A technique using a single element or yarn in which a loop is drawn through a precious loop at the edge of a fabric. It first appeared during the Middle Ages, probably in the Islamic world, from which it spread to Europe to the Americas.

The art of creating a garment out of yarn using two (or more) needles to form interlocking loops. There are three basic types of knitting needles — the standard “pin” style needle, the double pointed needle, and the circular needle.

A method of constructing fabric by interlacing and interlocking a series of loops of one or more type of yarn using two or more eyeless needles. Knitting consists of a series of loops called stitches that are pulled through each other. The active loops are held on a needle till another loop can be passed through it with the help of another needle. Knitting is normally used to create warm garments out of wool.