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knit Definition

knit (nit)

transitive verb knit′·ted or knit, knit′·ting

  1. to make (cloth or a garment) by interconnecting loops of yarn or thread in rows of stitches by means of a pair of special needles or a machine
    1. to form into cloth in this way rather than by weaving
    2. to form (one or more stitches of the basic type) “K2, P2” means “knit two stitches, purl 2 stitches”
  3. to join together closely and firmly; unite
  4. to draw (the brows) together; contract in wrinkles
  5. Now Chiefly Dial. to tie or fasten in or with a knot

Etymology: ME knitten < OE cnyttan (akin to Ger knütten, to tie (fishing) nets) < base of cnotta, knot

intransitive verb

    1. to make cloth or a garment by knitting yarn or thread
    2. to produce a basic stitch or stitches
  2. to be joined together closely and firmly; grow together, as a broken bone
  3. to become drawn together in wrinkles, as the brow

noun

cloth or a garment made by knitting

knit Related Forms

knit′·ter noun

knit Synonyms

knit

v.

  1. To form by knitting

    weave, crochet, purl, cable, spin, web, net, loop; see also sew, weave 1.

  2. To combine or join closely

    intermingle, connect, affiliate; see join 1.

  3. To grow together

    heal, mend, repair; see improve 2, recover 3, unite 1.

knit Usage Examples

Object

  • needle: I use a shoe box with knitting needles inserted the length of the box.
  • yarn: The secret to recreating a traditional Fair Isle look with modern machine knitting yarns is color.
  • jumper: Soon he'll be knitting jumpers for all of you!
  • sweater: Arms wrapped tightly across breasts that felt naked even beneath the cable knit sweater, yet I was helpless to change it.
  • cardigan: A modern classic cardigan knitted in Bramwell's Savannah 100 % mercerised cotton.
  • brow: The relationship between public art and its publics involves enough problems to knit the brows of a whole platoon of therapists.

Preposition: on

pin: Thus, leaving main knitting on larger pin and band knitting on smaller pin, working any shaping before you work the band.

Adjective modifier

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

Modifying Another Word

  • tightly: Lenin had called for a small tightly knit elite who would lead the revolution on behalf of the people.
  • loosely: If the measurement is within the pins then you have knitted too loosely and need to try with a smaller size.
  • 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

  • ply: The sweater and matching cardigan were both designed for and knitted in 4 ply Courtelle ( Acrylic ).
  • stitch: This short jacket kit from Danish designer Hanne Falkenberg is knitted in garter stitch.

Preposition: of

stocking: Dent's main industry was the knitting of worsted stockings which were probably sold at the Wavers Market in Sedbergh.

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.