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Stockinette: meaning, definitions and examples

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stockinette

 

[ หŒstษ’k.ษชหˆnษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

knitting, fabric

Stockinette is a type of fabric commonly used in knitting. It is created by alternating between knitting one row and purling the next, which results in a smooth, stretchy texture on one side, called the right side, while the other side has a bumpy texture. This fabric is often used for making clothing items like sweaters, socks, and baby garments. The stockinette stitch is a basic yet essential technique in knitting and is frequently applied in various knitting patterns.

Synonyms

jersey, knit, knitted fabric

Examples of usage

  • I knitted a sweater using stockinette stitch.
  • The baby dress was made from a soft stockinette fabric.
  • Stockinette is great for creating seamless garments.
  • She prefers stockinette over garter stitch for her scarves.

Translations

Translations of the word "stockinette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ponto meia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‰เค•เคฟเคจเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jersey

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stockinette

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพะบั–ะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jersey

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒƒใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐใƒ‹ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jersey

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ punto jersey

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stokinette

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ†ก๋‹ˆํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชูˆูƒูŠู†ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jersey

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jersey

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ˆ็ป‡ๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jersey

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stokkinett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะพะบะธะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stokinet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ punto jersey

Etymology

The term 'stockinette' originates from the French word 'stockinette', which means a kind of knitted fabric. Its use dates back to the 19th century, influenced by the popularity of knitting in textile production and fashion. The fabric was named after 'stockings', which were among the first garments made from this type of material, emphasizing its versatility and softness. The technique of creating stockinette stitch can be traced to early knitting traditions in Europe, where craftsmanship flourished. Over time, stockinette became a staple in knitting patterns, valued for its smooth finish and the ease with which it can be manipulated to create various designs and shapes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,130, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.