knitwear

American  

[nit-wair] / ˈnɪtˌwɛər /

noun

1. clothing made of knitted knitted fabric.

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knitwear British  

/ ˈnɪtˌwɛə /

noun

1. knitted clothes, esp sweaters

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Etymology

Origin of knitwear

First recorded in 1920–25; knit + wear

Example Sentences

For at least one Spurs supporter, external, the knitwear was most useful for shielding their eyes from another dismal display by their team.

From BBC

“The baker, the baker!” the children yelled, and ran around frantically dressing themselves in knitwear from head to toe.

From Literature

Fair Isle - which is home to about 50 people - is famed for its knitwear as well as its wildlife and bird observatory.

From BBC

Lauren Parrish and Mandy West of St. John presented the Graduate Award to Patrick Taylor, whose whimsical knitwear brand is inspired by the designer’s vintage family photographs.

From Los Angeles Times

In a highly unusual move, Catherine pulled over her convoy to speak to three-year-old Lily-Rose, who had been crying out "hello princess" as the royal left a knitwear and sock making factory.

From BBC