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

Instead, prescribing her a weekly phone call with someone or a spot in a knitting group is going to save health care resources and ultimately save the taxpayer money. —Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 12 May 2025

The Studio Knitting & Needlepoint: 9555 Nall Ave., Overland Park The Studio offers a variety of knitting and needlepoint supplies, along with classes and workshops to enhance your skills. —Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025

By focusing on one specific activity rather than general leisure, the study revealed how knitting promotes mindfulness, sparks creativity and even encourages social connection — whether through community groups or online forums. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

Johanne starts having dark thoughts of other students joining Johanna in a knitting circle to which she’s not invited. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 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