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purl in German

purl in German is linke Masche — purl means a particular stitch in knitting in which the working yarn is pulled through an existing stitch from front to back.

purl in German

linke Masche
noun
A particular stitch in knitting in which the working yarn is pulled through an existing stitch from front to back.

What does "purl" mean?

  1. noun A particular stitch in knitting in which the working yarn is pulled through an existing stitch from front to back.
  2. noun The edge of lace trimmed with loops.
  3. noun An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.
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What is "purl" in German?

"purl" in German is linke Masche. purl means: A particular stitch in knitting in which the working yarn is pulled through an existing stitch from front to back.

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