Twisted Ribbing Tutorial

This tutorial will help you to master the tricky technique of 1x1 twisted ribbing knit on the flat and will help you to add an extra wow factor to your knitting projects! I use twisted knitting in many of my patterns online so watch this video and become the twisted rib MASTER to then ace my patterns!

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Abbreviations

K1 = Knit 1 stitch

P1 = Purl 1 stitch

K1tbl = Knit 1 stitch through the back loop
P1tbl = Purl 1 stitch through the back loop

Method

The twisted rib is knit very similarly to a normal 1x1 rib where one stitch is knitted and the next is purled. The twist comes into play through the use of knitting and purling through the back loop of the stitch instead of the front loop that is usually used.

The method for twisted ribbing will vary depending upon whether you are casting on an odd or an even number of stitches. 

Even Number

When casting on an even number of stitches the row pattern is as follows:

Row 1: K1tbl P1 

Row 2: K1 P1tbl

Odd Number

When working with an odd number of stitches the row pattern changes only slightly:

Row 1: K1tbl P1

Row 2: P1tbl K1

Repeat these two rows until the length of twisted ribbing you require for your pattern has been achieved! To see how to knit and purl through the back loop watch the tutorial video below.