How to do twisted rib stitch?

The twisted rib stitch involves knitting through the back loop of the knit stitch and purling as normal.

Here’s how to execute the twisted rib stitch, based on the provided reference:

1. Knit one through the back loop (ktbl): Instead of knitting into the front of the stitch, insert your needle into the back of the stitch and knit as usual. If it feels too tight, you can loosen the stitch first.
2. Purl one (p1): This is a regular purl stitch.

Therefore, a simple twisted rib pattern would be:

• Knit 1 through the back loop, purl 1. Repeat.

This creates a tighter, more defined rib than standard ribbing.