knitting

noun

knit·​ting ˈni-tiŋ 

1

: the action or method of one that knits

2

: work done or being done by one that knits

Examples of knitting in a Sentence

She keeps her knitting in the closet.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the eight books below, casual pursuits such as knitting, gardening, and drawing, undertaken with varying levels of skill and success, become life-affirming practices. —Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025

McGrath adds that a recent application lasted five days flawlessly, with minor chipping only appearing on days six and seven, likely due to hardcore knitting sessions. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 8 July 2025

Only this time, Oddi didn’t focus on a specific destination but nodded to Earhart’s travels around the world by embarking on an imaginative trip across different locations and cultures — an excuse also to explore a variety of knitting techniques and textile blends in the collection. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2025

Class topics include hearth cooking, basic sewing and basic knitting. —Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing knitting

• knitting needle

Rhymes for knitting

• fitting
• flitting
• gritting
• hitting
• pitting
• quitting
• sitting
• slitting
• spitting
• splitting
• acquitting
• admitting

Kids Definition

knitting

noun

knit·​ting

1

: the action or method of one that knits

2

: work done or being done by one that knits