flat-knit

[ flat-nit ]

adjective

, Knitting.

1. (of a fabric) made by flat knitting. Compare circular-knit ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of flat-knit¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

It took me way too long to grasp that they’re great for shawls, scarves, and other flat-knit stuff, too.

From The Verge