Knitter

knit  (nt)

v. knit or knit·ted, knit·ting, knits

v.tr.

1. To make (a fabric or garment) by intertwining yarn or thread in a series of connected loops either by hand, with knitting needles, or on a machine.

2. To form (yarn or thread) into fabric by intertwining.

3. To join closely; unite securely.

4. To draw (the brows) together in wrinkles; furrow.

v.intr.

1. To make a fabric or garment by knitting.

2. To become securely joined or mended together closely, as a fractured bone.

3. To come together in wrinkles or furrows, as the brows.

n.

1. A fabric or garment made by knitting.

2. The way in which a fabric has been knit: a loose knit.

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[Middle English knitten, to tie in a knot, from Old English cnyttan.]

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knitter n.

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Noun

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knitter - someone who makes garments (or fabrics) by intertwining yarn or thread needleworker - someone who does work (as sewing or embroidery) with a needle