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Purl Stitch (Noun)

Meaning

A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The purl stitch is a fundamental stitch in knitting that creates a textured fabric with a soft, smooth surface.
  • To work a purl stitch, the knitter inserts the right needle into the front of the stitch from the right-hand side.
  • The purl stitch is often paired with the knit stitch to create a fabric with a subtle ridge-and-furrow texture.
  • In knitting patterns, the purl stitch is usually abbreviated as "p" and is often used in combination with knit stitches to create a variety of textures and patterns.
  • The purl stitch can be worked in a variety of ways, including in rows, rounds, or as a single stitch, depending on the desired fabric and pattern.

Synonyms

  • Purl

Hypernyms

  • Knitting Stitch

Related Words

  • Purl Stitch (verb)
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