1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits
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She keeps her knitting in the closet.
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Norville has also authored knitting and crochet pattern books, as well as two children’s books.
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s a common perception that textile art is limited to practices like knitting, embroidery or weaving.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
From the tangle in your computer cord to the mess your cat made of your knitting basket, knots are everywhere in daily life.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Singer also pointed to the grounding power of hands-on activity — gardening, baking, knitting or simply taking a mindful walk.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s a common perception that textile art is limited to practices like knitting, embroidery or weaving.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
From the tangle in your computer cord to the mess your cat made of your knitting basket, knots are everywhere in daily life.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Singer also pointed to the grounding power of hands-on activity — gardening, baking, knitting or simply taking a mindful walk.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for knitting
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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitting. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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