purl stitches

A purl stitch is a basic knitting technique that creates a textured, ridged surface. To make a purl, the yarn is held in front of the work, and the needle is inserted into the fabric from right to left, then the yarn is pulled through to form a new stitch. When arranged together, purl stitches produce a bumpy, horizontal pattern. They are often used to create patterns, texture, or to switch between knit and purl stitches for various designs. Purl stitches are fundamental to knitting and essential for shaping and adding visual interest to projects.