B1nounartshome
US/ˈnɪt.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈnɪt.ɪŋ/
the activity of making clothes from wool using two long needles
In context
My grandmother does some knitting in the evening while she watches television.
I took up knitting last winter, and now I make scarves for my friends.
She put her knitting down and answered the phone.
Words that go with knitting
verb + noun
- do some knittingI do some knitting when I need to relax.
- take up knittingHe took up knitting after he retired.
noun + noun
- knitting needlesShe bought new knitting needles and a ball of wool.
- a knitting clubOur library runs a knitting club on Tuesdays.
- knitting patternThis knitting pattern is easy for beginners.
adjective + preposition
- be good at knittingMy aunt is good at knitting and makes beautiful sweaters.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I like knit in my free time.Correct: I like knitting in my free time.