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knitwear

[ nit-wair ]

/ ˈnɪtˌwɛər /

noun

clothing made of knitted fabric.

Origin of knitwear

First recorded in 1920–25; knit + wear

Words nearby knitwear

knish, knit, knitted, knitting, knitting needle, knitwear, knives, knob, knob latch, knob lock, knobble

Example sentences from the Web for knitwear

Francisco Costa delivered a similar performance at Calvin Klein, presenting a collection that was 85% knitwear.

Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, & Calvin Klein New York Fashion Week |Erin Cunningham |February 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Beyond the knitwear, colors radiated in the collection mostly through outerwear.

Fashion Week Dispatch: Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra, Alexander Wang |Erin Cunningham |February 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The founder and patriarch of the Italian knitwear brand passed away at his home in Italy on Thursday.

Ottavio Missoni Dies at 92 |Isabel Wilkinson |May 9, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Ottavio Missoni, who founded the Italian knitwear company with his wife in 1952, died on Thursday at 92.

Ottavio Missoni Dies at 92 |Isabel Wilkinson |May 9, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Footwear aside, the silhouettes were great and we loved the way the knitwear was layered.

Stella McCartney's Family Affair |Alice Cavanagh |March 4, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Production of textiles and footwear grew by more than half, and that of knitwear more than doubled.

Area Handbook for Albania |Eugene K. Keefe

British Dictionary definitions for knitwear

knitwear

/ (ˈnɪtˌwɛə) /

noun

knitted clothes, esp sweaters