Inside: Learn how to loom knit the Ripple Twist stitch with the written instructions, chart and tutorial videos for both right and left handers. Includes free blanket square pattern in 3 sizes.
This stitch pattern would look beautiful as a scarf, blanket or wrap. It won’t curl up at the edges so you don’t need to plan for a border. But be warned, it’s not reversible; the back looks different than the front.
Ripple Twist Square
By Kristen Mangus
A downloadable PDF of this pattern is available in my Etsy store and from Ravelry at the links below:
MATERIALS
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Yarn
Medium (#4) worsted weight yarn
Red Heart Super Saver in Spring Green used in sample.
Loom
⅜” small gauge (SG) loom with at least 32 (40, 56) pegs.
KB Flexee Loom Skinny used in sample.
ABBREVIATIONS
LT = Left Twist (see notes below)
RT = Right Twist (see notes below)
K = Uwrap Knit
P = Purl
Rep = Repeat
St(s) = Stitch(es)
For a refresher on loom knitting basics see the blog posts below to get started:
13 Questions for Beginner Loom Knitters
How to Loom Knit Basics (cast on, knit, purl, & bind off)
How to Loom Knit Basic Stitch Patterns (garter st, seed st and ribbing)
How to Loom Knit in the Round
GAUGE
18 sts x 32 rows in 4” in ripple twist stitch pattern
SKILL LEVEL Easy
MEASUREMENTS
Option 1: 7” x 9” (18 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 square sizes in this pattern that are commonly used to make blankets.
The Ripple Twist stitch pattern is a multiple of 4+4 if you want to change the size.
Left Twist: Skip one stitch and Ewrap knit second stitch, place stitch to hold on peg before slipped. Knit the skipped stitch then place on empty peg. Move held stitch to empty peg. Pull snug any loose stitches.
Right Twist: Pick up stitch and place to hold on previous peg to skip. Knit next stitch and place on empty peg. Move held stitch to empty peg and knit. Pull snug any loose stitches.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 32 (40, 56) sts.
Row 1: P1. *P2. LT. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P3.
Row 2: P3. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Row 3: K1. *K2. RT. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3.
Row 4: K3. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last st. K1.
Row 5: P1. *LT. P2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. LT. P1.
Row 6: P1. K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Row 7: K1. *RT. K2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. RT. K1.
Row 8: P3. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Repeat rows 1-8 until desired length. Bind off in pattern on an even row.
CHART
Ripple Twist Knitting Chart
The area in red shows one full repeat of the stitch pattern.
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Loom Knit Ripple Twist Video Tutorials
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The following videos show how to loom knit the Ripple Twist stitch pattern. They show each row of the pattern instructions in detail and teach how to work the Right Twist and Left Twist stitches.
ERROR NOTE: In the video on Row 3 I say to begin the row with a ‘Knit 1’, but you should “Knit 3” as stated in the pattern and on the chart.
Right handed
Left handed
I hope you enjoy loom knitting the Ripple Twist stitch. Check out some of my other loom knit stitch patterns:
Edelweiss Stitch
Sisal and Seagrass
Tumbling Moss Blocks
Dewdrop Stitch
Diamond Lace Stitch (Mock Crochet)
Seafoam Stitch
Trinity/Raspberry Stitch
Triple Rib Stitch
Seed Stitch
Pamela Coleman
Thursday 26th of August 2021
Thank you so much for sharing. Unfortunately I am a visual learner. lol I need to see it done to learn. I have watched many of your videos and learned so much from you. Thanks again.