hand-knit

American

[hand-nit] / ˈhændˈnɪt /

verb (used with object)

hand-knitted, hand-knit, hand-knitting

to knit by hand.

adjective

knitted by hand.

hand-knit British

adjective

knitted by hand, not on a machine

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verb

to knit (garments) by hand

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Other Word Forms

hand knitter noun

Etymology

Origin of hand-knit

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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The script feels like flashy gold buttons on a hand-knit cardigan.

From New York Times

A hand-knit bucket hat for her?

From Los Angeles Times

Pugsley’s pudgy shape is distorted further with wobbly stripes in a hand-knit sweater.

From Los Angeles Times

He bought the hand-knit sea creature for $100 on Etsy.

From Seattle Times

Designer Ivan Frolov said he was inspired by Ukrainian songs for this collection which featured corset dresses in colours like pink, red and black, with heart shapes cut from them as well as hand-knit sweaters.

From Reuters

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