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Purl Through Back Loop

Also known as: Purl One Through Back Loop

Abbreviation: ptbl, p1tbl, p tbl

KnittingBasic StitchSpecial Technique

Chart Symbol(s)

knitting chart symbol for the Purl Through Back Loop stitch (abbreviated as ptbl, p1tbl, p tbl). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Purl Through Back Loop stitch (abbreviated as ptbl, p1tbl, p tbl). Variant 2

Definition

A purl stitch worked by inserting the needle into the back leg of the stitch instead of the front. Produces a twisted purl stitch. Less common than ktbl but used when twisted stitches need to be maintained on wrong-side rows.

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