What is the difference between knitting and pearling?

Question: I have always wanted to know.

Answer: Knitting is when one needle goes in up and behind the stitch you're working, and purling is when the needle goes in down and in front of the stitch you're working. People use knitting combined with purling to change the texture of the piece they're working on. For example, if you see a ribbed scarf, it's usually done by knitting and purling, and repeating the pattern. It's easier to understand if you see how it's done. There are great little videos at www.knittinghelp.com

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