Open Chain Stitch

Schematic drawing of an 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.

Source: THOMAS, Mary (1934). Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, London: Hodder and Stoughton, p. 39.

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