knitters

Sweater makers often

Knitters are people who knit—creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

The term covers everyone from grandmothers making sweaters to young crafters on social media.

Knitting communities, both online and in-person, have grown as the hobby has seen revival: The knitters met every Thursday at the coffee shop.

technique

purl

Inverted knitting stitch

stitchThread loop in fabric
cast-onFirst row creation
cableHeavy-duty woven line

ribbing · stockinette · gauge · tension · blocking · swatch · intarsia · lacework · stranding · duplicate

yarn

skein

Coiled length of thread

woolSheared animal fiber
merinoFine-fleeced sheep breed
alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid

cashmere · mohair · acrylic · cotton · fiber · hank · ball · ply · weight · worsted

projects

sweater

Knitted torso covering

scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
mittensThumbed hand coverings
socksCloth foot coverings

hat · cardigan · blanket · shawl · beanie · cowl · vest · gloves · booties · dishcloth

community

circle

Curved closed shape

guildProfessional mutual-aid society
groupAssembled collection of things
clubOrganization with membership

meetup · swap · crafters · hobbyists · grandmothers · aunties

handmade

handcrafted

Made manually, not machined

artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
bespokeMade to individual specifications
customHabitual group practice

handiwork · personalized · DIY · one-of-a-kind · gifted · heirloom · homespun · unique · crafted · original

cozy

blanket

Soft bed covering

warmthHeat you feel
comfortEase or soothing relief
snugComfortably close-fitting

fireside · cocoa · slippers · softness · hearth · shawl · afghan · quilt · woolly · toasty

Categories

textile artisansweavers, embroiderers, stitchers, needleworkers, quilters
craftspeoplepotter, weaver, blacksmith, artisan, potters
makersmakers, filmmaker, crafter, watchmaker, crafters
textile workerstailor, dressmaker, weaver, weavers, spinner
hosiery workersseamers, machine operators, dyers, finishers
garment workersseamstresses, tailors, sewers, cutters, stitchers

Opposites

craft technique

knitterscrocheters

Yarn craft practitioners

weavers · quilters · tatters · embroiderers · sewers

creation vs. destruction of textiles

knittersunravelers

Those who disentangle

handcraft vs. industrial production

knittersmachine operators

Those who control equipment

factory workers

Phrases

knitted slippersHandcrafted indoor foot coverings

Family

knitted, knitter, unknitted, reknitted

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