knitting

noun

knit·​ting ˈni-tiŋ How to pronounce knitting (audio)
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There's lots of knitting that happens, which is great. H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025 Loose Ends started with a focus on knitting, but has grown to include more than a dozen types of fiber arts including Tunisian crochet, punch needling, weaving and spinning, among others. Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025 The 15-piece unisex capsule collection, which launches on June 4, blends the athlete’s passion for knitting and crochet and his Olympic diving career. Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 22 May 2025 There are likely classes: art, cooking, woodworking, knitting, and photography. Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for knitting

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of knitting was in the 15th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitting. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

knitting

noun
knit·​ting
1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!