Phrase guide

stockinette stitch

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a type of knitting consisting of only knit-stitches (or only purl-stitches)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

knitting stitch having alternate rows of knit stitches and purl stitches, producing a fabric as for stockings

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: knitting stitch

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: glatstrik — stockinette stitch
  • French: jersey — stockinette stitch