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purl

[pərl]

purl Definition

  • 1a knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from right to left
  • 2a gentle murmuring sound
  • 3a stream or brook

Using purl: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "purl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She purls the stitches with ease.

  • Example

    The water purls over the rocks in the stream.

  • Example

    The wind purls through the trees.

purl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for purl

Phrases with purl

  • a basic knitting stitch that creates a raised horizontal line on the fabric

    Example

    To create a purl stitch, insert the needle from back to front into the stitch on the left-hand needle.

  • purl one, knit two

    a common knitting pattern used in ribbing, where one stitch is purled and the next two are knitted

    Example

    To make a ribbed scarf, you can use the purl one, knit two pattern.

  • a piece of advice or insight that is particularly helpful or valuable

    Example

    My grandmother's purl of wisdom was to always wear comfortable shoes when traveling.

Origins of purl

from Middle English 'pirlen', meaning 'to twist, spin'

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Summary: purl in Brief

The verb 'purl' [pərl] refers to a knitting stitch made by inserting the needle through the front of the stitch from right to left. It also means a gentle murmuring sound or a stream or brook. The phrase 'purl stitch' denotes a basic knitting stitch that creates a raised horizontal line on the fabric, while 'purl of wisdom' refers to a valuable piece of advice.