編み物
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
knitting; crochet; needlework with yarn
Refers to the craft or activity of making fabric or items by interlacing yarn, including both knitting and crochet depending on context.
I learned knitting from my grandmother.
When winter comes, books on knitting and crochet sell well.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
knitted item; crocheted item; knitted material
Also refers to the thing produced by knitting or crochet, such as a piece of work, fabric, or finished handmade item.
This is a knitted item my mother made.
Usage patterns
- 編み物をするto knit; to do knitting/crochet
My grandmother knits every night while watching TV.
- 毛糸で編み物をするto knit using wool yarn
She's knitting with soft wool yarn.
- 編み物を教えるto teach knitting/crochet
A class teaching knitting is held at a nearby cafe.
- 編み物を始めるto take up knitting/crochet
I took up knitting last winter.