How to knit: Left Twist Stitch

The Left Twist Stitch is a classic knitting technique that creates a subtle twist in your fabric, adding texture similar to small cables without the need for a cable needle. Here’s how to do it:

Left Twist Stitch Instructions (for knitting flat)

1.Slip the next two stitches knitwise and return them to the left needle:

- Insert your right needle into the first stitch knitwise and slip it onto your right needle

- Then insert your right needle into the second stitch knitwise, and slip it as the first stitch.

- Place the slipped stitches back onto the left needle without twisting them.

2.Knit into the back of the second stitch:

- Skip the first stitch on the left needle and insert your right needle into the back of the second stitch from left to right.

- Wrap your yarn around the right needle.

- Pull the yarn through the second stitch but leave it on the left needle.

3.Knit two stitches together through the back loop and slide them off:

- Insert your right needle knitwise into the backs of both stitches on the left needle.

- Wrap the yarn around the right needle and pull it through both stitches.

- Slip both stitches off the left needle to complete the left twist.

You’ve now created a left twist!

Mastering the Left Twist Stitch adds subtle texture and interest to your knitting without the need for a cable needle. Learning this technique enhances your knitting skills, inspiring confidence for future projects.

Are you ready to give it a try? I recommend the Liv Fingerless Gloves, Liv Mittens and Emily Fingerless Gloves, which are knitted using this technique.

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