| STITCH | Small loop or turn of yarn such as a bargello in embroidery or a purl in knitting; or, a book fastening made with thread (6) |
| NEEDLE | Traditionally bought at a haberdashery, an item forming part of an etui or a sewing basket, used with a thimble and thread; a tool for knitting; or, a leaf of a pine tree (6) |
| CREWEL | Two-ply worsted for embroidery; or, a piece created with said woollen yarn, such as the Bayeux Tapestry (6) |
| CHENILLE | A thick, soft, tufty silk or worsted velvet cord or yarn, used in embroidery, or to make fabric or trimmings (8) |
| BOUT | A curve in the side of a guitar or violin; a boxing/wrestling match; or, a period, stint or turn of something, such as drinking or ill health (4) |
| KNITSTITCH | Opposite of a purl |
| BRAID | A trimming of woven silk or entwined ribbons; a plait made up of three or more interlaced strands; embroidery; or, a hairband (5) |
| CHAR | A small trout; an odd job or turn of work; a domestic or orderly; or, slang for the popular hot beverage served in the event described in 29 Across (4) |
| SNAG | A small loop or hole in a fabric caused by a sharp object (4) |
| STRAND | Any one of the typically six cotton or silk filaments twisted to form thread for embroidery; or, a poetic word for a beach or shore (6) |
| PICOT | Small loop or series of loops |
| GAUGE | Number of stitches per inch in knitting; or, the thickness of wire (5) |
| EYE | Small loop or hole |
| ROWS | Lines of stitches in knitting or crochet (4) |
| TWIDDLE | A series of small (usually idle) twists or turns of the thumbs (7) |
| STINTS | Checks, limitations or restraints; allotted spells, stretches or turns of work; or, tiny waders, aka peeps (6) |
| ZIG | Any of the short, sharp angles or turns of a zigzag pattern |
| PURL | Warmed spiced wormwood ale; a knitting stitch; a cord of twisted gold or silver wire; an ornamental loop or picot on the edge of a ribbon; an eddy or ripple; or, the babble, bubble, burble, gurgle or |
| SHANK | Stem of a spoon, key or an anchor; or, a small loop at the back of a button (5) |
| CRAFT | A skilled trade or its collective artisans; a creative activity involving handiwork such as embroidery or pottery; or, a boat or ship (5) |
