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.
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Where dating apps reduce a person to a few photos and a one-line bio, a hobby community shows you how someone actually shows up — whether that’s finishing a 10K, finishing a novel or finishing a knitting project.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
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—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
One brought her knitting, and most carried some sort of prop — a cane, a book, satchels like those carried by people who made Philadelphia their home in the 1700s.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Where dating apps reduce a person to a few photos and a one-line bio, a hobby community shows you how someone actually shows up — whether that’s finishing a 10K, finishing a novel or finishing a knitting project.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Why Creative Retreats Are Trending In 2026 The momentum traces back to 2020, when many people picked up hobbies like knitting, painting and ceramics while spending more time at home.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
One brought her knitting, and most carried some sort of prop — a cane, a book, satchels like those carried by people who made Philadelphia their home in the 1700s.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitting. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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