knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.I find knitting very relaxing. •Material that has been, or is being knitted.She put down her knitting and went to answer the phone. •(UK, informal) overhead electrification wires, OHLEFair point. Instead of tearing down the knitting and using diesel, tear down the knitting and use turbines. — 2002 formsknittings Phrases with knitting stick to one's knittingTo concentrate on one's own tasks, affairs, area of expertise, etc., especially in order to avoid distraction, embarrassment, or other needless problems.