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Knitting sheath

Knitting \Knit"ting\, n.

  1. The work of a knitter; the network formed by knitting; knitwork.

  2. Union formed by knitting, as of bones.

    Knitting machine, one of a number of contrivances for mechanically knitting stockings, jerseys, and the like.

    Knitting needle, a stiff rod, as of steel wire, with rounded ends for knitting yarn or threads into a fabric, as in stockings.

    Knitting sheath, a sheath to receive the end of a needle in knitting.