: made from fabric formed by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles : made from a knitted fabric
red knit socks
a knit/knitted cap
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: involving connections or bonds between things or people
a novel with a tightly knit plot
… a closely knit team of specialists and medical care professionals. Dorothea D. Glass
A record is usually the result of a small, tightly knit team working in very close contact and with a continuity of attention. Brian Eno
Example Sentences
Verb a style that knits together material from many different sources a town knit together by farming
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Walsh’s client list includes Anne Hathaway, who turned up at the event in a red knit tunic and fringed skirt that had debuted on the Michael Kors Collection runway roughly eight hours earlier. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2022 Made from a blend of modal and terry cotton, the cozy tunic is thicker than a standard long sleeve shirt but doesn't cross into chunky knit sweater territory. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Over the past decade biologists have discovered that wasteful nighttime lighting drastically disrupts animals, plants and the ecological relationships that knit the world together. Joshua Sokol, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2022 The singer wore a yellow knit bra top under an open yellow cardigan, pairing it with a tiny yellow mini skirt and matching yellow stiletto heels.Seventeen, 16 Sep. 2022 Chris Evans goes with cable knit, which is to say, perfectly. Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2022 As for one-and-done dressing, this Deveaux knit is a practical win for women (like me) who are always cold.Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Sep. 2022 Filling Marni’s spot in Milan will be the British knit wit Matty Bovan, who is swapping London for Italy thanks to sponsorship from Dolce & Gabbana.New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 That slick sumptuousness is the allure of Michael Kors’s time at Celine; Carmen Kass strutting down the runway in bathing suit bottoms with a striped cashmere knit or a leather zip-up vest is bizarre, bold, and weirdly admirable. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022
Noun
But instead of a chunky knit, go for something more streamlined and polished, like this tie-waist sweater dress. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Kalman wore a black knit sweater over a white tank top, black baggy trousers, and a pair of black Doc Martens. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 Take this slinky knit dress out for casual brunch with friends, or dress it up with heels and statement earrings on date night. Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2022 Like her bestie and fellow vintage queen Bella Hadid, Devon is known for her ‘90s and y2k-inspired looks, from low-rise micro mini skirts to butterfly tops, and her latest knit look is no exception. Nitya Rao, Seventeen, 21 July 2022 And don’t forget to keep in mind the versatility of a long dress, that can be styled with sandals and sunhat now, but seamlessly transition to Fall when the temperatures start to dip, with an oversized knit, blazer and knee high boots. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 July 2022 Hernandez is the only new member of the group, which has become tight-knit and has mostly played above expectations the past couple of years. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2022 Toss a throw in a luxe knit like chenille (this Better Homes & Gardens blanket is just $23) and some new tactile pillows on a couch or chair—look for neat cotton fringe or substantial knits in a chunky or sweater style. Jennifer Cegielski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2022 Take its signature half-zip knit, which has the lean build of an office sweater, and comes with warm weather features like mesh detailing for extra breathability, and a fine yarn fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 28 Apr. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English knitten, from Old English cnyttan; akin to Old English cnotta knot