chain stitch

noun

1. a kind of ornamental hand stitching in which each stitch forms a loop through the forward end of the next.

2. a basic crochet stitch in which yarn is pulled with the crochet hook through a loop on the hook to form a continuous strand of interlocking single loops.

3. a machine stitch forming a chain on the underside of the fabric.

chain stitch

noun

1. an ornamental looped embroidery stitch resembling the links of a chain

verb

1. to sew (something) with this stitch

Word History and Origins

Origin of chain stitch¹

First recorded in 1590–1600