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knit vs double knit

double knit vs knit

knit and double knit both are nouns.

knit is a verb but double knit is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
knit Yes No Yes No
double knit Yes No No No
As nouns, double knit is a hyponym of knit; that is, double knit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than knit:
  • knit: a fabric made by knitting
  • double knit: a knit fabric similar to jersey that is made with two sets of needles producing a double thickness joined by interlocking stitches
Other hyponyms of knit include balbriggan, jersey, stockinet, stockinette, tricot.
knit (noun) double knit (noun)
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine a knit fabric similar to jersey that is made with two sets of needles producing a double thickness joined by interlocking stitches
a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
a fabric made by knitting
knit (verb) double knit (verb)
to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
make (textiles) by knitting
tie or link together
Difference between knit and double knit

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