kettle stitch

kettle stitch
(in handsewing) a knot tied in the thread that links one section to the next.
[1810-20; part trans. of G Kettelstich, equiv. to Kettel little chain (dim. of Kette chain; OHG ketina < L catena) + Stich STITCH; cf. CHAIN]

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