Definition of knitting needle

knitting needlenoun

kim đan

/ˈnɪtɪŋ niːdl//ˈnɪtɪŋ niːdl/

The term "knitting needle" can be traced back to the Middle Ages when knitting first emerged as a popular pastime among women. Originally, knitting needles were made from a variety of materials, including wood, bone, and ivory, and were referred to by different names depending on the region. In early England, knitting needles were often called "woop-woops" or "snitchems," which are likely onomatopoeic words imitating the sound the needles make as they're used in the knitting process. In other parts of Europe, knitting needles were known as "nadel" in German and "pointes a tricoter" in French. However, the term "knitting needle" became widely used in the 19th century as the popularity of knitting gradually increased, and needle-making factories began mass-producing straight and circular needles for the burgeoning market. The name "knitting needle" itself is a modernization of the earlier term "stitching needle," which was originally used interchangeably with "knitting needle" in the early days of knitting when it was still considered a form of sewing. In summary, the origin of the term "knitting needle" can be traced back to a variety of localized names in medieval times, but the term "knitting needle" evolved through a combination of regional dialects and popularization of the craft in the modern era.

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Example:
  • Lucy held the long knitting needle in her right hand as she slipped the stitch onto it.

    Lucy cầm cây kim đan dài bằng tay phải khi cô luồn mũi đan vào đó.

  • The heavyweight knitting needle made a satisfying clack as Maria transferred the weight of her project from left to right.

    Chiếc kim đan nặng nề tạo ra tiếng kêu lách cách thỏa mãn khi Maria chuyển trọng lượng của sản phẩm từ trái sang phải.

  • Caroline picked up her spare knitting needle, preparing for the next round of knitting.

    Caroline cầm lấy cây kim đan dự phòng, chuẩn bị cho lượt đan tiếp theo.

  • Sarah's arthritis had made knitting difficult, but she still managed to grip the flexible bamboo knitting needle with care.

    Bệnh viêm khớp của Sarah khiến việc đan trở nên khó khăn, nhưng cô vẫn cố gắng cầm cây kim đan bằng tre mềm dẻo một cách cẩn thận.

  • The steel knitting needles clattered against the side of Howard's cup as he set it down to continue his project.

    Những chiếc kim đan bằng thép va vào thành cốc của Howard khi anh đặt cốc xuống để tiếp tục dự án của mình.

  • After losing her favorite knitting needle, Jane searched high and low, finally examining every crevice in her knitting bag until she found it.

    Sau khi làm mất cây kim đan yêu thích, Jane đã tìm kiếm khắp nơi, cuối cùng kiểm tra mọi kẽ hở trong túi đan cho đến khi tìm thấy nó.

  • With the smooth wooden knitting needle in her hand, Sarah felt a sense of calmness wash over her as she continued her project.

    Với cây kim đan bằng gỗ mịn trong tay, Sarah cảm thấy một cảm giác bình tĩnh tràn ngập cơ thể khi cô tiếp tục dự án của mình.

  • The double-pointed knitting needles in Emily's fingertips made intricate lace patterns as she wound the yarn around the tips.

    Những chiếc kim đan hai đầu trên đầu ngón tay Emily tạo nên những họa tiết ren phức tạp khi cô quấn sợi len quanh đầu kim.

  • Max's eyes grew wide as he watched his grandmother swiftly knit row after row using the old wooden needles.

    Mắt Max mở to khi nhìn bà mình nhanh chóng đan từng hàng một bằng những chiếc kim gỗ cũ.

  • Julia's rough knitting needles were a gift from her grandmother, a reminder of precious family memories woven into each stitch.

    Những chiếc kim đan thô của Julia là món quà từ bà của cô, là lời nhắc nhở về những kỷ niệm gia đình quý giá được đan xen vào từng mũi kim.