knitting needle

[ nit-ing need-l ]

noun

, Knitting.

1. either of two types of instruments used for hand knitting: a straight rod of steel, wood, plastic, etc., pointed at one or both ends, used in pairs, or a single curved, flexible rod with two pointed ends.
2. any of various needlelike devices used in machine knitting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knitting needle¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

It’s been a journey for me that started when I first picked up my knitting needles in March 2020.

From Washington Blade

The Gold medalist diving champion only picked up his first set of knitting needles in March of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic first spread across the globe, strangling normal daily routines in its deadly grip.

From Washington Blade

You must decide that by running a trussing needle or knitting needle through the pastry into the apple.

From Project Gutenberg

They try to reform Society as an old lady might try to restore a broken down locomotive by prodding it with a knitting needle.

From Project Gutenberg

Gretel, child, take that knitting needle from your father, quick; he'll get it in his eyes may be; and put the shoe on him.

From Project Gutenberg

He made a stem of an Elderberry shoot, punching out the pith at home with a long knitting-needle.

From Project Gutenberg

For the axle a small brass rod or a large knitting needle may be used.

From Project Gutenberg