double stitch
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- noun
- /ˈdʌbəl stɪtʃ/
- Specialized
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punto doble
- The pattern requires a double stitch for the border.
Examples
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The pattern begins with three rows of double stitch before switching to single stitches.
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I learned how to make a double stitch yesterday.
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A double stitch is ideal for creating a softer, more open fabric.
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She used the double stitch to add extra height to her crochet blanket.
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The artisan used a double stitch to make her crochet work more resilient.
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To achieve a taller look in her scarf, she decided to use a double stitch pattern.
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He learned to create a double stitch to make his crochet projects stand out.
Synonyms
A tall stitch made with a hook by pulling yarn through loops, taller than a single stitch
Antonyms
- Specialized
A simple crochet action that pulls a loop through two loops on the hook
How Tall
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun meaning is directly compositional: 'double' = twice and 'stitch' = a loop or sewing/knitting action, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer a stitch made by working twice (resulting in a taller/looser stitch). This follows regular English compound/adj + noun patterns and has close parallels in other languages, so the expression is immediately understandable from its parts.
Etymology
Double stitch (noun) describes a crochet stitch where the yarn is drawn through twice, making a taller, softer loop than a single stitch. That's why it means 'a taller, looser stitch used to make softer or higher fabric'.