Knit with Aabhar – 3-Stitch Twisted Rib Pattern

Pattern Description

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The 3-Stitch Twisted Rib is a rib knitting pattern creating twisted stitches with a type of cable stitch. The ribbed columns are created on a background of reverse stockinette stitches.

It is an intermediate-level knitting pattern that can be a good design option for home decor projects. Unlike conventional rib knitting patterns, it does not shrink much.

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Pattern Details

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Abbreviations

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This free knit pattern is written in US terms. You can also check out other common knit abbreviations. 

CN	Cable needle
CO	Cast on
k	Knit
p	Purl
st (s)	Stitch (es)
RS	Right side
WS	Wrong side

Special stitch:

C3 (Cross – 3) –

1. Knit into front of 3rd stitch on the left needle.
2. Knit the 1st stitch in usual way and slip it off left needle.
3. Knit the 2nd stitch in usual way and slip both 2nd and 3rd stitches off left needle together.

Pattern Instructions

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CO (Multiple of 5 stitches) + 2 stitches. For example, you can cast on (5 x 4) + 2 = 22 stitches to knit a sample swatch. 

Row 1 (WS):	k2, * p3, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 2:	p2, * C3, p2; rep from * to end.

Repeat these free knit pattern instructions (2 rows) until you have reached the desired length for your work.

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Check out other easy-to-learn, beginner-friendly ‘Rib‘ knitting patterns:

• Eyelet Mock Cable Ribbing Stitch Pattern
• Garter Rib Stitch Pattern
• Plaited Rib Stitch Pattern
• Beaded Rib Stitch Pattern

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