How to Purl

Making The Purl Stitch

If you were looking for a video, do check out the make purl stitch video here or…

     …for full instructions on how to knit check out my DVD on How to Knit.

When making a purl stitch first ensure that the yarn is to the front of the work.

Then insert the right hand needle into the front of the stitch from the back towards the front.

Making a purl stitch - stage 1

Take the yarn and wrap it round the point of the right needle over away from you and then under towards you.

Making a purl stitch - stage2

Using the right needle point, pull the loop of yarn through the stitch to make a loop and allow the old stitch to slip off the end of the left needle.

Making a purl stitch - stage3
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