Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun chain_stitch

2 senses of chain stitch

Sense 1
chain stitch -- (the most basic of all crochet stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop)
       => crochet stitch -- (any one of a number of stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop with a crochet needle)

Sense 2
chain stitch -- (a looped stitch resembling the links of a chain; used in embroidery and in sewing)
       => sewing stitch, embroidery stitch -- (a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather)