[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Purl through back loop

[slery]

Oops, just realised you wanted purl through the back and NOT pfb.
Cindy

On 3/5/2026 9:58 AM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:
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> Dixie, that sounds like a neat and easy solution.  I’m writing it down.
>
> Tracy
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> *From:*NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On 
> Behalf Of *Dixie via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:34 AM
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> *Cc:* Dixie <cobaltblueheron at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Purl through back loop
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> I cannot do the calisthenics needed to purl through the back loop.
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> What I do is
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> Step 1: slip the stitch to the right needle purl-wise.
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> Step 2: Slip the stitch back to the left needle twisting it 180 
> degrees clock-wise.  You’ve now made the back loop the front loop.
>
> Step 3: purl that stitch through the front loop.
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> Cheating, yes.  Effective, yes.
>
> Dixie
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> *From:*NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On 
> Behalf Of *Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 5, 2026 8:48 AM
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> *Cc:* carcione at access.net
> *Subject:* [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Purl through back loop
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> I know how to knit through the back loop, but can anyone explain to me 
> how to purl through back loop?  I’ve tried, but I can’t figure it out. 
> Or is it too complicated to explain, and I need to get someone to show 
> me?  I know a very good knitter, but she’s not so good at explaining 
> patiently.
>
> Tracy
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