handknit
Yarn worked manually
Handknit describes something knitted by hand rather than by machine: a handknit sweater, handknit socks.
The word emphasizes craftsmanship and often implies higher quality or sentimental value.
As a verb, to handknit is to create fabric this way: She handknit a blanket for the baby.
Also spelled hand-knit.
Knitted torso covering
- cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
- scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
- mittensThumbed hand coverings
- socksCloth foot coverings
beanie · shawl · afghan · poncho · vest · pullover · gloves · booties
Twisted strand for crafts
- crochetHooked needle needlework
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- purlInverted knitting stitch
- casting onStarting stitches in knitting
binding off · needlework · skein · pattern · gauge · stockinette · garter stitch · cable
Made manually, not machined
- homespunPlain and unpretentious
- homemadePrepared at one's residence
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
one-of-a-kind · heirloom · labor of love · personal · unique · custom · imperfect · charming
Sheared animal fiber
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- merinoFine-fleeced sheep breed
- alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid
mohair · angora · cotton · silk · bamboo · acrylic · worsted · fingering
sweater
Knitted torso covering
socks · beanie · shawl · afghan · poncho · vest · pullover · gloves · booties · legwarmers
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
casting on · binding off · needlework · skein · pattern · gauge · stockinette · garter stitch · cable · ribbing
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
- homespunPlain and unpretentious
- homemadePrepared at one's residence
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
bespoke · one-of-a-kind · heirloom · labor of love · personal · unique · custom · imperfect · charming · gifted
wool
Sheared animal fiber
alpaca · mohair · angora · cotton · silk · bamboo · acrylic · worsted · fingering · bulky
cable
Heavy-duty woven line
- ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
- basketweaveInterlaced strip pattern
- bobbleMomentary loss of grip
lace · openwork · colorwork · stranded · twisted · loopy · chunky · delicate · intricate · textured
cozy
Warm and snug
soft · toasty · insulating · woolly · layered · winter · fireside · bundled · comforting · enveloping
handknitmass-produced
Made in large quantities
store-bought · off-the-rack · ready-made · generic · wholesale