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knitted

[ nit-id ]

/ ˈnɪt ɪd /

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adjective

made by knitting, as a cloth article: a knitted bedspread.

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Origin of knitted

First recorded in 1850–55; knit + -ed²

Words nearby knitted

Knights Templars, Knight Templar, kniphofia, knish, knit, knitted, knitting, knitting needle, knitwear, knives, knob

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Example sentences from the Web for knitted

I had a lot of knitted caps courtesy of the hospital volunteers and even my own knitting.
A Breast Cancer Alphabet: F Is For Fashion Accessories|Madhulika Sikka|February 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She sent him a hand-knitted neckcloth (he had asked her to send him something made by her hands).
Beethoven in Love: The Woman Who Captivated the Young Composer|John Suchet|January 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Sunday, haredim in the Mea Shearim neighborhood punched and spat on a religious soldier wearing a knitted kippah.
What Happens When We Call People 'Amalek'|Zack Parker|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Accuser No. 3, a stocky brunette with what appeared to be a permanently knitted brow, said he first met Sandusky in 1999.
Jerry Sandusky Trial, Day Three: The Defense Gets Steamrolled|Diane Dimond|June 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Oduye knitted caps and baked cakes for the crew during production.
Adepero Oduye, 'Pariah's' Scene Stealer|Lorenza Muñoz|December 27, 2011|DAILY BEAST
I should worry if Burd has a dozen maiden aunts,” observed Amy scornfully, “and they all knitted him red wristlets!
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
Queeker had been taken unawares, but he pressed his knees together, knitted his brows, and resolved not to be so taken again.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Knitted veils in black silk or worsted are also worn by grown-up persons.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
It was grey-coloured and hung low like a little bag, made of knitted grey wool.
Seven O'Clock Stories|Robert Gordon Anderson
Goethe's poem is more interesting because of the greater solidity of the characters, and because of the more closely knitted plot.
Frdric Mistral|Charles Alfred Downer

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