amalgamate vs knit

To merge, to combine, to blend, to join. 

To combine (free groups) by identifying respective isomorphic subgroups. 

To make an alloy of a metal and mercury. 

To combine from various elements. 

To grow together. 

To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine. 

To join closely and firmly together. 

To heal following a fracture. 

To become closely and firmly joined; become compacted. 

To form into a knot, or into knots; to tie together, as cord; to fasten by tying. 

To draw together; to contract into wrinkles.