chain stitches

Foundation crochet technique

Chain stitches are a series of looped stitches forming a chain-like pattern, used in sewing, embroidery, and crochet.

Each stitch loops through the previous one, creating a decorative linked effect.

The technique appears in both hand embroidery and machine sewing: The embroidery featured delicate chain stitches along the border.

crochet

hook

Curved catching device

loop · blanket · granny square · afghan · doily · edging · trim · border · joining · seaming

embroidery

needle

Pointed implement for sewing

backstitch · crewel · hoop · fabric · linen · samplers · monogram · lettering · border · vine

Opposites
stitch type in crochet/embroidery

chain stitchessingle crochet

Basic yarn-hooking stitch

double crochet · slip stitches · slip stitch · satin stitch · backstitch

craft method

chain stitchesknitting

Loop-based textile making

weaving · macramé · casting on · tatting · needlepoint

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G