Purl Through Back Loop (Ptbl)
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The purl through the back loop stitch is generally used to refer to the action that creates a twisted knit stitch in the Western method of knitting. Twisting a stitch varies by method due to the positioning of the leading and trailing legs of the stitches on the needles.
Procedure
Western Method
- Insert the right needle into the back loop of the stitch from back to front.
- Purl the stitch.
Western Method Tutorial Video
Eastern Method
- Insert the right needle into the front loop of the stitch from back to front.
- Purl the stitch.
Combination Method
Related Stitches
Reverse Side: Knit Through Back Loop (Ktbl)