purl
/pɜrl/
verb
- To knit with a stitch that creates a bumpy texture on the surface, often used as the reverse of a knit stitch.
- The pattern says to purl every other row for a ribbed effect.
- He carefully purled the edge to keep the scarf from curling.
- She learned to purl after mastering the basic knit stitch.
- To flow or ripple with a gentle, murmuring sound, like a small stream.
- The brook purled softly over the smooth stones.
- We sat by the creek, listening to the water purl through the forest.
- A tiny spring purled from the hillside, forming a clear pool.
noun
- A knitting stitch that produces a bumpy texture on the fabric's surface.
- The purl gives the fabric a slightly thicker feel than a plain knit.
- She counted her stitches to make sure she hadn't missed a purl.
- This sweater uses a combination of knits and purls to create a diamond pattern.
- A gentle, murmuring flow or ripple, as of a small stream.
- The purl of the stream was the only sound in the quiet valley.
- He fell asleep to the soft purl of the fountain in the garden.
- The purl of water over the rocks was soothing after a long hike.