Calceta (en. Knitting)

/kalˈθeta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Work of weaving by hand or machine with intertwined threads.

She learned to knit to make her own scarf.

Ella aprendió a hacer calceta para tejer su propia bufanda.

This type of fabric is commonly used in making sweaters.

The sweater she is wearing is made of fine knitting.

El suéter que lleva puesto está hecho de calceta fina.

From Latin 'calceata', which refers to the action of knitting or putting on.

to knit

Knitting with needles, generally to create garments.

hacer calceta

to be busy knitting

To be busy knitting.

estar en calceta

type of knitting stitch

Type of stitch used in knitting work.

punto de calceta

needle

Tool used for knitting.

aguja

thread

Fine material used to make knitting.

hilo

fabric

Final result of the knitting work.

tejido

Passion for knitting.

Since he retired, he has developed a strong knitting hobby.

Desde que se retiró, ha desarrollado una fuerte calceta.

Thing made in a handmade manner.

That sweater has a very nice knit, it looks handmade.

Ese suéter tiene una calceta muy bonita, parece hecho a mano.