1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits
Examples of knitting in a Sentence
She keeps her knitting in the closet.
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Hakes had his Silverado ready to roll should evacuation orders come down, packed with keepsakes like his wife’s knitting and his mother’s paintings.
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Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Afternoons would be spent relaxing, Díaz knitting while her husband strummed guitar.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
There’s also jumbo yarn that’s ideal for blankets, sweaters and other bulky knitting projects.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
Replacement activities could include everything from taking a knitting class to meeting friends for dinner.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Afternoons would be spent relaxing, Díaz knitting while her husband strummed guitar.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
There’s also jumbo yarn that’s ideal for blankets, sweaters and other bulky knitting projects.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
Replacement activities could include everything from taking a knitting class to meeting friends for dinner.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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 24 Nov. 2024.
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