Twisted Knit Stitches in Loop Yarn

For normal knit stitches in loop yarn, we try not to let the loops twist. However, twisting them on purpose can create some fun textures! See how to make twisted knit stitches in loop yarn, and the different textures they create.

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What is loop yarn?

Knitting is basically scooping up loops of yarn and pulling them through other loops of yarn. The needles help us to form the loops and keep them even. Loop yarn already has these loops sewn into it, which means no needles are needed. With preformed loops, everyone’s stitches are the same size. So there’s also no need to swatch or measure gauge!

For this tutorial, I’m using Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. Yarnspirations sent me this yarn for free for a pattern, which I will be posting soon! It’s the same soft, fluffy feel of Bernat Blanket, but in a loop yarn format.

Loops and Stitches

For the sake of clarity, I will be calling unworked loops that are on the working yarn “loops” and loops that have already been worked “stitches”.

Working Back and Forth

With loop yarn, it’s not necessary to turn your work, so you can work your entire piece on the right side of the fabric. Simply work in one direction (e.g. left to right) then work back in the opposite direction (e.g. right to left)

Normal Knit Stitch (k)

Pull the next loop on the working yarn through the indicated stitch, from back to front. When doing this, make sure the stitch is lying flat and is not twisted at all.

Doing this for every stitch creates a stockinette fabric with the typical V shaped stitches.

Left Twisted Knit Stitch (lt)

Twist the indicated stitch to the left (clockwise), then pull the next loop through it as to knit. This makes the right leg of the stitch cross over the top, towards the left.

Left twisted stitches create an almost cable like texture, with lines leaning to the left.

Right Twisted Knit Stitch (rt)

Twist the indicated stitch to the right (counterclockwise), then pull the next loop through it as to knit. This makes the left leg of the stitch cross over the top, towards the right.

Right twisted stitches create the same cable-like texture, but with lines leaning to the right.

Mix it Up

Use twisted stitches together, and/or with untwisted stitches to create designs. For example, alternating rows of left twisting and right twisting stitches create a zig-zag, herringbone texture. What other fun designs can you create with twisted stitches?

Twisted Knit Stitches with Loop Yarn Video Tutorial

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Try it with Needles

You can use this same technique when knitting with knitting needles. See this Twisted Stitches tutorial to learn how!

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