Phrase Hound found 63 phrases and 35 compound words that contain stitch. The most common are listed below. Open stitch in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 63
- cross-stitchA double stitch that forms a cross.
- stitch upTo join or close by sewing.
- husband stitchAn extra stitch made by a doctor after an episiotomy in order to make the opening of the vagina smaller, supposedly to increase the pleasure of a male partner during sex.
- chain stitchA stitch like the links of a chain, used in crocheting.
- satin stitchAn embroidery stitch, flat or raised, repeated in parallel lines, giving a satiny appearance and making both sides alike.
- seed stitchA 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.
- stem stitchAn embroidery stitch, derived from backstitch, in which each stitch overlaps the previous stitch to one side, forming a twisted line of stitching, with the thread passing below the needle.
- garter stitchthe most basic form of welting, produced in the round by knitting and purling alternate rows, or in the flat by knitting (or purling) every stitch
- stockinette stitcha type of knitting consisting of only knit-stitches (or only purl-stitches)
- blanket stitchA strong stitch, similar to a buttonhole stitch, used to finish and reinforce the edges of blankets etc.
- blind stitchA zigzag stitch with the zigzag pairs separated by straight stitches, so as to create a nearly invisible hem.
- box stitchA reinforcing stitch used to secure the corners of patches, hems, or belt loops.
- brick stitchA bead-weaving stitch resembling a stretcher bond in brickwork.
- butterfly stitchA narrow adhesive strip that is used to close the edges of small wounds
- cable stitchA fancy type of knitting stitch that creates the effect of a braided or twisted rope.
- daddy stitchSynonym of husband stitch: An extra stitch made by a doctor after an episiotomy in order to make the opening of the vagina smaller, supposedly to increase the pleasure of a male partner during sex.
- dip stitchA stitch made by knitting into a stitch (or even the space between stitches) of an earlier row.
- ladder stitchA stitch used to close seams, in which the thread runs through alternating lengths of both sides.
- lock stitchAlternative spelling of lockstitch: A stitch made by a sewing machine in which two threads are interlocked.
- moss stitchseed stitch
- pad stitchA 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.
- pick stitchA simple running stitch that catches only a few threads of the fabric, showing very little of the thread on the right (outer) side of the garment.
- running stitchA simple embroidery stitch in which the needle is passed in and out of the fabric in a series of even stitches in a straight row.
- side stitchAlternative form of sideache: A pain in one's side.
- slip stitchAlternative form of slipstitch: a kind of stitch that is passed from the left needle to the right needle without being knitted
Compound words 35
- stitcherOne who stitches.
- hemstitchAn embroidery stitch in which parallel threads are drawn together in groups, which may be purely decorative or used on the warp threads of handwoven cloth to prevent unraveling.
- stitchwortA kind of chickweed, Rabelera holostea.
- backstitchA type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.
- unstitchTo take out stitches from.
- stitchcraftThe craft of stitching.
- misstitchAn improperly sewn stitch.
- lockstitchA stitch made by a sewing machine in which two threads are interlocked.
- slipstitcha kind of stitch that is passed from the left needle to the right needle without being knitted
- interstitchconnect things together with stitches to form a single piece.