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chain stitch

noun chain stitches

  1. countable, uncountable A stitch like the links of a chain, used in crocheting.
  2. countable, uncountable An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain, used in sewing and embroidery.
  3. countable, uncountable A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the underside of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch.

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@misc{chain_stitch_2026,
  title = {chain stitch},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/chain%20stitch},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}