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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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.
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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
Made from soft yarn cotton, these mats are created using intricate knitting techniques, giving them a soft, cushioned feel underfoot.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
While the old guard will probably stick to their traditional knitting, there is a growing new guard with a much more open mind.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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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
Made from soft yarn cotton, these mats are created using intricate knitting techniques, giving them a soft, cushioned feel underfoot.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
While the old guard will probably stick to their traditional knitting, there is a growing new guard with a much more open mind.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 3 Mar. 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 4 May. 2025.
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