Twin Stitch Knit and Purl - TSK and TSP

When it comes to sock knitting, it's no secret that I'm a big fan of shadow wrapped short row heels and toes. I love them because creating the special turning stitch, known as the twin stitch, is fairly simple to understand.

Before You Begin

Ultimately, a twin stitch is a stitch where two loops, or twin loops, emerge from the same lower stitch. Likewise, a triplet stitch is a stitch where three loops are coming out of the same lower stitch.

Materials

• Zitron Trekking Sport yarn
• addi Rocket Squared circular knitting needles

Thanks to Skacel for providing the yarn and needles used in this tutorial. These products are available locally at many yarn shops and online at Makers' Mercantile.

Twin Stitch and Triplet Stitch

Recommended Pattern

Ready to try this technique in a pattern? The Grand Staircase Socks Pattern has videos to help you learn more about:

• Invisible Circular Cast On
• Alternating Helical Stripes
• Deciphering Mosaic Knitting Charts and 3 tips for Mosaic Knitting
• TSK/TSP - Twin (Triplet) Stitch Knit & Purl
• Tubular Bind Off in the Round for K1, P1, Ribbing

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