How to work purled stitches– Continental knitting style @dropsdesign
How to work purled stitches– Continental knitting style @dropsdesign
Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this DROPS video we show you how to purl using the Continental knitting style.

BEFORE THE VIDEO STARTS:
We have already worked a few cms of purled stitches.

THE VIDEO SHOWS:
When working purled stitches, pick up the strand through the stitch loop at the front of the left needle, then slip this stitch off the needle. The new stitch is now on the right needle.

IINFO TO THE VIDEO:
This video has NO SOUND. The yarn used is DROPS Snow (100% wool). Find more than 10.000 free patterns and tutorial videos at garnstudio.com
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How to work purled stitches– Continental knitting style

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