Knitting

n.
  1. The work of a knitter; the network formed by knitting; knitwork.
  2. Union formed by knitting, as of bones.
    3. 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.