A dip stitch is executed by inserting the right needle into the center of a stitch (or the space between stitches) from a previous row, wrapping the yarn, and pulling up a long loop. This loop is then either worked together with the current stitch or left to drape across the fabric surface. It creates elongated textures, spikes, or faux-cable effects without using a cable needle.
Heard on the job
The pattern calls for a dip stitch three rows down, just make sure you keep the tension loose when you pull the loop up.
Also heard as
- elongated stitch
- spike stitch