knitting

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noun

knit·​ting ˈni-tiŋ How to pronounce knitting (audio)
Synonyms of knittingnext
1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits

knitting

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present participle of knit entry 1

Examples of knitting in a Sentence

Noun She keeps her knitting in the closet.
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Karl Mayer previews new knitting machinery in China Karl Mayer will demonstrate new machinery for apparel, footwear and technical textiles at its Changzhou, China, facility during ITMA Asia 2026. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 These days, everything from your gym membership to knitting kits seems to have a monthly subscription attached to it. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 In a recent paper in Physical Review X, a team of researchers mathematically investigated knitting to invent a new, more resilient stitch. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 This arm-knitting technique is especially appealing for beginners, and the resulting oversized texture will look warm and welcoming draped over a sofa or chair. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knitting

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First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of knitting was in the 15th century

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitting. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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knitting

noun
knit·​ting
1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits

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