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Meaning of "moss stitch" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MOSS STITCH

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOSS STITCH

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Moss stitch is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MOSS STITCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

moss stitch

Basic knitted fabrics

Basic knitted fabrics are so fundamental that some types have been adopted as part of the language of knitting, similar to techniques such as yarn over or decrease. Examples include stockinette stitch, reverse stockinette stitch, garter stitch, seed stitch, faggoting, and tricot. In some cases, these fabrics appear differently on the right side than on the wrong side.

Definition of moss stitch in the English dictionary

The definition of moss stitch in the dictionary is a knitting stitch made up of alternate plain and purl stitches.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOSS STITCH

moss
moss agate
moss campion
moss green
moss layer
moss pink
moss rose
moss-grown
Mossad
mossback
mossbacked
mossbunker
mosser
Mossi
mossie
mossiness
mossland
mosslike
mosso
mossplant

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOSS STITCH

backstitch
blanket stitch
blanket-stitch
cable-stitch
chain stitch
chain-stitch
cross-stitch
garter stitch
hemstitch
knit stitch
lock stitch
lockstitch
on-off switch
running stitch
satin stitch
slip stitch
slip-stitch
stitch
topstitch
unstitch
whipstitch

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

SYNONYMS

Translation of «moss stitch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOSS STITCH

Find out the translation of moss stitch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of moss 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 «moss stitch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

苔迹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

musgo puntada
570 millions of speakers

English

moss stitch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काई सिलाई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطحلب غرزة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мосс стежка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

musgo ponto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মই সেলাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

point de riz
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Stitch stitch
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Perlmuster
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コケステッチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이끼 스티치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lumut nggawe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khâu rêu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாசிப்பருப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॉस शिवणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yosun dikiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

moss stitch
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ścieg mchu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Мосс стібка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Moss cusatura
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βρύα βελονιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Moss steek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

moss
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

perlestrikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of moss stitch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOSS STITCH»

The term «moss stitch» is regularly used and occupies the 101.822 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOSS STITCH» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOSS STITCH»

Discover the use of moss stitch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to moss stitch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
Basic Stitches 5 Moving rib stitches 34 Diagonal bands 68 Ribbed diamond 103 Brioche rib 6 Palladian stitch 1 1 Diamond pattern 56 Ribs and cables 66 Double moss stitch 5 Pennants 32 Diamond with moss Rockets 83 Garter stitch 5 ...
‎2005
2
World of Knitted Toys
On an even number of stitches, first moss stitch row: *kl, bring yarn to front of work , pl, take yarn to back of work, rep from * to end of row; ... On an uneven number of stitches, second moss stitch row would read: #kl, pl, rep from # to end of row.
Kath Dalmeny, 2001
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Machine Stitch: Perspectives
From its beginning, even the most basic of Cornely machines also produced a moss stitch. Technically, it is the same stitch, but the loops of the chained stitches are not connected to each other and therefore stand upwards as separate loops.
Alice Kettle, Jane McKeating, 2010
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Knitting School: A Complete Course
IEdge in Moss Stitch This edge is good for working edges on babies' or children's garments. Cast on desired number of stitches and work moss stitch until border is desired depth. Keeping border same width as bottom, separate vertical border ...
‎2003
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Stitch, Craft, Create: Knitting: 13 quick & easy knitting ...
Start moss stitch Row 1: (K1, p1) to end of row. Row 2: (P1, k1) to end of row. Rep these two rows until knitting measures 9cm (31/2in) ending with Row 2. Next row: Work moss stitch for 34sts, yarn over needle, k2tog, moss st to end of row.
Various, 2012
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Field Guide to Knitting: How to Identify, Select, and Work ...
DOUBLE SEED STITCH Other Names: Double moss stitch, box stitch. General Description: Properties: As the name suggests, this pattern doubles both the rows and columns of seed stitch to create a four-stitch box pattern rather than a ...
Jackie Pawlowski, 2007
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Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting
See Moss Stitch, Double Saxon Braid, 76, 181 Scallop Sea, 210 Sugar, 209 Seafoam, 72 Sea Scallop, 209 Seed Stitch, 47, 88, 93 Double. See Moss Stitch, Double Two-Color, 219 Shell, Purl, 202 Slip Stitch, 188–92 Center Rib, 188 Ladder, ...
Donna Kooler, 2012
8
Knitted Beaded Jewellery: 16 Stylish Projects for Jewellery ...
Knit-and-purl stitch patterns Once garter stitch and stocking stitch are mastered, try using knit and purl stitches in the same row to produce ribbed and moss stitch fabrics. Other knit and purl patterns were popular in traditional British Guernsey ...
Ruth Herring, 2008
9
Simply Fabulous Knitting
Seed (moss) stitch and a few others, however, may look best without a selvedge if they have been worked to a fairly tight gauge. Try knitting some samples. If the pattern has deep rows and the slipped garter selvedge pulls too much, use a ...
Montse Stanley, 2006
10
The Knitting and Crochet Bible
... 223, 234–35, 246–47, 284–87, 300 metallic thread, 13 mini ladder stitch 249 mini horseshoe lace, 123 mistake rib, 108 mistakes, correcting, 88–9 mitred squares, 60–1 mittens, circles and stripes 215, 279–81 mock cable, 95 moss stitch, ...
Claire Compton, Sue Whiting, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOSS STITCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term moss stitch is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Yarn is the name of the game for Jan's Yarn Barn
During the third class, learning hot to increase and decrease will be taught and the garter stitch, seed/moss stitch and stockinette stitch will be ... «Newton Daily News, Mar 15»
2
Knitting finds a new, younger audience
For example, the moss stitch, is made up of alternating knit and purl stitches. •When you've chosen a pattern, decide how long and wide you ... «Appleton Post Crescent, Jan 15»
3
Looking for a new winter hobby? Learning to knit can be easy
For example, the moss stitch, made up of alternating knit and purl stitches. When you've chosen a pattern, decide how long and wide you want ... «Concord Monitor, Jan 15»
4
Davina's 'Lynch Mob' knits
This Aran-knit hat in moss stitch with a special horseshoe stitch is proving a winner in either acrylic (€85), Aran wool (€135) or merino/alpaca ... «Irish Times, Jan 15»
5
Lifestyle Lowdown: January bargains and a factory that became a …
Joules' moss stitch cushion (£28, joules.com) is a cosy and vibrant choice. For extra comfort, wrap up in a dogtooth pink and mushroom throw ... «Evening Standard, Jan 15»
6
Consultation opens on Princes Risborough high street changes
More parking bays would be built from outside Moss Stitch to Fieldmouse Cheese Store and Deli. Proposals have also been made to extend ... «Bucks Free Press, Jan 15»
7
How to make: North Circular diamond gloves
... Notions 6mm knitting needles, cable needle, tapestry needle. Stitches and Techniques 2 x 2 rib, reversed stocking stitch, cabling, moss stitch ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Dec 14»
8
Pringle of Scotland, a Heritage Brand Modernized in 3-D
... to be plastic and heat-treated chiffon has the spongy honeycomb look of knitting's moss stitch. Mr. Nicosia is delighted by such observations. «New York Times, Dec 14»
9
Aran sweaters, Claddagh rings, tin whistles: the story behind …
The Diamond Stitch symbolizes the small, neat fields of the Aran Islands, the Irish Moss Stitch symbolizes growth and abundance, and various ... «IrishCentral, Oct 14»
10
Wool and the gang: the social knitwork
Six years on, their brilliant resource of videos - from the basics of casting on to how to do the more complicated moss stitch - have had well over ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Moss stitch [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/moss-stitch>. May 2024 ».
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