1/3 Left Purl Cross (1/3 LPC) and its chart symbol
The steps for 1/3 LPC in right-handed knitting are: Slip one stitch to a cable needle, and hold to the front of the work. Purl three stitches from the left needle. Knit one stitch from the cable needle.
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Watch to Learn
The video below shows you how to knit 1/3 Left Purl Cross (1/3 LPC) in English and Continental style.
Left-handed 1/3 Left Purl Cross (1/3 LPC)
1/3 LPC leans to the left, so in order to keep the same leaning direction, its left-handed version is actually worked like 1/3 RPC.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.