its like a knit stich except you slide the needle down in the stich instead of up
Probably means Purl, Purl
Purling is knitting the purl stitch.
Usually in knitting instructions, the letter P stands for purl.
Knitting.
One can learn how to knit and purl from videos on YouTube. This is a good way to learn because one can actually see how to do it rather than just following instructions. Vogue Knitting and Knitting Help also help one learn how to purl.
There are several sites that offer tutorials on how to get started at a purl stitch including Knitting Help and Knitting Daily. One can also go to a book store such as Barnes & Noble and read a knitting for beginners book.
In knitting, "purlways" typically refers to the direction or pattern created by purl stitches. When you knit a piece with alternating knit and purl stitches, the purl stitches create a textured, raised effect on the fabric. This technique is commonly used in ribbing and various stitch patterns to add depth and interest to the knitting project. The term is not widely used but may describe areas where purl stitches dominate.
In knitting, the purl version of "ready" refers to the technique used to create a purl stitch, which is the opposite of a knit stitch. When a knit stitch is created by inserting the needle into the front of the stitch, a purl stitch requires inserting the needle into the back. This technique is essential for creating textured patterns and different fabric appearances in knitting.
P2tog means to Purl 2 stitches together.
If you are alternating each stitch (knit, purl, knit, purl) the pattern is called ribbing. If you alternate each row (row 1 knit, row 2 purl) it is called stockinette stitch.
Yarn
Stocking Stitch (knit a row, purl a row, repeat)