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Purse Stitch

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Purse Stitch.

Purse Stitch.

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Definition:

Works on an even number of stitches.

Row one: Knit one, *yarn over, purl two together. Repeat from * to the last stitch, knit one.

Repeat this row for pattern.

Note: This pattern can also be done by purling the first and last stitch instead of knitting them.

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