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purl in Irish

purl in Irish is lúb iompaithe — purl means a stitch made in knitting by pulling the yarn through a loop from the front to the back.

purl in Irish

lúb iompaithe
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 stitch made in knitting by pulling the yarn through a loop from the front to the back.
  2. noun The looped edge found on a piece of lace.
  3. 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 Irish?
"purl" in Irish is lúb iompaithe. purl means: A stitch made in knitting by pulling the yarn through a loop from the front to the back.
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