Originally Posted by
mookien
Hopefully, Barb T. can shed light on the difference between purling and braiding, assuming there actually is one.
I'm not Barb, and won't presume to speak for her, but purling (in this sense) is the art of twisting a group of a few strands of thread in one direction, then twisting the groups together in the opposite direction, like AKScott has done here. Braiding (or plaiting, as the old folks call it) is the art of taking 3 or more strands and passing them over and under and around each other, like "pigtails" which little girls used to wear in the hair.
Beautiful work, by the way, AKScott. You've almost inspired me to purl my half-plaid. It's a 54" square. Think I'll have it done by Christmas? 
--dbh
When given a choice, most people will choose.
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