Source: THOMAS, Mary (1934). Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, London: Hodder and Stoughton, p. 39.
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Open Chain Stitch
Schematic drawing of an open chain stitch.
Drawing by Martin Henze.
The open chain stitch is a form of chain stitch, but with a wide, ladder-like loop, rather than the normal oval shaped one. It is also known as the ladder stitch, Roman chain stitch, or the square chain stitch.
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