blanket stitch

¹ American  

noun

1. a basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops, or purls, are formed, used for cutwork, as a decorative finish for edges, etc.

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blanket-stitch ² American  

[blang-kit-stich] / ˈblæŋ kɪtˌstɪtʃ /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to sew using a blanket stitch.

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blanket stitch British  

noun

1. a strong reinforcing stitch for the edges of blankets and other thick material

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Etymology

Origin of blanket stitch¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Origin of blanket-stitch²

First recorded in 1955–60; v. use of blanket stitch

Example Sentences

Ms. Agha uses two forms in particular — a running stitch and a blanket stitch — often in tandem with collaged materials.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2022

Blanket Stitch.—The blanket stitch, often erroneously called the buttonhole stitch, is used for finishing raw edges.

From Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care by McGlauflin, Idabelle

Overcast one long edge of the model, double overcast the opposite side, finish one end with plain loop or blanket stitch, and the other end with some fancy loop stitch.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

Then closely blanket stitch with raffia on both sides of these strands.

From Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care by McGlauflin, Idabelle

The bottom of the skirt may be left as it is, or be finished with a blanket stitch of some contrasting color.

From Spool Knitting by McCormack, Mary A.