Plain Stitch (Noun)
Meaning
A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The plain stitch is a fundamental stitch in knitting that creates a smooth, flat fabric.
- To knit a plain stitch, insert the right needle into the first stitch on the left needle from front to back.
- The plain stitch is often used as a background stitch for more complex patterns and textures.
- In knitting, the plain stitch is also known as the garter stitch when worked in rows, but it's more commonly referred to as the plain stitch when worked in the round.
- The plain stitch is a great stitch for beginners to practice, as it helps develop the basic knitting motion and hand-eye coordination.