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Knit (Noun)

A fabric made by knitting.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The sweater was made of a soft warm knit that felt wonderful against my skin.
She carefully chose a lightweight knit to make a flowy summer dress.
The delicate knit fabric was prone to running so she had to be careful when washing it.
After searching everywhere she finally found the right type of knit to make her granddaughter's favorite stuffed animal.
The baby blanket was made of a plush knit that made it extra cuddly and soft to the touch.

A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The knit stitch is a fundamental stitch in knitting that creates a smooth, flat fabric.
To work a knit stitch, insert the right needle into the first stitch on the left needle from front to back.
The knit stitch is often paired with the purl stitch to create a textured fabric.
In knitting patterns, the knit stitch is usually abbreviated as "k" or "kn".
The knit stitch is a great stitch for beginners to learn because it is easy to work and creates a fabric with a lot of drape.