Gebreid

Gebreid is the past participle of the Dutch verb breien, meaning to knit. It is commonly used as an adjective to describe textiles or garments that have been produced by knitting. In everyday language you will encounter phrases like een gebreide trui or gebreide sokken, meaning a knitted sweater or knitted socks.

Grammatically, gebreid is formed with the prefix ge- and the participle of breien. When used attributively before a noun, the form often takes an -e ending: een gebreide trui, gebreide sjaal. In predicative position, after the verb zijn, the participle is usually in its base form: De trui is gebreid.

Gebreid fabric can be made from various yarns, including wool, cotton, and synthetics, and covers many knit structures such as stockinette and garter stitch, as well as different patterns and textures. Knitting remains a common craft and hobby in the Netherlands and Flanders, with historical and contemporary traditions in both everyday wear and designer fashion.

In contrast to crochet, which uses a hook and produces a different fabric, gebreid refers specifically to knitting. Related Dutch terms include breiwerk (knitwork) and breigaren (knitting yarn). The term is widely understood in Dutch-speaking regions and appears in instructional, textile, and fashion contexts.