loop stitch

American  

noun

Sewing.

1. any stitch, as the chain stitch, that uses loops in the pattern or process of working.

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loop stitch

Next round net 3 stitches close to the mesh, 1 loop stitch; repeat these stitches to the end of the round.

From The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book by Watts, Miss

For the fourth row you net three stitches in plain netting, then make a loop stitch, and repeat as in previous rows.

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

A loop stitch is formed by passing the thread before the needle, and, in knitting the next stitch, letting it take its usual place.

From The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book by Watts, Miss

The two chief types of machines are the lock stitch, using double thread, and the chain or loop stitch, using a single thread.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

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