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Noun: chain stitch  cheyn stich
  1. The most basic of all crochet stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop
     
  2. A looped stitch resembling the links of a chain; used in embroidery and in sewing

Derived forms: chain stitches

Type of: crochet stitch, embroidery stitch, sewing stitch

Encyclopedia: Chain stitch