LT (left twist) and RT (right twist)

[@eileenstapleton654]

Thank you thank you Joan you are the only one to explain this trickey bit of the pattren in detail, hats off to you ,forever grateful ,was about to give up ,another technique I know now .❤❤😊😊😊

[@JessicaJones-me6sp]

This has to be the clearest explanation of twist stitches I have ever seen. I will remember it. Thank you.

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Thank you so much Jessica for taking the time to write. I appreciate your kind words. Super excited you found my video helpful. :)

[@FrancescaPepoon]

Excellent demonstration! These are new stitches for me, and I found your demonstration to be very clear and easy to follow. I'm looking forward to completing the dishcloth so I can practice these stitches. Thanks so much.

[@LawsOfKnitting]

You are welcome Francesca; happy you found it helpful! Thank you for taking the time to write; I appreciate your kind words.

[@mskat36]

The lighting was good. I think that's going to make a beautiful baby blanket! As a newbie knitter, I appreciate how well you explained the stitches. Thank you.

[@LawsOfKnitting]

mskat36 Thanks for letting me know. ♥ I will try to remember to post a picture of the blanket when it's finished on FB. Hey, I LOVE newbie knitters. Relax and have a blast with your needles and yarn. Have you joined me on Facebook yet? facebook.com/LawsOfKnitting

[@lindafitch3677]

Thank you for explaining these stitches so well and again and again. I cannot wait to try this and It would be a beautiful baby blanket too.

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Linda Fitch Hi Linda. Thanks so much for your comment. I am so happy you found the video useful. Let me know how it goes. :)

[@melissareyes8383]

+Joan Laws teger

[@boogiegirl4276]

I agree. This is not too complicated. Thank you for sharing. 😊😊

[@LawsOfKnitting]

I just noticed I never responded to your comment. Sorry about that. I'm glad you you agree. 😀

[@kgerling]

you are an excellent teacher and demonstration

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Kristen York Gerling You are so kind. Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@WhippetLuvs]

Joan, I can't wait to try this.

[@LawsOfKnitting]

+Elayne B How did it go Elayne? Did you make anything for the dogs lately?

[@safam110]

Foi a melhor técnica e explicação sobre os pontos cruzados. Parabéns. Muito obrigada.

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate them very much. So happy you liked the video. 😊❤

[@redredwine1277]

Beautiful pattern, thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas 🍎🎄

[@sabrinatscha2554]

Great tutorial. You have a charming accent.

[@LawsOfKnitting]

You are so sweet! Thanks so much!

[@kostasandrew]

Thanks for the beautiful pattern!

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I do appreciate them and am happy you found my pattern beautiful. ❤

[@lynvy353]

Hey Joan! I love how you demonstrate it 😄 I just have a problem with the RT, no matter how hard I try it always comes off a little too loose and kind of clumsy and the twists don't look too good. but I have no problem at all with the LT. what am I doing wrong !?

[@marinakukis328]

Hello, your video is really great! I am currently trying to knit a sweater by Marie Wallin that calls for twisted stitches, however, the pattern is from a chart. I am afraid I am not too good at following off of a chart, but I just love this sweater and am determined to try it. My question is this: since you use two stitches to do the twisted stitch design, am I correct in thinking that when I make a twisted stitch , that it will count as two stitches on the chart? The first time I tried it I didn't have enough stitches left on the left needle.

[@ileanaleah2545]

Very nice and easy

[@janetjohnson5148]

Thank you.

[@junepopolizio8800]

I have a question. I’m pretty much a beginner to special stitches, but love challenges. My issue is, how do you repair these twisted stitches? I did the opposite stitches in 3 places, but didn’t see it for several rows. How can I go back to repair them? Thank you in advance.

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Dishcloths are the perfect project to try new sts and to learn how to repair them as you need. Good for you for wanting to go with it. First a bit of advice...Always use a lifeline! I use a lifeline with every project. It has saved me countless hours of repair. Years ago I made a cable mistake while working up an intricate cable design on an afghan. I worked up to where I needed the repair and ripped down to the rows I made my cable twist wrong. Now, picture how the twist should have looked, carefully rework the twisted sts as they should have been, and work back up to where you at in your knitting. Lifeline - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWXWq6yNh72Cm9k

[@mooooyhgaming8269]

Great instructions, thanks :)

[@teddybearmn2]

Beautiful pattern, will try this one for sure. Thank yo so much!!1

[@LawsOfKnitting]

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[@mzmscoyote]

I’m new here so I’m a bit lost. I’m trying to find out where to find the pattern. I’m getting the stitch down, but am just making some nice columns right now rather than those gorgeous diamonds

[@LawsOfKnitting]

MSH Chipley Glad you are here. The link to the free pattern is just below the video.

[@doriseaster8043]

joan how do you cast on with dpn

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Wow! I have no idea how I missed your note here. Super sorry, Since it's been a while I assume you already found your answer...but, if not...I cast on all the sts needed and then divide them among all the double points I want to use.

[@lindamcneely]

I am so confused are there several different ways to do this stitch? I just watched on where they go into the back stitch first and then they simply knit the first stitch and slide them both off then I saw another one where they went through the front of the needle to the back and now I see yours. help????

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Linda McNeely Hi Linda, I wouldn’t be surprised if there were lots different ways to work the stitch. My advice is to work the stitch the way the pattern designer what’s it worked. When you come to that stitch in a pattern look at the “Key” in the pattern and read how it’s done. 😃

[@lindamcneely]

thanks Joan I checked the pattern and she does it the way you do. so I will stick with this one thanks again.

[@veronicacarey7925]

Are these the same as left cross and right cross but without using a cable needle?

[@LawsOfKnitting]

They do look like they would be but each stitch twists differently depending on what technique you are using. My advice would be to work the sts the way the (pattern reads) designer wants them worked. The designer uses the cable or not depending on what look they want.

[@veronicacarey7925]

Laws Of Knitting , thank you. using the cable needle slows me down but because the project is underway, I will stick to the pattern instructions. Thanks!

[@LawsOfKnitting]

@@veronicacarey7925 I may have misunderstood your question, so I want to add this...Yes, you can work a cable without a cable needle but I wouldn't substitute a cable for a twist stitch. This video from Knittinghelp will walk you through working a cable without using a cable needle (if you need the video help). I hope I answered your question. Joan kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2enc2mNnaZ-rLs

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Veronica, I was reading a knitting book and read this fabulous article about twisted sts vs cabling. The article reminded me of your question so I thought I would share with you what I read. "The advantage of using the cable needle is that it does not warp the stitches quite so much, and gives a neater and flatter appearance. The advantage of using the twist method is that it is faster and more convenient to work." Fabulous, right? I hope this helps. ❤

[@LilmamaJohns77]

I am a bit confused I downloaded pattern from craftsy and Row 1shuold i be alternating the K1 and the LT to the end of the row

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Hi Shanterrie, I am sorry I am just now getting back with you regarding this. I am on vacation and not checking my messages as often as I should. No, you will not alternate the k1 and the LT. You will K1 and then do the LT across the row to the last st and then knit the last stitch. :)

[@LilmamaJohns77]

Thanks for responding but I ended up figuring it out on my own thanks

[@gerriewalraven3525]

Thank you so much ..Very Nice..👍👍😘

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Thank you so much for your kind words Gerrie. I am glad you liked it.

[@ruheenashah6625]

What about the back side? You didn't show how to do the back rows. Are they suppose to be the same as the front rows?

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Hello ~ Take a quick look at the pattern. All wrong side rows (back rows) are purl rows. You will simply purl every stitch on the wrong side rows (back rows). Let me know how it goes. :)

[@watchgoose]

I just don't bringmy needle back to the front when I do it.

[@crystalhanson916]

So is this also known as LC stich

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Yep, as far as I'm concerned it is. :)

[@ruheenashah6625]

Isn't it suppose to be right twist three times and left twist twice.

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Are you referring to row 7? No, if you start off with 3 RT and 2LT the whole row will be off. Just follow along with how the pattern is written and how I work the row and you will be good. To ease your mind...yes, you will be working 3 RT at times but not at the beginning.

[@jewellellwood1461]

How to canle

[@LawsOfKnitting]

Do you have a question for me? I don't understand your comment. :)

[@dianevidergar1089]

Too much turning makes it hard to follow needles. Stick w rt or left, not both

[@ingridaguilar1901]

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[@watchgoose]

asteriCH?

[@LawsOfKnitting]

This is an asterisk (*). You will see this symbol in knitting patterns. Usually followed by instructions that say "repeat from * to *". I hope this helps.

[@watchgoose]

It's still asterisK not CH

[@LawsOfKnitting]

watchgoose What is your point? I am aware of the fact I have a bit of difficulty pronouncing certain words; asterisk being one. But I am not going to let that stop me from helping others learn to knit.

[@watchgoose]

Helping others learn is a great thing!; But words are spelled a certain way and should be pronounced that way. It's only information, up to you what you do with it. If you can say the word "risk" you can say "asteRISK" ;-)

[@lynvy353]

Hey Joan! I love how you demonstrate it 😄 I just have a problem with the RT, no matter how hard I try it always comes off a little too loose and kind of clumsy and the twists don't look too good. but I have no problem at all with the LT. what am I doing wrong !?