hand-knit

American

[hand-nit] / ˈhændˈnɪt /

verb (used with object)

hand-knitted, hand-knit, hand-knitting

to knit by hand.

adjective

knitted by hand.

hand-knit British

adjective

knitted by hand, not on a machine

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verb

to knit (garments) by hand

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Other Word Forms

hand knitter noun

Etymology

Origin of hand-knit

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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It’s said that the Nazis banned the hand-knit caps in 1942, after which the hats went on to become an obscure quirk of history.

From Slate

The script feels like flashy gold buttons on a hand-knit cardigan.

From New York Times

A hand-knit bucket hat for her?

From Los Angeles Times

Pugsley’s pudgy shape is distorted further with wobbly stripes in a hand-knit sweater.

From Los Angeles Times

He bought the hand-knit sea creature for $100 on Etsy.

From Seattle Times

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