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

Afternoons would be spent relaxing, Díaz knitting while her husband strummed guitar.

From Los Angeles Times

Anaïs calls herself the “cook and educator,” making products like jams and teaching workshops in knitting and other home skills.

From Los Angeles Times

A knitting group paid tribute with a post box top showing the girls as three angels and charity football matches and many fundraising events have been held for those affected.

From BBC

“The pain is unbearable, I struggle sleeping at night… I’m not familiar with the sizes of knitting needles but it’s like the thickest knitting needle lodged in your kneecap,” Monica said.

From BBC

"I shall be taking up knitting," she joked.

From BBC