How to Knit the Ripple Twist Stitch

Inside: Learn to knit the Ripple Twist Stitch with written instructions, tutorial videos plus a free blanket square pattern in 3 sizes.

I am really enjoying these new stitches each month.

It’s a fun challenge to look for stitch patterns that I haven’t tried before and explore how they can be used.

This month’s stitch, the Ripple Twist, creates a unique basketweave pattern using twisted stitches.  These twisted stitches are like mini cables that add a little flair to a plain weave.

The best part is that you don’t need a cable needle to create the twists. That keeps it easy enough for a beginner knitter that may not be ready to tackle a more complex cable stitch.

Ripple Twist Square

By Kristen Mangus

Pattern includes written instructions for 3 square sizes, knitting chart and links to fully captioned tutorial videos.

MATERIALS

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Yarn
Medium (#4) worsted weight yarn
Red Heart Super Saver in Light Blue used in sample.

Needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) needles
Prym US 7 24” circular needle used in sample.

Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

ABBREVIATIONS

LT = Left Twist (see notes below)
RT = Right Twist (see notes below)
K = Knit
P = Purl
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side

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GAUGE

19 sts x 25.5 rows in 4” in ripple twist stitch pattern

SKILL LEVEL Easy

MEASUREMENTS 

Option 1: 7.5” x 9” (19 cm x 23 cm)
Option 2: 9” x 7” (23 cm x 18 cm)
Option 3: 12” x 12” (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm)

NOTES

I’ve included two square sizes in this pattern that are commonly used to make blankets.  NOTE: Option 1 is slightly wider than the standard 7” width due to the stitch pattern multiple.  

The Ripple Twist stitch pattern is a multiple of 4+4 if you want to change the size.

Left Twist (LT): Skip one stitch and knit second stitch in the back loop, then knit the skipped stitch. Slip both stitches from needle together.

Right Twist (RT): Skip one stitch and knit second stitch, then knit the skipped stitch. Slip both stitches from needle together.

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 36 (44, 60) sts.

Row 1 (RS): P1. *P2. LT. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P3.

Row 2: K3. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last st. K1.

Row 3: K1. *K2. RT. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3.

Row 4: P3. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last st. P1.

Row 5: P1. *LT. P2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. LT. P1.

Row 6: K1. P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last st. K1.

Row 7: K1. *RT. K2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. RT. K1.

Row 8: K3. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last st. K1.

Repeat rows 1-8 until desired length. Bind off in pattern.

CHART

Ripple Twist Knitting Chart

The area in red shows one full repeat of the stitch pattern.

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How to Knit the Ripple Twist Stitch Video Tutorials

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The following video tutorials demonstrate how to knit the Ripple Twist stitch pattern. They are fully captioned and available for both right and left handed knitters.

NOTE: The left handed video was created by flipping the original video. The terms Right and Left may not match up with the direction you see in the video. Follow the video rather than the audio instructions to correctly recreate the stitch pattern.

Right handed

Left handed