# Purling Backwards in Stranded Knitting Flat
Canonical: https://social-archive.org/evakpe/mdp2wvaZ5T
Original URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bj20JdQqMw
Author: Patty Lyons
Platform: youtube
## Content
The joy of purling backwards really shines when it comes to stranded knitting, ESPECIALLY when you have to trap floats. For a photo tutorial click here - https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/ask-patty-purling-backwards/ To learn more about knitting and purling backwards, check out the class: https://pattylyons.com/product/improve-your-knitting/ To take a 1 hour technique taster class on purling backwards: https://education.pattylyons.com/courses/technique-taster-purling-backwards