knitback

Meanings

• verb

  The act of knitting a stitch back onto the needle or work, typically to correct a mistake.

• noun

  A stitch that is knitted back onto the needle or work.

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Variants

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bit back , bite back , bites back , biting back , bitten back

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Etymology

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The term 'knitback' comes from the Old English word 'cniwan' meaning 'to weave' or 'to interlace'. The 'back' part of the term refers to the direction of the stitch being knitted in the opposite direction.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'knitback' is not commonly used outside of the knitting and crochet communities.

2. In some circles, the term 'knitback' is also used to refer to the process of re-knitting a garment from the beginning due to a major mistake or dissatisfaction with the original work.

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Related Concepts

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1. purlback: The opposite of 'knitback', where a purl stitch is worked into the fabric instead of a knit stitch.

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Culture

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In knitting and crochet, 'knitback' is an essential technique used to correct mistakes and maintain the integrity of the fabric. It is often used in conjunction with other techniques such as 'purlback' and 'knit two together'.

How to Memorize "knitback"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of knitting a stitch back onto the needle. Imagine the yarn being pulled back over the needle and the stitch being formed in the opposite direction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'knitback' with the idea of correcting mistakes or fixing errors in knitting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Knit Back, Fix the Track' to remember the meaning of 'knitback'.

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