purler

/ˈpɜr.lər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that purls, especially a device that weaves yarn or thread into a fabric with a ribbed texture.

“The old knitting machine was a purler, creating intricate patterns with the wool yarn.”

Synonyms

  • knitter
  • weaver

Antonyms

  • unraveler
  • unweaver