knit
verb (used with object)
to make (a garment, fabric, etc.) by interlocking loops of one or more yarns either by hand with knitting needles or by machine.
knits
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present tense formof knit (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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This meant vintage Levi’s, worn tees, thrift-store knits, “pieces that feel inherited or accumulated over time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
His charming, whimsical collection featured ruffled tutus, sculptured soft knits, peplum jackets, skirts with bustles and plenty of shearling fabric.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
In keeping with the tradition of Yuletide pullovers, Yiayia knits a bright-red Christmas sweater adorned with tassels and bells for her grandson’s dog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
These knits have become synonymous with the holiday season.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2024
She knits, talks on the phone with Aunt Louise about their London trip—which they’re still secretly planning—and reads her citizenship booklet.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
