purl in German
purl in German is linke Masche — purl means a stitch made in knitting by pulling the yarn through a loop from the front to the back.
purl in German
linke Masche
A particular stitch in knitting in which the working yarn is pulled through an existing stitch from front to back.
What does "purl" mean?
- noun A stitch made in knitting by pulling the yarn through a loop from the front to the back.
- noun The looped edge found on a piece of lace.
- noun A gathered, embroidered edging; a fringe or hem, frequently of twisted gold or silver thread; also a fold or pleat in a band.
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What is "purl" in German?
"purl" in German is linke Masche. purl means: A stitch made in knitting by pulling the yarn through a loop from the front to the back.
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