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

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

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

In the 2nd row, the first stitch has the silk passed twice round the mesh; it is then taken at its full length and the row continued, each alternate stitch being a loop stitch.

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

It is done by making every other stitch a loop stitch, in order to effect which, the silk must be put twice round the mesh, instead of once, as in plain netting.

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