Word Finder - stitch

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A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

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An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style.

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cross stitch

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An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise.

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A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn

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drop a stitch

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An arrangement of stitches in knitting, or method of knitting in some particular way or style.

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A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle.

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A fastening, as of thread or wire, through the back of a book to connect the pages.

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(by extension) Any space passed over; distance.

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A local sharp pain; an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle.

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a stitch in the side

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A contortion, or twist.

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Any least part of a fabric or dress.

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She didn't have a stitch on.

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A furrow.

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The space between two double furrows.

She learned the stitch this week, and is very proud of the achievement.

You work the four bobbins in a cloth stitch.

Your local friendly cobbler will stitch it for a couple of quid.

Stitch around the edge, and use them as napkins.

Make sure to add the chain stitch at the end of each row until you have reached your desired length.

For instance, Interweave Knitting has a free pattern which includes illustrated instructions for the Norwegian Cast On and Kitchener Stitch used to graft the toes of the socks.

Their youth is spent to teach them to stitch and sew, or make baubles.

Tambour is a French word meaning ' drum ' The tambour method uses a hooked needle to make a continuous chain stitch.

Using bold color and fluid lines, my paintings are often embellished with print and stitch.

Men say that a stitch in time saves nine, and so they take a thousand stitches today to save nine tomorrow.

Yarn over hook and bring it through the chain stitch.

To use this basic stitch, check out the Basic Chenille Dishcloth.

A good way to practice this stitch is with the Treble Cross Stitch Scarf.

There are plenty of patterns online for beginners, and you can learn how to cross stitch in one simple session.

You can find cross stitch supplies at a variety of places, such as Hobby Lobby or even Wal-Mart.

Add a little eye candy to your knitting project with our fun stitch markers!

Although learning any crochet stitch takes practice, the resulting project is often spectacular.

I decided I wanted to use up the yarn by making a series of blocks that I would then stitch together into an afghan.

There are many methods for increasing, but the one I use, shown here, is knitting in the front and the back of the stitch.

If a stitch pattern intrigues you, but you aren't sure you'd like a whole sweater or wrap in that design, make a scarf instead and see how you like it.

Stitch over the lines and pull the product away when you are done.

According to Annie's Attic, the hooks were designed to handle larger projects using a double stitch.

There are many books that outline basic techniques for double stitch crocheting.

Cross stitch free pattern archives can make finding your next cross stitch project a breeze.

Finally, for more cross stitch patterns, check out your local hobby or craft store or look for particular patterns and charts at eBay.

An excellent resource for finding cross stitch clubs in your area is Meet Up.

Take out a small ad in a local shopper's newspaper telling everyone about your new cross stitch club.

The Bird Cross Stitch site lists a wide range of original counted cross stitch patterns as well as many links to other sites with free patterns.

Downloadable cross stitch patterns are abundant on the Internet.

By the time she'd made the second stitch, he was unconscious and she was sick to her stomach.

Stitch from the center out as much as possible, being careful to keep track of the parts you have stitched so you will always be on track to have a finished piece that looks like it is supposed to.

The foundation of all crochet is the chain stitch.

In fact, once you've mastered the single and double crochet, you can teach yourself almost any other stitch.

Adapt this idea to whatever pattern you would like to use, or make up your own stitch pattern!

To make a knitted sock, you either use double-pointed needles or two sets of circular needles to stitch your sock.

Pull the yarn tightly on the first stitch on each needle so that the round will be tight, making the stitches of your knitting sock uniform.

The unworked stitches can be left on their needles or slipped onto stitch holders.

As you work, you will stitch more and more stitches until finally you have worked the whole row and the heel is turned.

You may love to cross stitch, for instance, while your kids find it boring.

Sometimes, a larger bead is used in the center of the stitch to create a more elaborate effect.

The twill stitch can be also be used to create beaded wall hangings or other home décor projects.

In order to use a counted cross stitch, you would refer to a chart/pattern.

Monet cross stitch patterns offer you the chance to be a great artist without ever picking up a paint brush!

Ch 5 (chain five spaces), join with a sl st (slip stitch) to form a ring.

Looking for a free cross stitch pattern for Precious Moments?

We've scouted out some great cross stitch patterns for you.

Create a gift that is sure to please almost anyone with a free cross stitch pattern for Precious Moments.

You'll need to adjust the stitch length on your machine to 18-20 stitches per inch to avoid splits in stitching.

Once you've done this, you can put the pattern under the pressure foot and sew the second stitch line, again starting and stopping a few stitches before and after the line.

A vintage grapes cross stitch piece makes a perfect gift for any occasion.