Cables & Arans

Alternating Twists Stitch

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

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

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 Count

6

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.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

Columns | slipped stitches | twisted stitches

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5 thoughts on “Alternating Twists Stitch”

  1. ursula anderson says:

    hello, I enjoy your TUTS very much I learn a lot, do you also have free Tunisian stitches tutorials ? I know the purl and knit stitch, but I like to learn them in patterns.
    thank you a million for your time sincerely ursula

  2. Judy Staroska says:

    Love the look of the Alternating Twist Cable. Can’t wait to try. Just nhope I can do it as easily as you make it look. Thank you for sharing. Stay happy, stay healthy.

  3. elisabeth.handel@yahoo.com says:

    Wow! This is great!! You can incorporate these beautiful stitches to make your own masterpieces!!!

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