stitch vs knit

stitch and knit both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stitch	Yes	No	Yes	No
knit	Yes	No	Yes	No

stitch (noun)	knit (noun)
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing	needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running	a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
	a fabric made by knitting

stitch (verb)	knit (verb)
fasten by sewing; do needlework	to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
	make (textiles) by knitting
	tie or link together