Twigg Stitch

January 1, 2015

While experimenting with colorwork, specifically two-color rib, knitter Twigg stumbled across a whole new method of colorwork knitting, which she named Twigg stitch. Twigg stitch is fully reversible (each side has a slightly different appearance) and lends itself to a variety of stitch patterns and has characteristics similar to two-color brioche stitch. The book's thorough introduction to the basics includes the stitch itself, plus a variety of cast ons, bind offs, increases, and decreases, followed by a series of accessory patterns that put the techniques into practice. Twigg also provides a stitch dictionary for knitters who want to design their own knits using this fascinating technique. Full-color, close-up photographs of the techniques are given throughout--a must since this is a completely new way of knitting. VERDICT Colorwork knitters will appreciate Twigg's creative contribution to knitting literature the most, but those new to colorwork may find the Twigg stitch surprisingly accessible.

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