Synonyms for

Knitting

Verb / ˈnɪtɪŋ / Another word for knitting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Knitting is the process of creating fabric from yarn or thread using two needles.

Synonyms & similar words

knit pucker cockle crumple rumple entwine knitwork crocheting weaving sewing embroidery quilting spinning tapestry macrame crotchet

Synonyms by register

Formal

weaving interlacing knotting

Informal

crocheting looping

Literary

netting braiding

Antonyms

unraveling dismantling undoing disassembling loosening fraying

Common collocations

  • knitting needles
  • knitting wool
  • knitting pattern
  • knitting project
  • knitting a scarf
  • knitting a sweater
  • hand knitting
  • machine knitting

Word family

noun knitting
verb knit
adjective knitted

Usage note

Knitting refers to the process of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn. While 'knitting' is the most common term, 'weaving' can sometimes be used in a broader sense to describe fabric creation, though it typically involves interlacing threads at right angles.

Example sentences

  1. My grandma taught me how to knit a scarf.
  2. I like to knit hats for babies.
  3. She is really good at knitting sweaters.
  4. Knitting is a relaxing hobby.
  5. I want to learn how to knit socks.

Quotes

  • To be a knitter, one has to learn to live with ambiguity. - Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
  • I knit so I don't kill people. - Unknown
  • Knitting is the saving of life. - Virginia Woolf

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