knit

lavorare a maglia

Creare abiti o tessuti intrecciando anelli di lana o altro filo con ferri o una macchina.

In inglese semplice: To make clothes or cloth by joining loops of wool or other thread with needles or a machine.

• I can knit a scarf.
• She knitted warm socks for the baby.
• Do you prefer to knit with wool or cotton?

Come si usa: knit something for someone (I knitted a hat for my nephew.)

Espressioni comuni: knit a scarf, knit a sweater, knit with wool, knit a stocking

lavorare a diritto

Fare con filo e ferri una maglia che forma una piccola V sul davanti.

In inglese semplice: To make a particular loop with thread and needles, forming a small V on the front.

• Knit one stitch, then purl one.
• She knitted the first row carefully.
• Knit two together at the end of the row.

Espressioni comuni: knit one stitch, knit two together