hand-knit
Americanverb (used with object)
adjective
adjective
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of hand-knit
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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It’s said that the Nazis banned the hand-knit caps in 1942, after which the hats went on to become an obscure quirk of history.
From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026
The script feels like flashy gold buttons on a hand-knit cardigan.
From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2023
Pugsley’s pudgy shape is distorted further with wobbly stripes in a hand-knit sweater.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023
He bought the hand-knit sea creature for $100 on Etsy.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023
May Ling would fall asleep, milk-sated and warm, in that cozy crib, snug under a hand-knit coverlet, a wall of crib bumpers shielding her from the hard slats of the sides.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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