knitting stitch
- noun
- /ˈnɪtɪŋ stɪtʃ/
- Specialized
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punto de tejido
- She dropped a knitting stitch and had to unravel several rows to fix it.
Examples
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The basic knitting stitch most beginners learn is called the knit stitch.
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She made a knitting stitch to start her project.
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Changing the type of knitting stitch can create different patterns in a sweater.
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I learned a new knitting stitch yesterday.
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She learned a new knitting stitch to create a beautiful pattern for her scarf.
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The instructor demonstrated how to make a basic knitting stitch during the workshop.
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After practicing, he was able to complete a project using several different types of knitting stitches.
Synonyms
23
2.3
A single loop of thread made when sewing or knitting
11
5.5
A basic stitch made by pulling yarn through the front of a loop
6
9.3
A basic knitting stitch made by pushing the needle through the front of a stitch
A basic loop made with needles when making cloth from yarn
A basic knitting move where you push the needle through the front of a loop
How Textured
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'knitting' (the craft of making interlocking yarn loops) with 'stitch' (a single loop); together they naturally denote a stitch made in knitting. This is a straightforward noun-noun composition common in many languages and contexts, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Knitting stitch names one small 'loop' of yarn you make with the needles when you knit. Imagine each 'loop' linking to the next to make fabric, so changing the stitch changes the pattern and look of the finished piece.