Knitting And Crocheting Terms

noun a person or thing that has been rejected or discarded

verb to get rid of or discard something

adjective referring to something that has been discarded or rejected

• The sailor prepared to cast off the ropes and set sail.
• Let's cast off and get this boat moving!
• I'm ready to cast off this dead weight and start fresh.
• It's time to cast off the old habits and embrace a new way of living.

noun a knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from right to left

verb to knit with a purl stitch

• The intricate lace pattern was created using a combination of knit and purl stitches.
• I'm trying to learn how to purl in my knitting class, but it's a bit tricky.
• I totally purl-fected my scarf last night, it looks amazing!
• She tried to purl her way out of the situation, but eventually had to face the consequences.