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PRONUNCIATION OF HERRINGBONE STITCH

herringbone stitch  [ˈherɪŋˌbəʊn stɪtʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HERRINGBONE STITCH

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Herringbone stitch is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HERRINGBONE STITCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Herringbone stitch

A herringbone stitch is a needlework stitch used in embroidery, knitting and crochet. It is so named as it resembles the bones extending from the spine of a herring fish. In knitting, it is a stitch that creates a fabric pattern closely resembling a herringbone pattern, or herringbone cloth. A knitted herringbone stitch creates a firm fabric "similar to a woven in appearance and elasticity". A heavyweight fabric can be made with variations of the herringbone stitch, such as the herringbone twist stitch, which can be worked in either one or two colours; both versions are suitable for experienced knitters.

Definition of herringbone stitch in the English dictionary

The definition of herringbone stitch in the dictionary is an embroidery stitch that forms a zigzag line, used esp to hem a piece of fabric.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HERRINGBONE STITCH


backstitch
ˈbækˌstɪtʃ
blanket-stitch
ˈblæŋkətˌstɪtʃ
blind-stitch
ˈblaɪndstɪtʃ
cable-stitch
ˈkeɪbəlˌstɪtʃ
chain-stitch
ˈtʃeɪnˌstɪtʃ
featherstitch
ˈfɛðəˌstɪtʃ
hemstitch
ˈhɛmˌstɪtʃ
kettle-stitch
ˈketəlˌstɪtʃ
lockstitch
ˈlɒkˌstɪtʃ
machine-stitch
məˌʃiːnˈstɪtʃ
restitch
ˌriːˈstɪtʃ
slip-stitch
ˈslɪpˌstɪtʃ
stitch
stɪtʃ
tich
tɪtʃ
titch
tɪtʃ
topstitch
ˈtɒpstɪtʃ
unstitch
ʌnˈstɪtʃ
whipstitch
ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ
wholestitch
ˈhəʊlˌstɪtʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HERRINGBONE STITCH

herriment
herring
herring boat
herring gull
herring-pond
herringbone
herringbone bond
herringbone gear
herringbone pattern
herringer
Herriot
herry
hers
Herschel
herse
hersed
herself
hership
Herstmonceux
herstory

WORDS THAT END LIKE HERRINGBONE STITCH

blanket stitch
blind stitch
buttonhole stitch
cable stitch
chain stitch
cross-stitch
darning stitch
drop a stitch
garter stitch
knit stitch
lazy daisy stitch
lock stitch
machine stitch
moss stitch
on-off switch
purl stitch
running stitch
satin stitch
slip stitch
stocking stitch
tent stitch

Synonyms and antonyms of herringbone stitch in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «herringbone stitch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HERRINGBONE STITCH

Find out the translation of herringbone stitch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of herringbone stitch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «herringbone stitch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

人字缝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

puntada espiga
570 millions of speakers

English

herringbone stitch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

herringbone सिलाई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متعرجة غرزة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

елочка стежка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ponto de espinha de peixe
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হরিংবোন সেলাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chevrons point
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jahitan herringbone
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fischgrätenstich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヘリンボーンステッチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

헤링본 스티치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyenyet herringbone
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xương cá khâu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹெர்ரிங்கோன் தையல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हिंगरबोन शिवणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Balık ağrısı dikiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

a spina di pesce punto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ścieg w jodełkę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ялинка стібка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spic cusătură
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ψαροκόκκαλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

soomsteek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fiskbens söm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fiskebein sting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of herringbone stitch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HERRINGBONE STITCH»

The term «herringbone stitch» is normally little used and occupies the 120.351 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HERRINGBONE STITCH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about herringbone stitch

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HERRINGBONE STITCH»

Discover the use of herringbone stitch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to herringbone stitch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Basic Beadweaving: Herringbone Stitch
From earrings to bracelets to necklaces, these are beautiful projects readers will love to make.
‎2005
2
Mastering Herringbone Stitch: The Complete Guide
ladder. stitch. For 1-needle ladder stitch, string 2 beads and pass through both of them again. Manipulate the beads so they sit side by side (fig. 14, blue). String 1 bead, then pass through the last bead added and the one just strung; repeat, ...
Melinda Barta, 2014
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The Art of Beaded Beads: Exploring Design, Color & Technique
HERRINGBONE. STITCH. Herringbone stitch (also known as Ndebele stitch), as its name implies, produces beadwork with a herringbone pattern. The beads in this book use tubular herringbone stitch worked off of ...
Jean Campbell, 2006
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The Complete Illustrated Stitch Encyclopedia
... herringbone stitch Working basic herringbone stitch Working herringbone stitch variations on evenweave Working woven double herringbone. Herringbone stitch and its many variations are versatile stitches with a zigzag or crisscross effect.
‎2004
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101 Needlepoint Stitches and How to Use Them: Fully ...
The herringbone stitch is the head of a rather large family of related stitches, some of which don't even bear the family name, such as the plaited Gobelin, the velvet stitch, and the Bazar stitch. They all bear a family resemblance, however, ...
Hope Hanley, 2012
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Beadwoven Jewelry
The two beads of the increase will lie somewhat horizontally, although the tight space will tend to push them into the shape of a herringbone stitch. Row 4: Work a regular stitch. Treat the two increase beads as a regular herringbone stitch ...
Lesley Weiss, 2006
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Stitch Workshop: Herringbone Stitch: Basic Techniques, ...
Teaches how to make beaded costume jewelry using fringe, scallops, and looped fringe herringbone stitches.
Elisa Neckar, Erica Swanson, 2012
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The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques: 30 Decorative Projects
Herringbone stitch is also known as Ndebele (pronounced: en dah BELL ee) stitch, named for the South African tribe that invented and uses it extensively. It is also called herringbone because of its resemblance to the chevrons of herringbone ...
Jane Davis, 2001
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The Embroiderer's Handbook
Herringbone Stitch Also known as plaited stitch and catch stitch, it is often used to work decorative borders. Mark two parallel lines to help keep your stitches even. Space the stitches closer or wider apart according to the desired effect. 1.
Margie Bauer, 2005
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Embroidery Stitches
Double Herringbone Stitch and Triple Herringbone Stitch A/so known as criss- cross herringbone stitch Double herringbone stitch is a line stitch used on plain- and even-weave fabrics. It consists of a foundation row of ordinary herringbone ...
Mary Webb, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HERRINGBONE STITCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term herringbone stitch is used in the context of the following news items.
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Art hives help bring creative Montrealers together
While Doris Thompson knit slippers, Darien Hamedani, 19, perfected her herringbone stitch under the watchful eye of Kaye Noele, a textile ... «Montreal Gazette, Mar 15»
2
Art briefs - Sunday Feb. 1
18: "Herringbone Beadwork" with Curtis Schagunn, 1 to 4 p.m. Students will learn the herringbone stitch to complete a bracelet, bring your ... «Bemidji Pioneer, Jan 15»
3
Think You Can't Knit? You Just Haven't Found This Yet.
You'll find everything from simple 101s on how to cast on to start a project, all the way to more advanced techniques like the herringbone stitch. «Huffington Post, Jan 15»
4
One stitch at a time
Even the herringbone stitch is used. There are also specific border stitches. Kolkata has a huge market for Kantha saris, stoles and fabric. «The Hindu, Sep 14»
5
They've got a bead on it
They're using two techniques - a brick stitch and a herringbone stitch that determine whether the beads sit up straight or lie sideways for a flatter ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 14»
6
The Mary Sue Presents: "Insurrection in Silk"
She uses a crisscrossing herringbone stitch to secure the gown's hem, capturing just a few threads at a time, delicate and strong. The hem is ... «The Mary Sue, Jul 14»
7
Roll-necks for women can be smart and versatile
... staple out of slim-fit, long-sleeved, turtlenecks in four colours ($425), as well as a newer version with a subtle herringbone stitch detail ($595). «Financial Times, Nov 13»
8
Celebrity civil weddings
Her first choice was an oyster silk basket-weave coat with herringbone stitch embroidery and a chiffon dress with appliqué detail, designed by ... «hellomagazine.com, Sep 13»
9
Plying with shadows
Bright-coloured threads worked under sheer fabrics have tremendous eye appeal It is most often sewed using the herringbone stitch on the ... «Deccan Herald, Sep 13»
10
Magical stitches of Banjara needles
... and on these, a variety of stitches, like the simple chain stitch, double herringbone stitch, or the long and short stitch, or a type of a back stitch, ... «Deccan Herald, Jun 13»

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