Alternating Twists Stitch

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About This Stitch Pattern

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the alternating twists stitch. The alternating twists stitch creates a dense but delicate cable pattern. The alternating twists stitch would be great for baby blankets, scarves, and baby sweaters!

[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI_zZk6m1YkVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Alternating Twist Cable Stitch | Knitting Stitch Pattern | English Style (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI_zZk6m1Yk)

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
Sl”]Slip Stitch
WYIB”]With Yarn In Back
WYIF”]With Yarn In Front

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Multiple of 9 + 2 sts

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 9 + 2

Row 1 (WS): K2, *p3, k1, p3, k2; rep from * to end
Row 2: *P2, wyib sl 1, k2, p1, k2, wyib sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 3: K2, *wyif sl 1, p2, k1, p2, wyif sl 1, k2; rep from * to end
Row 4: *P2, drop sl st off needle to front of work, k2, pick up dropped st and knit it, p1, wyib sl next 2 sts, drop sl st off needle to front of work, sl same 2 sts back to LH needle, pick up dropped st and knit it; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 5: K2, *p3, k1, p3, k2; rep from * to end
Row 6: *P2, k3, p1, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2

Repeat rows 1-6 until you have reached your desired length.