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

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

From The Verge • Feb. 12, 2022

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

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

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace

To commence a row—Put the needle in the side of the 1st stitch, bring the wool through, and work a chain stitch.

From Knitting, Crochet, and Netting, with Twelve Illustrations by Riego de la Branchardi?re, ?l?onore

The edge can be finished with the blanket, couching, Kensington or chain stitch.

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