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

“For the embroidery pattern on the socks, I used a classic chain stitch to spell names, although initials would also work as a less laborious alternative,” Ms. Rocha said.

From New York Times

Mr. Huynh, the store’s in-house hatter, spends most of his days crammed between wooden blocks and weathered chain stitch machines, making, reshaping and repairing hats.

From New York Times

It was Tina who opened up a new element to his work by showing him how to bond felt to material and do chain stitch and blanket stitch.

From BBC

There are chain stitches, French knots and some even are detailed like small flowers to stitch the fabric together.

From Washington Times

She pointed to a green chain stitch at the seams of another Gernreich dress.

From New York Times