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

The chain stitch, besides being ornamental, makes one of the best darning stitches, reproducing the stitch in knitting.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

Open chain stitch makes a good broad line; it looks best when worked with a stout thread.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace

You will find your labor facilitated by sewing a piece of tape at the beginning and the end of the foundation-row of chain stitch.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous

The cloth was automatically shifted to correspond to the pattern to be produced, and thus was chain stitch embroidery first manufactured.

From Inventions in the Century by Doolittle, William Henry