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How to: Purl Front Back (PFB)

How to Purl Front Back (PFB)
Purl Front Back (PFB) is an increasing stitch which is usually worked on the wrong side, it’s created by purling in the front loop, then in the back loop of one stitch.

Watch to Learn

The video shows you how to do a Purl Front Back (PFB).

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Left-Handed Purl Front Back (PFB)

Please watch the video below to learn how to do Purl Front Back (PFB) in left-handed knitting.

If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.

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