# knitted

/ˈnɪtəd/ (US) · /nˈɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/knitted
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

made from wool or yarn using long needles or a machine. You use this to describe soft, warm clothes like sweaters or scarves.

For teachers: made by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or on a machine. Often used attributively to describe garments or textiles.

## Examples

- She wears a warm knitted sweater in winter.
- The baby was wrapped in a soft, hand-knitted blanket that had been passed down through the family.
- The designer's latest collection features intricately knitted patterns that mimic the organic textures found in coral reefs and forest moss.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; can also follow a linking verb like 'look' or 'feel'.

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