Knit imp. & p. p. : of Knit

Knit v. t. : To form into a knot, or into knots; to tie together, as cord; to fasten by tying.

Knit v. t. : To form, as a textile fabric, by the interlacing of yarn or thread in a series of connected loops, by means of needles, either by hand or by machinery; as, to knit stockings.

Knit v. t. : To join; to cause to grow together.

Knit v. t. : To unite closely; to connect; to engage; as, hearts knit together in love.

Knit v. t. : To draw together; to contract into wrinkles.

Knit v. i. : To form a fabric by interlacing yarn or thread; to weave by making knots or loops.

Knit v. i. : To be united closely; to grow together; as, broken bones will in time knit and become sound.

Knit n. : Union knitting; texture.

Example:
What is the difference between single Knit and double Knit stretch fabric?

Taxonomy
yarn, knitting, stitches, fabric, wales, loops, needles, knitted fabric, knitting needles, purl stitches, fibers, the stitches, knit and purl, knitters, circular needles, knit stitches, texture, circular knitting.

Defination from the web:
knit stitches look like "V"'s stacked vertically, whereas the purl stitches look ... The upper red course is purled into the row below and then is knit, consistent with garter stitch. ...