Honeycomb stitch
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002871
A knitting or crochet stitch pattern that creates a textured fabric with a raised, cellular appearance, similar to a honeycomb. This stitch often involves slipped stitches or specific yarn overs and decreases to form the characteristic indentations and protrusions. It produces a dense and warm fabric, suitable for blankets or sweaters.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002871 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: Wabenstich; Spanish: punto de nido de abeja; French: point en nid d'abeille |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002871",
"term": "Honeycomb stitch",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A knitting or crochet stitch pattern that creates a textured fabric with a raised, cellular appearance, similar to a honeycomb. This stitch often involves slipped stitches or specific yarn overs and decreases to form the characteristic indentations and protrusions. It produces a dense and warm fabric, suitable for blankets or sweaters.",
"subject": "Textile production",
"translations": {
"de": "Wabenstich",
"es": "punto de nido de abeja",
"fr": "point en nid d'abeille"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/honeycomb-stitch/"
}
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