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Definition of handknit

handknit

/ˈhænd.nɪt/
hand · knit
Plural:handknits
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Adjective:handknitted
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Past Simple:handknit
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Past Participle:handknit
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Present Participle:handknitting
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handknit Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Knitted by hand using needles rather than by a machine.

Example

"She wore a cozy handknit cardigan that her grandmother had made for the winter."

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• verb

1

To knit a garment or fabric by hand rather than on a knitting machine.

Example

"It took her nearly three months to handknit the intricate cable sweater."

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• noun

1

A garment or textile item that has been knitted by hand.

Example

"The boutique specializes in artisanal woolen handknits crafted by local weavers."

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• Nearby Words

handiwork
handjob
handkerchief
handknit
handle
handleable
handlebar

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handknit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handknit
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