Free Knitting Pattern for a Woven Twist.
This knitting pattern creates a fabric with a captivating, interwoven texture that resembles a woven braid or a complex cable. It achieves this effect through a clever combination of slipped stitches, twisted stitches, and small cable crosses. The pattern features four key stitch manipulations: the Right Twist (RT), the Left Twist (LT), the 2-stitch Right Purl Cross (2-st RPC), and the 2-stitch Left Purl Cross (2-st LPC). While it may appear intricate, the pattern is surprisingly repetitive and easy to memorize after a few repeats, making it a rewarding project for knitters of various skill levels. The resulting fabric has a beautiful drape and a dense, textured surface, suitable for scarves, cowls, blankets, or even garment panels.
RT K2tog, do not sl off needle, k first st, sl both sts off needle.
LT K 2nd st tbl, do not sl off needle, k first st, sl both sts off needle.
2-st RPC Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k1, p1 from cn.
2-st LPC Sl 1 st to cen and hold to front, p1, k1 from cn.
Abbreviations:
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- Sl: Slip (In this pattern, slip stitches are always done purlwise unless otherwise stated).
- cn: Cable Needle
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- tbl: Through the back loop.
- RT: Right Twist – Knit two stitches together (K2tog), but do not slip them off the left needle. Then, knit into the first stitch again, and then slip both stitches off the left needle. This creates a right-leaning twist.
- LT: Left Twist – Knit into the second stitch on the left needle through the back loop (tbl), but do not slip it off. Then, knit into the first stitch normally, and then slip both stitches off the left needle. This creates a left-leaning twist.
- 2-st RPC: 2-stitch Right Purl Cross – Slip 1 stitch to a cable needle (cn) and hold it to the back of the work. Knit 1 stitch from the left needle, then purl 1 stitch from the cable needle.
- 2-st LPC: 2-stitch Left Purl Cross – Slip 1 stitch to a cable needle (cn) and hold it to the front of the work. Purl 1 stitch from the left needle, then knit 1 stitch from the cable needle.
Cast On:
(multiple of 4 sts plus 2)
Pattern Directions:
Preparation row (WS): K2, *P2, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 1: P2, *LT, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 3: P1, *2-st RPC, 2-st LPC; rep from *, end p1.
Row 4: K1, p1, k2*, p2, k2 rep from *, end p1, k1.
Row 5: P1, k1, p2, RT; rep from *, end p2, k1, p1.
Row 6: K1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from *, end k2, p1, k1.
Row 7: P1, *2-st LPC, 2-st RPC; rep from *, end p1.
Row 8: *K2, p2; rep from *, end k2.
Rep rows 1-8.
