Knit

/nɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A method or process of producing a knitted fabric.

The knit of this scarf is very tight, making it warm and durable.

verb

To make a garment, fabric, or other object by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

She loves to knit sweaters for her friends.

To unite or join closely together.

The community was knit tightly together by shared experiences.

To create (as in a plan or story) in a cohesive manner.

The author managed to knit the various plot lines into a single narrative.

Middle English 'knitten', from Old English 'cyttera'.

knit together

To unite people or things closely.

knit one's brow

To wrinkle one's forehead in concentration or concern.

knit your own

To produce something oneself instead of buying it.

knitting

The act of making fabric from yarn.

knitter

A person who knits.

To finish off or complete something.

We need to knit up this project before the deadline.

To blend or mix well.

They really knit with the team during the retreat.