裏うら編あみ

noun

purl stitch; purl knitting

Refers to the purl stitch in knitting, the reverse of the knit stitch (表編み). Used in knitting contexts.

See also: 表編み

• 裏うら編あみと表おもて編あみを交こう互ごに編あむと、メリヤス編あみになる。

  Alternating purl and knit stitches creates stockinette stitch.