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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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
Whether the goal is a romantic match, a new friend group or, as Yim discovered, an unexpected knitting group, the format is built for whatever kind of in-person connection shows up.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
The international structure reflects where the company sees momentum in warp knitting demand.
—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Members of the Yarnicorns knitting and crochet group worked yarn through hooks and needles.
—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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