Definition

To take apart something that has been knitted or tied together, making it loose or undone.

Example

She decided to unknit the scarf because she didn't like the pattern.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I accidentally unknit part of my scarf while trying to fix a mistake.

Oh no! That sounds frustrating. How much did you have to undo?

Just a few rows, but it took me forever to get back on track.

At least you noticed it early! That’s good for the final look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unknit → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or to reverse) and "knit" (from Old English "cnyttan", meaning to tie or fasten). The word "unknit" means to reverse the action of knitting, or to untie or unravel something that has been knitted.

Memory Tip

Think of 'un-' meaning to reverse and 'knit' meaning to tie together. So, unknit means to reverse the tying together of yarn.

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