knit; knitted fabric; knitted garment
Refers to the material, the technique, or items made by knitting. Common in fashion and craft contexts.
このセーターは柔らかいニットでできている。
This sweater is made of soft knit fabric.
Since it was cold, I wore a knit sweater today.
A knit hat is essential in winter.
My mother knits a winter knit garment for me every year.
I bought a knit sweater.
This bag is made of knit fabric.
織物 (woven fabric) is made by weaving threads on a loom, whereas ニット (knit fabric) is made by looping yarn, so the two represent opposite textile construction methods.
As a flat garment item, ニット is naturally counted with 枚, though 着 is also possible when counting it as an article of clothing worn.
knitted hat; beanie
knit tie; knitted tie
rib knit
double-knit
knitwear
Loanword from English 'knit'.