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PRONUNCIATION OF HAND-KNITTING

hand-knitting play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HAND-KNITTING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hand-Knitting is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb hand-knitting in English.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO HAND-KNITTING

PRESENT

Present
I hand-knitting
you hand-knitting
he/she/it hand-knittings
we hand-knitting
you hand-knitting
they hand-knitting
Present continuous
I am hand-knittinging
you are hand-knittinging
he/she/it is hand-knittinging
we are hand-knittinging
you are hand-knittinging
they are hand-knittinging
Present perfect
I have hand-knittinged
you have hand-knittinged
he/she/it has hand-knittinged
we have hand-knittinged
you have hand-knittinged
they have hand-knittinged
Present perfect continuous
I have been hand-knittinging
you have been hand-knittinging
he/she/it has been hand-knittinging
we have been hand-knittinging
you have been hand-knittinging
they have been hand-knittinging
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I hand-knittinged
you hand-knittinged
he/she/it hand-knittinged
we hand-knittinged
you hand-knittinged
they hand-knittinged
Past continuous
I was hand-knittinging
you were hand-knittinging
he/she/it was hand-knittinging
we were hand-knittinging
you were hand-knittinging
they were hand-knittinging
Past perfect
I had hand-knittinged
you had hand-knittinged
he/she/it had hand-knittinged
we had hand-knittinged
you had hand-knittinged
they had hand-knittinged
Past perfect continuous
I had been hand-knittinging
you had been hand-knittinging
he/she/it had been hand-knittinging
we had been hand-knittinging
you had been hand-knittinging
they had been hand-knittinging
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will hand-knitting
you will hand-knitting
he/she/it will hand-knitting
we will hand-knitting
you will hand-knitting
they will hand-knitting
Future continuous
I will be hand-knittinging
you will be hand-knittinging
he/she/it will be hand-knittinging
we will be hand-knittinging
you will be hand-knittinging
they will be hand-knittinging
Future perfect
I will have hand-knittinged
you will have hand-knittinged
he/she/it will have hand-knittinged
we will have hand-knittinged
you will have hand-knittinged
they will have hand-knittinged
Future perfect continuous
I will have been hand-knittinging
you will have been hand-knittinging
he/she/it will have been hand-knittinging
we will have been hand-knittinging
you will have been hand-knittinging
they will have been hand-knittinging
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would hand-knitting
you would hand-knitting
he/she/it would hand-knitting
we would hand-knitting
you would hand-knitting
they would hand-knitting
Conditional continuous
I would be hand-knittinging
you would be hand-knittinging
he/she/it would be hand-knittinging
we would be hand-knittinging
you would be hand-knittinging
they would be hand-knittinging
Conditional perfect
I would have hand-knitting
you would have hand-knitting
he/she/it would have hand-knitting
we would have hand-knitting
you would have hand-knitting
they would have hand-knitting
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been hand-knittinging
you would have been hand-knittinging
he/she/it would have been hand-knittinging
we would have been hand-knittinging
you would have been hand-knittinging
they would have been hand-knittinging
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you hand-knitting
we let´s hand-knitting
you hand-knitting
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to hand-knitting
Past participle
hand-knittinged
Present Participle
hand-knittinging
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HAND-KNITTING

hand-delivered
hand-drier
hand-dryer
hand-held
hand-knit
hand-knitted
hand-list
hand-loomed
hand-me-down
hand-me-up
hand-off
hand-out
hand-painted
hand-pick
hand-picked
hand-piece
hand-play
hand-printed
hand-rear
hand-reared

WORDS THAT END LIKE HAND-KNITTING

accounting
admitting
batting
betting
chatting
committing
cutting
emitting
fitting
formatting
knitting
letting
permitting
plotting
putting
setting
sitting
splitting
spotting
submitting
transmitting

Synonyms and antonyms of hand-knitting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hand-knitting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HAND-KNITTING

Find out the translation of hand-knitting to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hand-knitting from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hand-knitting» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

手工编织
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

a mano de punto
570 millions of speakers

English

hand-knitting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हाथ से बुनाई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحياكة اليدوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

для ручного вязания
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mão-de tricô
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাতে বুনন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tricoter à la main
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tangan mengait
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Handstrick
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

手編み
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

손 뜨개질
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tangan-nyulam
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tay đan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கை பின்னல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हाताने विणकाम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

el örgü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aguglieria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dzianie ręcznie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

для ручного в´язання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mână - tricotat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χέρι - πλέξιμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hand - brei
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hand stickning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hånd-strikke
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hand-knitting

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HAND-KNITTING»

The term «hand-knitting» is normally little used and occupies the 118.997 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of hand-knitting
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «hand-knitting».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HAND-KNITTING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hand-knitting» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hand-knitting» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hand-knitting

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HAND-KNITTING»

Discover the use of hand-knitting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hand-knitting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The History of Hand Knitting
Traces the development and refinement of hand knitting, including discussion of legends, tools, techniques, and local traditions from around the world.
Richard Rutt, 2003
2
The Principles of Knitting
This is the definitive book on knitting techniques, with valuable information for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters.
June Hemmons Hiatt, 2012
3
Exquisite Little Knits: Hand-Knitting With Luxurious ...
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of mufflers, wraps, hats, purses, collars, and scarves.
Laurie J. Kimmelstiel, Iris Schreier, 2004
4
Hand Knitting: New Directions
Ideal as a starting point for beginners or as a reference book for experienced knitters, this illustrated guide encourages both to forget knitting pattern conventions and to develop their own skills using different stitches to create ...
Alison Ellen, 2011
5
Knitting Technology: A Comprehensive Handbook and Practical ...
2.1 The evolution of hand knitting The term knitting describes the technique of constructing textile structures by forming a continuous length of yarn into columns of vertically intermeshed loops. It relies heavily on the availability of fine, strong, ...
David J. Spencer, 2001
6
Knitting America: A Glorious Heritage from Warm Socks to ...
There was an extensive hand knitting industry in seventeenth-century England: Sarah Fell's account books record many hand-knit stockings purchased by the Fell family, and traveler Celia Fiennes saw widespread hand knitting, including ...
Susan M. Strawn, 2011
7
Numerical List of Manufactures Products
... except carpet, yarns Carpet and rug yams Tufting, except carpet, yarns Machine knitting, except carpet, yams Hand knitting yams All other uses ( Describe end uses) 100$ acetate 22813 72 22813 73 22813 74 22813 75 22813 76 22813 79 ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1964
8
Traditional Scandinavian Knitting
By the eighteenth century, hand knitting in Europe, which had once been the work of tradesmen's guilds, had become largely a cottage industry. During that century the export of merino sheep from Spain to Germany led to developments in the ...
Sheila McGregor, 2012
9
Current Industrial Reports: Spun yarn production
Ca rpe t and rug , Hand knitting All other uses Woolen system Weaving, except carpet Machine knitting, except carpet Carpet and rug Hand knitting All other Worsted system Weaving, except carpet Machine knitting, except carpet Carpet and ...
‎1991
10
The Cambridge History of Western Textiles
THE SURVIVAL OF HAND KNITTING While framework knitting spread more widely through Europe in the later seventeenth century, hand knitting maintained its hold on the market. Handknitters could knit only two pairs of stockings per week, ...
D. T. Jenkins, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HAND-KNITTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hand-knitting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ladies from Sanquhar rub shoulders with royalty as Prince Charles …
Most of our workers are either retired or semi-retired, so it's crucial for us to get into the schools to encourage people to try hand-knitting and ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
2
ACWF Teaches Women to Weave in E China's Suzhou
The training session took place alongside a conference for the Standing Board of Directors of the All-China Women's Hand-knitting Association. «Women of China, Jun 15»
3
ACWF VP Stresses Importance of Women's Economic Empowerment
The federation has built 8,100 venture bases for female college students and over 5,000 woman's hand-knitting bases. Furthermore, it has also ... «Yibada, Jun 15»
4
ACWF VP Meng Emphasizes Women's Economic Empowerment
... $36 billion) in interest-free small loans for women to start businesses and has established more than 5,000 women's hand-knitting bases. «Women of China, Jun 15»
5
Keighley Show seeks big knits
"It is a great opportunity for people to practice their hand-knitting skills and help a fantastic cause at the same time." There are also several other ... «Keighley News, Jun 15»
6
Lugang to show yarn made from Amicor fibre at Spin Expo
... apparel segment in which Amicor can be very easily blended with wool & acrylic fibres for sweaters, hand-knitting-yarns, thermal inners, etc. «Fibre2fashion.com, Jun 15»
7
How to knit
To help keep you toasty this winter, take up the art of hand-knitting. ... To help keep you toasty this winter, take up the art of hand-knitting. «Perth Now, May 15»
8
Baby Yak Wool Could Be the Next Big Thing in Sustainable Fibers
... collections of accessories — designed by Creative Director Tom Scott in Brooklyn — as well as yarns that it sells to stores for hand-knitting. «Fashionista, May 15»
9
San Francisco's Academy of Art Stages Graduation Fashion Show
The school is also instructing students in traditional crafts and techniques to ensure that classic skills such as hand embroidery, hand-knitting, ... «WWD, May 15»
10
Business: a new yarn and button store
The shop, located at 6631 Sooke Rd, carries quality hand-knitting yarns, roving, sewing supplies, needles, patterns and LOTS of buttons. «Sooke News Mirror, May 15»

REFERENCE
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