Cables & Arans, Colorwork

Knot Ridges with Twists Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the knot ridges with twists stitch. This stitch uses two colors, slip stitches and a 3 stitch cable to create a lovely fabric with little bumps and twists. The knot ridges with twists stitch would be great to for baby sweaters, mittens or cozy lap blankets.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
sl st
Slip Stitch
C3R
Cable 3 Right – slip next 2sts onto cable needle hold to back of work, k1, k2 from cable needle.

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 8 + 5

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 8 + 5

    • Note: Slip all stitches purlwise
    • Row 1: (right side) Using A, k5, *C3R, k5; rep from * to end
    • Row 2: Using A, purl
    • Row 3: Using B, [k1, sl 1] twice, k1, * sl 3, [k1, sl 1] twice, k1; rep from * to end
    • Row 4: Using B, [k1, sl 1] twice, k1, * yf, sl 3, yb, [k1, sl 1] twice, k1; rep from * to end

Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

cables | knot | ridge | twist | two-color