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any stitch, as the chain stitch, that uses loops in the pattern or process of working.
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loop stitch
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loop stitch — n. any sewing stitch formed of connected loops … English World dictionary
loop stitch — noun : a needlework stitch (as chainstitch or lazy daisy stitch) having one or more loops as part of the design and method of working * * * Sewing. any stitch, as the chain stitch, that uses loops in the pattern or process of working. * * * loop… … Useful english dictionary
loop stitch — noun a method of sewing or knitting in which each stitch incorporates a free loop of thread, for ornament or to give a thick pile. Derivatives loop stitched adjective loop stitching noun … English new terms dictionary
Stitch — Stitch, n. [OE. stiche, AS. stice a pricking, akin to stician to prick. See {Stick}, v. i.] 1. A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made. [1913 Webster] 2. A single turn of the thread round a needle in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stitch — [stich] n. [ME stiche < OE stice, a puncture, stab: for IE base see STICK] 1. a) a single complete in and out movement of the threaded needle in sewing b) SUTURE (sense 4c) 2. a single loop of yarn worked off a needle in knitting, crocheting,… … English World dictionary
stitch — ► NOUN 1) a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting. 2) a method of sewing, knitting, or crocheting producing a particular pattern. 3) informal the smallest item of clothing: swimming… … English terms dictionary
Loop knitting — In loop knitting, long, dangling loops are introduced into the middle of a knitted fabric or along an edge (fringe border). The loops may appear singly or in large clusters. An overall array of such loops may be used to give a shaggy look to the… … Wikipedia
stitch — stitcher, n. stitchlike, adj. /stich/, n. 1. one complete movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material such as to leave behind it a single loop or portion of thread, as in sewing, embroidery, or the surgical closing of wounds. 2. a… … Universalium
stitch — n 1. tuck, Surg. suture; loop, piece of thread or floss or yarn. 2. embroidery or crewel stitch, cross stitch, French knot; knitting or crochet stitch, purl, stockinet; pattern, design, decoration, ornamentation, adornment. 3. thread, strip,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
stitch — 1. noun /stɪt͡ʃ/ a) A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made. cross stitch b) An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style. herringbone stitch … Wiktionary
