| 单词 | purl edge |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspurl edge purl edge n. (a) chiefly Lacemaking and Needlework an ornamental edging formed by a series of small loops or twists of thread; (b) Knitting an edge made by casting on or off using the needles as in purl stitch. ΚΠ 1882 S. F. A. Caulfeild & B. C. Saward Dict. Needlework 387/1 Pearl-edge. Otherwise written Purl-edge. A narrow kind of thread edging, made to be sewn upon lace, as a finish to the edge; or projecting loops of silk at the sides of ribbons, formed by making some of the threads of the weft protrude beyond the selvedge. 1909 N.E.D. at Purl sb.1 Purl-edge, an edge made by ‘taking off’ the end stitches purl-wise; i.e. by turning the wires as in purl-stitch. 1917 L. T. Coates Amer. Dressmaking Step by Step ix. 160 Draw the needle through, drawing the thread tightly so that it makes a tight purl edge. 1966 Times (San Mateo, Calif.) 27 Sept. 5/1 (advt.,) Pure Linen Place Mat sets..with ecru color embroidered initial and purl edge on napkins and mats. 2005 What is Best Cast-on for Socks? in rec.crafts.textiles.yarn (Usenet newsgroup) 11 Feb. There's the purl cast-on for when you want that nice crisp purl edge on the right side of the work. < as lemmas |
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