Noun: chain stitch cheyn stich
- The most basic of all crochet stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop
"She began her crochet project with a row of chain stitches"
- A looped stitch resembling the links of a chain; used in embroidery and in sewing
"She embellished the collar with delicate chain stitch embroidery"
Derived forms: chain stitches
Type of: crochet stitch, embroidery stitch, sewing stitch
Encyclopedia: Chain stitch