Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Knitting - How to make the Purl Stitch

Once mastering the cast on and the knit stitch, the purl stitch is the next fundamental stitch to master.  The purl stitch is instrumental in creating ribbing, cables and developing knitting patterns. Understanding the purls stitch is essential for advancing your knitting skills.

The purl stitch is the next basic stitch in knitting, goes alongside the knit stitch to create a distinctive texture characterized by bumps or ridges. When combined with knit stitches, the purl stitch allows knitters to produce a wide array of patterns, including ribbing, seed stitches, and textured motifs.

Fundamentally, the purl stitch is the reverse of the knit stitch. While the knit stitch creates a smooth "V" shape on the fabric's right side, the purl stitch produces a bumpy surface that adds depth and texture. Its versatility makes it an essential technique for knitters aiming to add variety and complexity to their projects.

With patience and practice, you'll find that purling becomes second nature, empowering you to create intricate and textured knitting projects. Embrace the learning process, and soon you'll be combining knit and purl stitches to produce stunning handmade textiles.

How to PURL STITCH for Total Beginners by Sheep & Stitch


Purl Stitch for Beginners (worked slowly) by The Blue Mouse Knits


Continental Purling -- New! Improved! By Roxanne Richardson


How to Purl the Easy Way by laylock


Purl Stitch - English Style by Fruity Knitting


Learn how to Purl Stitch English Style by Marly Bird


How to Knit: Purl Stitch (English Style) by Erica Arndt


The Purl Stitch, full tutorial by Knit With Hannah


Knitting Tip: RIGHT SIDE (RS) vs WRONG SIDE (WS) - Which Side is Which? | How to Recognise Them by Rokolee DIY


CONTINENTAL KNITTING for Beginners - STEP BY STEP Slow Tutorial! By craftglad


To revisit how to start knitting the knit stitch or to cast on, the links are listed below:

How to Start Knitting

Knitting - How to Cast on


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