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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Using a fingering yarn when a knitting pattern specifies DK means your garment will end up much too small.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Kids can also join workshops like Mindfulness Practice with Chinese Calligraphy, or arts and crafts featuring leather work, jewelry making, and knitting/crocheting.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
After knitting and inspection, the items went upstairs for washing.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
One of the latest episode on his YouTube channel SciShow is all about knitting, and how science is elevating the lowly craft to a place of actual importance.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Kids can also join workshops like Mindfulness Practice with Chinese Calligraphy, or arts and crafts featuring leather work, jewelry making, and knitting/crocheting.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
After knitting and inspection, the items went upstairs for washing.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
One of the latest episode on his YouTube channel SciShow is all about knitting, and how science is elevating the lowly craft to a place of actual importance.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for knitting
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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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