(knitting) A common method for the grafting of two knitted fabrics using yarn and a needle in an end-to-end ("wale-to-wale") seam.

plural of dip stitch

Stitched according to a formal pattern.

(Britain, slang) An act designed to maliciously or dishonestly incriminate someone. / (Britain, slang) Something arranged deceitfully and in secret.

An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain, used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery.

plural of chain stitch

The quiltmaking technique of stitching within the patchwork seams.

A kind of running stitch made by placing small stitches perpendicular to the line of stitching, used to secure layers of fabric together for increased firmness.

plural of moss stitch

(knitting) A basic basketweave in which knit and purl stitches alternate in every column ("wale") and every row ("course"), i.e. every knit stitch is flanked on all four sides by purl stitches, and vice versa.