noun
Jersey stitch; stockinette stitch
A basic knit stitch producing a smooth fabric with vertical 'V' patterns on the right side and horizontal purl bumps on the wrong side. Common in T-shirts and lightweight knitwear.
このセーターは天竺編みで作られています。
This sweater is made with Jersey stitch.
天竺編みは、表目と裏目を交互に編む基本的な編み方です。
Jersey stitch is a basic knitting method alternating knit and purl stitches.