North, south, east and west; what’s the stitch that we like best? This twirly-whirly pattern of knit and purl ribbings and weltings, alternating with solid blocks of Stockinette, has an additional aspect of textural interest with the technique of working through the back loop. It’s not difficult to create once you get into the rhythm of it!

Compare the front side to the reverse and see how the ribbed squares are enhanced with the simple variation of knitting through the back loop. Equally, this stitch pattern can be further transformed by twisting both knit AND purl stitches. In any case, this classic design is easy to work and stunning to wear.

The subtle variation of knit-through-the-back-loop columns of ribbing alternating with purl welting is an easy way to create stunning texture

Similar to the previous swatch, but notice how changing the width and length of the knit ribbing and purl welting changes the look of the Basketweave pattern, in addition to the transformation with the additional knit-through-the-back-loop technique

A simple Basketweave pattern of knits and purls has added texture when the Stockinette stitches are worked through the back loop

Columns of twisted knit stitches on a Reverse Stockinette background give a subtle impression of Basketweave

Lengthen twisted knit-purl ribbings to alternate with squares and here’s classic elegance for your latest knitting design

The pattern name describes the technique of alternating rows of twisted knit and purl ribbings, but it’s an excruciating title for this vibrantly textured fabric. Please help me to come up with a better term!

Alternating knit-purl ribbings with an added twist make a checkerboard of warmth on this simple classic

Twisting the some knit stitches alternately with rows of ribbing makes the purl stitches extra pearly as it compacts the fabric into a delightful tweedy loft

Here’s a twist on Seed Stitch that compacts the knits and purls for a firmly textured reversible fabric

Here’s an evolved version of the previous “Tulip” pattern with additional variations of Twisted stitch ribbing. Simply repeat the 4-row bands of knits and purls for a textural Keukenhof to appear under your needles. Working this in coloured bands or ombre-toned yarns could become an eternal springtime!