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How to Purl in the Back of the Stitch

Normally when you PURL you insert the needle into the FRONT of the stitch. 

A close-up of blue yarn being knitted with metal needles.

Purling in the BACK of the stitch twists it and makes it tighter.  There will be times when you will want to do this.  When you do here's how:

  • Insert the right needle into the BACK of the stitch as in the photo below.
  • Knitting with blue yarn on needles.PURL the stitch off.

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