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How to Say ‘I like to knit.’ in Mexican Spanish

Me gusta tejer.

meh GOOS-tah teh-HER

[meh GOOS-tah teh-HER]

💬 Usage Tip: After me gusta, use the infinitive verb: tejer = to knit.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Knitting and other crafts are common hobbies among many older adults in Mexico.

Phrase Breakdown

Me gusta

meh GOOS-tah

I like

Used to express preference or enjoyment.

Example

Me gusta el chocolate.

I like chocolate.

Words in this phrase

Me

[meh]

to me

Indirect object pronoun used with gustar; literally 'to me.'

Example

Me gusta tejer por las noches.

I like knitting at night.

gusta

[GOOS-tah]

is pleasing / I like

Used with an infinitive to say you like doing an activity.

Example

Me gusta tejer suéteres para mis nietos.

I like knitting sweaters for my grandchildren.

tejer

[teh-HER]

to knit

An infinitive verb meaning to knit with yarn and needles.

Example

Me gusta tejer cuando estoy tranquila.

I like to knit when I am calm.

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