0 a decorative sewing style in which each stitch is connected to the next so that they form a chain --
At its times, couples dance forming the "pandilla" (a kind of dance) around the "humishas" - trees adorned with quitasueos, small mirrors, ornamental chain stitches and pennants.
Because chain stitches can form flowing, curved lines, they are used in many surface embroidery styles that mimic drawing in thread.
In order to achieve a distinct angle at the corners the designer uses extra chain stitches.
Buttonhole stitch scallops, usually raised or padded by rows of straight or chain stitches, were a popular edging in the 19th century.
Subsequent rounds are added by wrapping multiple stitches around the existing chain stitches.
Chain stitches use less yarn than double crochet stitches, which results in a visual difference in appearance between the two kinds of stitch.
The size of the space is determined by the number of chain stitches between each double stitch.
In order to maintain a smooth edge, shapes can be outlined with back, split or chain stitch before the entire shape including the outline is covered with satin stitch.
