hand-knit

[ hand-nit ]

verb (used with object)

, hand-knit·ted or hand-knit, hand-knit·ting.

1. to knit by hand.

adjective

1. knitted by hand.

hand-knit

adjective

1. knitted by hand, not on a machine

verb

1. to knit (garments) by hand

Other Words From

• hand knitter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hand-knit¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The script feels like flashy gold buttons on a hand-knit cardigan.

From New York Times

A hand-knit bucket hat for her?

From Los Angeles Times

Pugsley’s pudgy shape is distorted further with wobbly stripes in a hand-knit sweater.

From Los Angeles Times

He bought the hand-knit sea creature for $100 on Etsy.

From Seattle Times

Designer Ivan Frolov said he was inspired by Ukrainian songs for this collection which featured corset dresses in colours like pink, red and black, with heart shapes cut from them as well as hand-knit sweaters.

From Reuters