Pronunciation

/knɪt/

Definitions

• Verb (v): To join together (pieces of yarn or thread) by looping the threads with needles. For example: “She spent her afternoon knitting a scarf.”
  • Intransitive Verb: To work with yarn and needles to create fabric or garments. Example: “She likes to knit while watching TV.”
• Noun (n): A stitch made by looping yarn or thread through itself. Example: “The sweater is made up of thousands of tiny knits.”
  • Also (noun): The act or process of making something using this method. Example: “Her favorite pastime is knitting.”

Phrases

• “Knit one, purl one” is a basic pattern in knitting where you alternate between two types of stitches.
• “To knit your brows” means to frown deeply in concentration or concern.
• “To knit together” can metaphorically mean to unite or integrate closely.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “She carefully knitted the last row on her baby blanket.”
• Noun (stitch): “Learning to cast on and make the first knit stitch is the foundation of any knitting project.”
• Noun (act/process): “Knitting has been shown to have therapeutic benefits for many people.”

Synonyms

• Crochet (a related but different craft)
• Weave
• Stitch
• Loop
• Twine

For the verb sense:

• To intertwine
• To link
• To connect

For the noun sense (stitch):

• Purl (another type of knitting stitch)
• Cable (a complex knitting pattern)

For the noun sense (act/process):

• Needlework
• Yarn crafting
• Textile creation