The Purl Through the Back Loop Stitch (P tbl)
Stitch Description
The Purl Through the Back Loop stitch is a variation of the purl stitch. It creates a twisted stitch by turning the stitch while you are working. It is abbreviated as P tbl.
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
- Step 1: Insert working needle into the back loop of the stitched to be worked from back to front.
- Step 2: Yo needle in stitch.
- Step 3: Draw loop through stitch.
- Step 4: Transfer stitch to main needle.
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