Stitch (textile arts)

In the textile arts, a stitch is a single turn or loop of thread, or yarn.

Stitches are the fundamental elements of sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet, and needle lace-making, whether by hand or machine.

[1] A variety of stitches, each with one or more names, are used for specific purposes.

[2] Many of these stitches though found centuries ago, are still used today.

In the English-speaking crochet world, basic stitches have different names that vary by country.