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
Alternating purl and knit stitches creates stockinette stitch.
Compound of 裏 (ura, 'back, reverse') and 編み (ami, 'knitting'), referring to the stitch that appears on the reverse side of knitted fabric.