knitter

Makes wool garments

A knitter is someone who knits—creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

The term covers hobbyists making scarves and sweaters as well as professionals producing garments commercially.

She's an avid knitter who makes all her own hats.

stitch

purl

Inverted knitting stitch

garter · lace · seed · moss · brioche · intarsia · colorwork · cast-on · increase · decrease

tools

needles

Slender pointed instruments

cable needle · tapestry needle · scissors · notions · pattern · chart · lifeline · pins

craft

handmade

Created manually, not mechanically

craft circle · stitch and bitch · heirloom · gifting · frogging · WIP · UFO · seamless · handknit

yarn

wool

Sheared animal fiber

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid

cashmere · mohair · merino · acrylic · bamboo · chenille · fingering · worsted · bulky · skein

garments

sweater

Knitted torso covering

mittens · gloves · hat · beanie · scarf · shawl · cowl · vest · blanket · afghan

cozy

warmth

Heat you feel

woolly · snug · hygge · relaxation · meditative · rhythmic · soothing · therapeutic · mindful · creative

Categories
Opposites
textile craft method

knitterweaver

Thread-interlacing craftsperson

crocheter · seamstress · tailor · sewer · embroiderer

creation vs. destruction of textiles

knitterunraveler

One who decodes complexity

ripper

maker vs. consumer

knitterconsumer

One who acquires goods

buyer

Phrases
Family

knitted, knitting, knitters, reknitted

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G