knitting

[nit-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that knits.

2. the act of forming a fabric by looping a continuous yarn.

3. knitted knitted work.

knitting

/ ˈnɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. knitted work or the process of producing it

   2. ( as modifier )

      a knitting machine

Word History and Origins

Origin of knitting¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; knit, -ing ¹

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. stick / tend to one's knitting,

   1. to mind one's own business.

      Don't worry about my work—just tend to your knitting.

   2. to devote oneself to one's assignments or responsibilities.

      Years of sticking to his knitting finally paid off.

Example Sentences

An extended fingering scene, shot from the torso up while the two women discuss the difference between crochet and knitting, swaggers with fearlessness.

From Salon

While working odd jobs and knitting in a small clothing shop he taught himself English.

From BBC

Pasvik is 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, which means self-reliance isn’t optional and knitting carries more practical weight than learning a math formula.

From Los Angeles Times

“I start knitting and see where it goes. I get excited about the material, and then I go for it. “

From Los Angeles Times

"I tried knitting, once," she adds, rolling her eyes.

From BBC