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knit

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /nɪt/

Forms: knitting, knitted

knit means: To make clothes or cloth by joining loops of wool or other thread with needles or a machine.

verb

MAKE WITH YARNB1

To make clothes or cloth by joining loops of wool or other thread with needles or a machine.

  • I can knit a scarf.
  • She knitted warm socks for the baby.
  • Do you prefer to knit with wool or cotton?

How to use it: knit something for someone (I knitted a hat for my nephew.)

Common phrases: knit a scarf, knit a sweater, knit with wool, knit a stocking

MAKE KNIT STITCHB2

To make a particular loop with thread and needles, forming a small V on the front.

  • Knit one stitch, then purl one.
  • She knitted the first row carefully.
  • Knit two together at the end of the row.

Common phrases: knit one stitch, knit two together

Questions about knit

What does knit mean?

To make clothes or cloth by joining loops of wool or other thread with needles or a machine.

What is knit in other languages?

Türkçe: örgü örmek · Español: tejer · Français: tricoter · Deutsch: stricken · Italiano: lavorare a maglia · 日本語: 編む

How do you pronounce knit?

It is pronounced /nɪt/.

How do you use knit in a sentence?

I can knit a scarf. She knitted warm socks for the baby.

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