doublerow

Doublerow is a term used in several fields to describe an arrangement in two parallel rows of similar elements. The word is most often encountered as a descriptor for components or patterns that present two closely spaced rows of pins, contacts, stitches, or other features rather than a single line.

In electronics and computing, doublerow refers to devices with two parallel rows of pins or contacts. Two-row headers or sockets allow higher pin counts in compact footprints and are common in DIP- or surface-mount devices. The rows may be offset or aligned and use standard pitches such as 2.54 mm or smaller in compact connectors.

In textiles, doublerow describes a stitch pattern that produces two adjacent rows of stitches, used to create ribbing, cables, or decorative textures. It can appear in knit or crochet work where a denser, two-row structure is desired.

In manufacturing or industrial drawings, doublerow can indicate two parallel rows of features such as holes or slots, enabling symmetric mounting or guided assembly. The term helps communicate layout and alignment requirements in technical schematics.

The meaning of doublerow is context dependent, and its precise interpretation is typically defined by the field and accompanying specifications. Related terms include single-row, dual-row, and dual-inline configurations.