What stitch, also called a whip stitch (when done by machine) or a crochet stitch (when done by hand), is used to reinforce the edge of thick materials?
Blanket stitch Blanket stitch The blanket stitch is a stitch used to reinforce the edge of thick materials. Depending on circumstances, it may also be called a ""cable stitch"" or a ""crochet stitch"". It is "a decorative stitch used to finish an unhemmed blanket. The stitch can be seen on both sides of the blanket." This stitch has long been both an application by hand and as a machine sewn stitch. When done by hand, it is sometimes considered a crochet stitch, used to join pieces together to make a blanket or other larger item. It is used in sewing leather pieces
Stitch marker (crochet) Stitch marker (crochet) In crochet, a stitch marker is a mnemonic device used to distinguish important locations on a work in progress. Crochet patterns have a mathematical basis, so stitch markers serve as a visual reference that takes the place of continuous stitch counting and reduces a crocheter's error rate. Common uses for stitch markers include noting the first stitch on a crochet round, marking increase or decrease points, or identifying key locations in a complex repetitive stitch pattern. Beginning crocheters may use stitch markers to identify a turning chain. Stitch markers can also designate attachment points for components of