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Twisted Stitch
A twisted stitch has crossed legs because it was mounted or worked through a different loop than intended.
What it is
A twisted stitch has crossed legs because it was mounted or worked through a different loop than intended.
How Ruke patterns use it
Some Ruke patterns intentionally use twisted rib, while an accidental twisted stitch changes elasticity and surface consistency. The surrounding fabric decides whether it is a feature or an error.
Pattern notation examples
- Round 2 *K1 twist, p1 twist; repeat from * to end, sm.
- Round 14 *P1 twist, k1 twist; repeat from * to end, sm.
When to use it
Use this guide when one stitch looks tighter or crosses differently from its neighbours.
What to check
Check stitch mount, needle entry and whether the pattern explicitly requests knitting through the back loop.
Common mistakes
Untwisting an intentional stitch pattern or fixing only the visible loop while leaving the mount reversed.