knitting needle

[nit-ing need-l]

noun

Knitting.

1. either of two types of instruments used for hand knitting: a straight rod of steel, wood, plastic, etc., pointed at one or both ends, used in pairs, or a single curved, flexible rod with two pointed ends.

2. any of various needlelike devices used in machine knitting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knitting needle¹

First recorded in 1590–1600