Korean Dictionary
How to say "Knitting" in Korean
“Knitting” in Korean is 뜨개질 (pronounced "Tteugaejil").
뜨개질
Tteugaejil
Usage & Context
Knitting is a traditional craft hobby in Korea. Many Korean grandmothers are skilled knitters, and it has experienced a resurgence among younger generations.
Example Sentence
뜨개질로 목도리를 만들었어요.
I made a scarf by knitting.
How to use 뜨개질 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Knitting” is 뜨개질, romanized as Tteugaejil.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'tteu-gae-jil'. The 'tteu' has a tensed 'tt' (no air puff), and 'gae' rhymes with 'gay'. 'Jil' ends with a Korean 'l' that's softer than English.
More Example Sentences
winter hobby
겨울에 뜨개질로 목도리를 만들었어요.
I knitted a scarf in the winter.
trying a new hobby
뜨개질은 생각보다 어려워요.
Knitting is harder than you'd think.
family memory
할머니가 뜨개질을 가르쳐 주셨어요.
My grandma taught me how to knit.
Cultural Context
뜨개질 covers both knitting and crocheting — the verb 뜨다 means 'to weave/knit'. It's been experiencing a serious resurgence as a Gen Z 'slow hobby' (느린 취미), with yarn cafes and knitting kits trending on Instagram. Hand-knitted items given as gifts carry strong emotional weight in Korean relationships.
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Common Phrases
뜨개질 시작했어요.
I started knitting.
뜨개질 할 줄 알아요?
Do you know how to knit?
뜨개질이 스트레스 해소에 좋아요.
Knitting is great for stress relief.
Related Expressions
털실
teolsil
yarn
바늘
baneul
needle
목도리
mokdori
scarf
코바늘
kobaneul
crochet hook
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