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NIT/nɪt/

Knit means make fabric from wool with needles: knit a jumper, knit a scarf, learn to knit. Knitting is the activity or the work in progress. Sew uses needle and thread, not two long knitting needles. Wool is the usual material. Past: knitted (or knit). Do not write nit (a tiny insect) for knit.

Meaning

To make clothes from wool using two long needles.

Examples

• “My gran can knit a jumper in a week.”
• “She knitted a hat for the winter charity stall.”
• “Can you knit, or do you only sew?”

Good to know

knit a jumper / scarf. Activity: knitting. Contrast: sew. Mix-up: nit.

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