knit

Craft with needles

Knit is to create fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles: She knit a sweater for her grandson.

The past tense is knit or knitted.

Beyond textiles, knit means to join closely together: broken bones knit as they heal, a close-knit family shares strong bonds.

To knit one's brow is to furrow it in concentration or concern.

Knits are knitted garments: Pack light knits for the trip.

craft

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

needlesSlender pointed instruments
purlInverted knitting stitch
stitchThread loop in fabric

crochet · pattern · wool · handmade · afghan · sweater · scarf · cable · ribbing · intarsia

garment

sweater

Knitted torso covering

cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
pulloverGarment donned headfirst
scarfNeck-warming fabric strip

mittens · shawl · socks · beanie · hat · gloves · blanket · afghan · cowl · poncho

texture

ribbing

Affectionate verbal teasing

cableHeavy-duty woven line
laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
garterStocking-securing elastic strap

seed · moss · basketweave · herringbone · jersey · mesh · nubby · chenille · fleece · openwork

unite

together

In union or proximity

bondBinding tie or connection
joinConnect or enlist
connectJoin or link

mend · heal · fuse · close · repair · interlock · merge · consolidate · bind · link

medical

bone

Hard skeletal tissue

fractureSplit in hard material
healRestore to wellness
mendRestore after damage

fuse · recover · callus · regenerate · repair · set · splint · cast

cozy

comfort

Ease or soothing relief

snugComfortably close-fitting
warmthHeat you feel
firesideArea beside the hearth

homely · soothing · relaxing · softness · welcoming · peaceful · hygge · hearth · blanket · cocoon

Categories

connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
hobbiesskateboarding, model trains, write, writing, collecting
craftssewing, painting, glue, scissors, paper
art verbsdraw, paint, sketch, sculpt, carve
joiningjoin, attach, fasten, connect, bind
process verbscreate, produce, make, build, construct

Opposites

fabric construction method

Interlace strands into fabric

crochet · woven · loom-woven · macramé · braid

structural integrity

Separate intertwined strands

unknit · frog · rip out · unpick · unwind

unity and connection

To set apart

divide · sever · fragment · split · scatter

Phrases

knitting needlesTools for looping yarn
knit hat
knit capFitted woolen head covering
close-knit communityBonded social network
knit one
knit togetherJoin into unified whole

Family

knitted, knitting, knits, knitwear, knitter, knitters, reknit, unknit, unknitting

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