Left twist is a mini-cable technique worked over two stitches without using a cable needle. The knitter works the second stitch on the left needle through the back loop, then knits the first stitch normally, slipping both off together. This creates a tight, diagonal line leaning left, often used in traveling stitch patterns or mock cables.
Heard on the job
The pattern calls for an LT followed by two purls to create the twisted ribbing effect.
Do not mix it up with
- RT: LT crosses the stitches so the top strand leans left, while RT crosses them to lean right.