1. to knit with a basic stitch that produces a ribbed texture
2. to flow with a gentle murmuring sound

1. a knitting stitch that creates a ribbed pattern
2. a gentle murmuring sound of flowing water

Examples

• She purls every other row to create the ribbed pattern.
• The knitting pattern calls for two knits followed by two purls.
• The stream purls softly over the smooth stones.
• We could hear the brook purls in the distance.
• The scarf requires alternating knits and purls.
• The gentle purls of the creek were soothing.
• She learned to purl after mastering the basic knit stitch.