Understanding the Differences Between Knit and Knitted

Knit vs. Knitted

In the world of making things with yarn, the words “Knit” and “Knitted” have special meanings. Let’s learn about these words and how to use them.

History

The word “Knit” comes from old English and has been used for hundreds of years. It means making things with yarn by hand or machine. “Knitted” is the past form of “Knit.”

How to Use

– Knit: This word can mean to make something using yarn now or in the future. It can also be a noun, like when we talk about the kind of clothes we make, like a knit sweater.

– Knitted: This word is used to talk about something that has been made with yarn in the past.

Trick to Remember

Think of “Knit” as the action you do now or something you will do. Remember “Knitted” for something that already happened.

Examples with “Knit”

• I will knit a scarf this weekend.
• Can you help me knit this sweater?
• They like to knit together in the park.
• She wants to learn how to knit socks.
• The pattern says to knit two rows first.

Examples with “Knitted”

• She knitted a hat last night.
• He has knitted many blankets over the years.
• My grandmother knitted this sweater.
• They knitted a pair of mittens for me.
• We knitted as a group for charity last month.

Summary

“Knit” is used for making things with yarn now or in the future. “Knitted” tells us about yarn work done in the past. Keep these tips in mind, and you will use both words correctly.