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How To Purl A Stitch
close up yarn showing a purled stitch
Want to learn how to knit? Start with the basics and learn how to purl a stitch with Coats Crafts UK.

 
instructions
 
Fig 1
With the yarn at the front of the work insert the right hand needle from right to left through the front of the first stitch on the left hand needle.

Fig 2
Wind the yarn round the right hand needle.

Fig 3
Draw a loop through to the back.

Fig 4
Slip the original stitch off the left hand needle. Repeat this until all stitches are transferred to the right hand needle.

purl a stitch fig 1

purl a stitch fig 2

purl a stitch fig 3

purl a stitch fig 4