Alternating Cross Twist Stitch Free Pattern. This stitch is pure motion. Small left and right crosses trade places every row, creating a tight, braided surface with no wasted space. The texture is dense, graphic, and confident. Ideal for cuffs, hats, and panels where structure and definition matter more than softness.

Abbreviations

• K – Knit
• P – Purl
• LC – Left Cross (slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold in front, knit 1, then knit 1 from cable needle)
• RC – Right Cross (slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold in back, knit 1, then knit 1 from cable needle)
• RS – Right Side
• WS – Wrong Side
• rep – Repeat
• sts – Stitches
• patt – Pattern

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Stitch Pattern Instructions

Multiple of 4 stitches

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Row 1 (RS):
*K2, 1/1 LC; repeat from * to end.

Row 2 (WS):
*P1, 1/1 RC, P1; repeat from * to end.

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Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for pattern.