knitting

1 of 2

noun

knit·​ting ˈni-tiŋ 

1

: the action or method of one that knits

2

: work done or being done by one that knits

knitting

2 of 2

present participle of knit entry 1

Examples of knitting in a Sentence

Noun

She keeps her knitting in the closet.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time, because the activities require her full attention. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

The German textile-machinery company plans to debut the machine during ITMA Asia 2026 as part of a broader slate of new warp-knitting, warp-preparation and technical-textile equipment. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Gulf News describes young people embracing sourdough baking alongside knitting, embroidery, gardening and sewing as part of grandmacore. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Someone can discover a knitting tutorial online, find a local workshop through social media and then take that hobby offline in a room full of other crafters. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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