Twisted Pearl Stitch (double knit)

Knitting in double knit with Rib stitches can create so many varieties, but each one is a new stitch to use in many applications. Rib creates a very stretchy knit that retains its shape.

With the Twisted Pearl Stitch, the back of this stitch looks just the same so it is a good one for showing both sides.

Very pretty and similar to our traditional Rib, but you will find that the ribs are tighter in this stitch, and the same on both sides.

The background weave shows an angle strand when the rib is opened. (See up close insert.) Be sure to work with an even number of stitches.

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Loom: 10” knitting loom or any loom with 22 + pegs with a width of 1 cm between rows of pegs.

Yarn: Any #4 worsted weight yarn in wool, acrylic or blend. Sample square is knit with Lion Brand Heartland.

Abbreviations: L=left, R=right

Close up detail of this stitch with color background.

Instructions:

Cast On 22 stitches in pattern working L to R with at least (1) open peg to L of slip knot.

(Option would be to cast on with stockinette, lay anchor yarn, and wrap in pattern for row #1)

So, let’s see how it looks on the loom: We are creating a square that is approximately 10″ X 10″ just to learn the new stitch. When complete, makes a great wash cloth.

Step 1: Start with a slip knot on peg 2 top.

Step 2: Wrap straight down around peg 2 bottom.

Step 3: Bring yarn back to peg 1 and wrap around top peg from inside to outside and straight down around bottom peg #1.

Step 4: Bring yarn from bottom peg 1 to top peg 4, wrap around top of peg and down to bottom peg 4 and wrap.

Step 5: Go back to peg 3 top wrapping to L and down around the bottom peg.

Step 6: You will see that the repeat is to skip a peg, wrap the next peg, top to bottom pegs straight down, and then go back to skipped peg and wrap the pegs around top, going straight down to bottom peg. Then repeat skipping the next stitch.

Step 7: Work in this manner across the 22 pegs. Lay a piece of anchor yarn.

Turn the loom around, so that you are again working from L to R. This shows the return over the anchor yarn.