Knitting

/ˈnɪtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The craft or action of creating a piece of fabric or cloth by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
She spent her afternoons engaged in knitting a warm scarf for her grandmother.
A piece of fabric or garment made by knitting.
He gifted her a beautiful knitting that she could wear during the winter.
verb
The present participle of knit, meaning to create fabric by interlocking loops of yarn.
She is knitting a blanket for her new baby.

Etymology

From the Middle English 'kitten', originally meaning to make a knot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

knitting together
To combine parts to form a whole.
knitting circle
A social gathering for people to knit together.
pulling a stitch
To make a mistake in knitting that requires correction.

Related Words

knit
To create fabric by interlocking yarn.
purl
A specific knit stitch that creates a textured pattern.
needle
A slender, pointed implement for knitting.

Slang Meanings

Knitting as a calming activity.
After a long day, I just like to sit down with my knitting.
Using knitting to create something unexpectedly.
She knitted a scarf from old T-shirts.