian:intrecciare, maglia, ...
- Spanish:tejer, tejido, ...
- Portuguese:tricotar, malha, ...
- Chinese:编织, 针织衫, ...
- Japanese:編む, ニット, ...
- Arabic:حاكَ, قِطْعَةٌ مَحْبوكَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִסְרוֹג, סְרִיג, ...
- Russian:вязать, вязаный свитер, ...
- Ukrainian:в'язати, в'язаний одяг, ...
- Hindi:बुनना, बुना हुआ वस्त्र, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the