Example Sentences

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The strong roots that have knit this diverse community together for centuries are reflected in the response to Thursday night’s tragedy.

From The Guardian • Jul. 25, 2015

I have knit a scarf for her of crimson yarn.

From A Little Maid of Ticonderoga by Smith, Wuanita

And, you know, it's been months since really Smart People have knit for the Belgians.

From Hermione's Group of Thinkers by Marquis, Don

She did not need to use her eyes for the knitting; I am quite sure she could have knit in her sleep.

From Kent Knowles: Quahaug by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

You can sit in the open doorway, child, and when you have knit round eight times we will call thy stint finished for the morning.

From A Little Maid of Province Town by Smith, Wuanita