Why is knitting called knitting? where does the name or term "knitting" come from?

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Why is knitting called knitting? where does the name or term "knitting" come from?

Answer 1

Knitting means making a knot.  i.e Your jersey is one continuous knot.

Peace.

Answer 2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting this is general knowledge of knitting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_... :Early origins of knitting

It is not possible to pinpoint the exact geographical origin of knitting. It has been widely believed that knitting developed in pre-Christian time; however, this is strongly disputed today.

The oldest artifacts with a knitted appearance were a type of socks. It is believed that socks and stockings were the first pieces produced using techniques similar to knitting.

These socks were worked in Nålebinding, a technique of making fabric by creating multiple knots or loops with a single needle and thread. Many of these existing clothing items employed nålebinding techniques; some of them look very similar to true knitting. For example, C3rd-5th socks. Several pieces, done in now obscure techniques, have been mistaken for knitting or crocheting.

The first references to true knitting in Europe date from the early 14th century[citation needed]. The first knitted socks from Egypt are older, with some scholars dating them to the 11th century[citation needed]. At this time, the purl stitch (the opposite action to the knit stitch) was unknown; stockinette fabric was produced by knitting in the round and then cutting the piece open (a process now known as steeking). The first reference to the purl stitch dates from the mid-16th century[citation needed], but the technique may have been developed slightly earlier.

Answer 3

Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth. Knitting consists of loops called stitches pulled through each other. The active stitches are held on a needle until another loop can be passed through them.

Knitting may be done by hand or by machine. By hand, there are numerous styles and methods. Flat knitting, which is done on two straight needles, produces a length of cloth, while circular knitting, which is done on circular or double-pointed needles, produces a seamless tube.

Different yarns and knitting needles may be used to achieve different end products, by giving the final piece different color, texture, weight, or integrity.

Answer 4

Sailors were among the first knitters -  I wonder if netting -> knitting?  Generations of illiteracy could definitely affect spelling and pronunciation.

Just because knitting was discovered hundreds of years ago, doesn't mean it was CALLED THAT in those respective languages (re: Egyptian)

NÃ¥lebinding (which predates knitting) is Danish for "knotless netting"

Answer 5

You make loads knots when knitting.