knitting stitch

/nɪdɪŋ stɪtʃ/
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Other forms: knitting stitches

Definitions of knitting stitch
  1. noun
    a stitch taken in knitting
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    garter stitch
    a knitting stitch that results in a pattern of horizontal ridges formed by knitting both sides (instead of purling one side)
    knit, knit stitch, plain, plain stitch
    a basic knitting stitch
    purl, purl stitch
    a basic knitting stitch
    stockinette stitch
    knitting stitch having alternate rows of knit stitches and purl stitches, producing a fabric as for stockings
    type of:
    stitch
    a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
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