knit - use in sentences

Adjective modifier

  • chunky: Big looks this Autumn include chunky knits, fluffy fleeces and the latest jackets, to keep kids both warm and fashionable!

Object

  • brow: The relationship between public art and its publics involves enough problems to knit the brows of a whole platoon of therapists.
  • jumper: Soon he'll be knitting jumpers for all of you!

Modifying Another Word

  • tightly: Lenin had called for a small tightly knit elite who would lead the revolution on behalf of the people.
  • tight: At times, you can be too tight knit, can't you?
  • together: They were knit together in a common cause, all working for a common goal.
  • closely: The team is very closely knit operating in a very collegiate fashion.
  • close: I live very close to my family, in the US, we are close knit.

Infinitive complement

  • row: Knit to row counter 154 On each side of center bind off 11 stitches.

Preposition: in

  • stitch: This short jacket kit from Danish designer Hanne Falkenberg is knitted in garter stitch.

Preposition: with

  • yarn: Knit with waste yarn for several rows, preferrably with contrasting yarn.

Preposition: for

  • row: Cast on with waste yarn 42 stitches, knit for 6 rows.

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