| a basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops, or purls, are formed, used for cutwork, as a decorative finish for edges, etc. |

| blan·ket-stitch (blāng'kĭt-stĭch') tr.v. blan·ket-stitched, blan·ket-stitch·ing, blan·ket-stitch·es To sew with a buttonhole stitch. |