Pronunciation: [nˈɪtbak] (IPA) 
Knitback is spelled as /nɪtˈbæk/. The word is a combination of two words "knit" and "back". The first part "knit" is spelled as /nɪt/ and refers to a method of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn. The second part "back" is spelled as /bæk/ and refers to the rear surface of something. Together, "knitback" is a term used in the textile industry to describe a type of fabric with a knit front and a terry cloth back.
Knitback (noun):
A term primarily used in the context of knitting and textile arts, referring to a technique employed to rectify a mistake or unravel a portion of the knitted fabric in order to correct errors or modify the design. Knitback involves undoing a series of stitches, rows, or sections of knitting by carefully unraveling the yarn in the opposite direction it was worked. This process enables the knitter to either fix a mistake in the pattern, shape, or size of the garment, or alter the design by removing unwanted sections.
Knitback can be achieved by gently pulling the yarn out stitch by stitch, or by using a knitting tool, such as a crochet hook or a knitting needle, to carefully unpick the stitches and prevent unraveling beyond the intended section. Patience and precision are essential when performing knitback to avoid causing further damage or altering adjacent, correctly knitted areas.
This technique is particularly useful when correcting errors such as dropped stitches, twisted stitches, or unintentional color changes, allowing the knitter to revert to the point where the error occurred and resume knitting from there. Knitback requires a thorough understanding of knitting patterns, a good eye for detail, and the ability to follow instructions, enabling knitters to maintain the integrity and quality of their work while rectifying mistakes or making modifications.
