plain knit

American  

noun

1. the simplest knitted construction, consisting of vertical ribs visible on the front of the fabric and horizontal rows of stitches visible on the back, used in the production of hosiery and jersey fabrics.

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Etymology

Origin of plain knit

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Knit back plain, knit 3 more ribs and bind off.

From Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet by Anonymous

Tenth row:—Knit 6 plain, knit the pattern to within 12 of the end.

From Exercises in Knitting by Mee, Cornelia

Third needle: knit 1 plain, knit 2 together, knit 1 to the end, knit 1 plain row all round.

From Exercises in Knitting by Mee, Cornelia

Second row:—Knit the 2 first stitches, knit the third and the piece of fringe together, knit the rest plain, knit the next row the same as the first.

From Exercises in Knitting by Mee, Cornelia

Twelfth, knit six plain, knit two together, make a stitch, pearl three, make a stitch, knit two together, make a stitch, pearl three, make a stitch, knit two together, knit six plain.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous