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knit

/ˈnɪt/
Meanings
  • verb

    The act of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, wool, or other fibers, typically by hand or by using a knitting machine.

    - "She enjoys knitting sweaters during the winter months."
    - "My grandmother taught me how to knit when I was a child."
    - "The intricate pattern on the scarf was created through careful knitting."
  • noun

    A fabric made through the process of knitting.

    - "The knit sweater kept her warm in the cold weather."
    - "She wore a beautiful knit dress to the party."
    - "The knit fabric was soft and comfortable to wear."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnɪt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with knit
knot , spot , mop , prop , hope
Variants
List of all variants of knit that leads to same result
knit , knits , knitted , knitter , knitters , knitting , knit stitch , knit stitches , knit her brow , knit her brows , knit his brow , knit his brows , knit one's brow , knit one's brow/brows , knit one's brows , knit their brow , knit their brows , cable-knit , close-knit , double knit , double knits , tight-knit , warp knit , warp knits , warp knitting , warp knittings , warp-knitted
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English cnitan, meaning 'to knit', from knot.

Trivia
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  1. Knitting was once a necessary skill for survival, as it allowed people to create warm clothing and textiles.

  2. The world's largest knitted item is a scarf that measures over 100 kilometers long.

  3. Knitting has been used as a form of therapy to help reduce stress and anxiety.

  4. The Guinness World Record for the most number of people knitting at the same time is held by over 10,000 people.

Related Concepts
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  1. knitting needles: Long, pointed tools used to create stitches in knitting.

  2. knitting pattern: A set of instructions for creating a specific knitted item.

  3. knitting stitch: The basic unit of knitting, created by interlocking loops of yarn.

Culture
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Knitting has been practiced for thousands of years and has significant cultural and historical importance. It has been used for both functional and decorative purposes, and has been a popular hobby for many people. Knitting has been featured in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, the novel 'Still Life with Woodpecker' by Tom Robbins includes a scene where the main character knits a sweater for her lover.

How to Memorize "knit"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of creating a knit stitch by interlocking loops of yarn.
    - Imagine the motion of moving the knitting needles back and forth to create stitches.
    - Think about the texture and feel of the finished knit fabric.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'knit' with the feeling of warmth and comfort.
    - Think about the cozy sweaters and blankets that are made through knitting.
    - Associate the word 'knit' with the sound of knitting needles clicking together.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Knitting Needles Never End', to remember the past tense of the verb 'knit' is 'knitted'.

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