Textile Techniques

noun a type of fabric or garment created by interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles

verb to make fabric or a garment by interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles

• She learned how to knit intricate lace patterns from her grandmother.
• I'm going to knit a scarf for my best friend's birthday.
• I'm totally hooked on knitting these days.
• The team members knit together seamlessly to complete the project on time.

adjective having wrinkles or creases, usually in reference to skin or fabric

• The fabric puckered after being washed in hot water.
• Her face puckered up in a frown when she heard the bad news.
• I puckered my lips before giving my crush a kiss.
• The tension in the room puckered as the argument escalated.

adjective describing a process of treating denim with acid to create a faded or worn look

• The acid-washed denim trend became popular in the 1980s.
• I love wearing my acid-washed jeans, they're so cool.
• Those acid-washed shorts are totally rad.
• The memories of that acid-washed jacket are etched into my mind.