KNITTING Definition & Meaning

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knitting

[ nit-ing ]

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noun

the act of a person or thing that knits.
the act of forming a fabric by looping a continuous yarn.
knitted knitted work.

knitting

/ ˈ��ɪ��ɪŋ /

noun

1. knitted work or the process of producing it
2. ( as modifier )
  a knitting machine

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of knitting¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; knit, -ing ¹

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Idioms and Phrases

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.

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So, at the centre, local neighbourhood teams plan intense support for the most vulnerable residents, knitting together not just what the NHS and council provide, but what charities can offer too.

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Ms Gray described how her mother's stone featured a ball of wool and knitting needles, because she loved to knit, as well as a blue tit, because she enjoyed watching the birds in her garden.

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She said the response to the cafe's "offline nights" had been positive so far, adding: "There were strangers sat on tables together, and a lot of skill sharing such as knitting and crocheting."

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Philomena liked to stay at home knitting and reading, while he was out working and refereeing sports.

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Although she enjoys sewing and making clothes, she had not done a lot of knitting or crocheting.

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