chain stitch

American  

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.

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chain stitch British  

noun

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

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verb

1. to sew (something) with this stitch

Etymology

Origin of chain stitch

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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chain stitch

The first embroidery stitch María Méndez Rodríguez learned at the age of 7 was the chain stitch.

From The Verge ● Feb. 12, 2022

Twisted chain is worked very similarly to the ordinary chain stitch.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace

More frequently the design was of scrollwork, worked with a fine black silk back stitching or chain stitch.

From Quilts Their Story and How to Make Them by Webster, Marie D. (Marie Daugherty)

The effect is somewhat like a confused chain stitch.

From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess

A chain stitch will have been formed with the thread that was looped under the needle.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace