1.   Backstitch a little larger than required size of buttonhole, taking a stitch into each stitch of knitting.

2.   Both took stitches but returned to the game.

3.   Abrams was punched in the face Tuesday night during an exhibition game against the Converse All-Stars and suffered a cut above the left eye that took eight stitches.

4.   Center Ike Nwankwo, who took five stitches in the lip for an injury suffered during the game, reached for a bag above the lockers.

5.   He was punched in the face Tuesday night during an exhibition game against the Converse All-Stars and suffered a cut above the left eye that took eight stitches.

6.   Horses can take stitches from rubbing up against a protruding nail on a barn wall or get their feet stuck beneath a stall door.

7.   It took stitches.

8.   Meanwhile, Williams had the stitches taken out of his foot and is walking with a cast.

9.   Purdue needed a cutman, especially for center Brad Miller, who took stitches in his chin and got a bloody nose.

10.   Rookie Sergei Samsonov missed most of the second period after taking seven stitches over his left eye when struck by the puck off the stick of teammate Hal Gill.