The "purl on" part of the Kitchener mantra means that the now first stitch on the front needle is stitched next, with the yarn needle going in as if to purl, and without slipping the stitch off the needle. Pull the yarn all the way through.
Grafting with the Kitchener Stitch
By Sarah E. White, About.com
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