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

Chain Stitch.—The chain stitch is used for outlining a design, marking garments, etc.

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 Idabelle McGlauflin

It would seem best to place the chain stitch named “tambour” in this class, as it naturally assimilates with the plaited and cross stitches.

From Needlework As Art by Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess Alford

Besides the quilting there were at rather wide intervals conventional flowers in peacock shades of blue and green silk executed in chain stitch.

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

The effect is somewhat like a confused chain stitch.

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