Yarn shown in this swatch: Katia 100% cotton
Needles: US 3 – 3.25mm
Skill: Intermediate

Techniques used:
Knit: K.
Purl: P.
Slip stitch purlwise with yarn in front: Sl.
Right twist: RT – Skip 1 stitch and knit the second stitch, leave on needle; then knit the skipped stitch, slip both stitches from the needle together.
Left twist: LT – Skip 1 stitch and knit into back of second stitch, leave on needle; then knit the skipped stitch, slip both stitches from the needle together.

Instructions: Cast on a multiple of  6 sts +3.
Row 1: * K1, RT; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: * P1, sl 1, p1; repeat from * to end.
Row 3: * RT, k1; repeat from * to end.
Row 4: * P2, sl 1; repeat from * to end.
Row 5: K2, * RT, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 6: * Sl 1, p2; repeat from * to end.
Rows 7 through 12: Repeat rows 1 through 6.
Row 13: * K1, RT; repeat from * to end.
Row 14: * P1, sl 1, p1; repeat from * to end.
Row 15: * K1, LT; repeat from * to end.
Row 16: * Sl 1, p2; repeat from * to end.
Row 17: K2, * LT, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 18: * P2, sl 1; repeat from * to end.
Row 19: * LT, k1; repeat from * to end.
Row 20: * P1, sl 1, p1; repeat from * to end.
Rows 21 through 26: Repeat rows 15 through 20.
Row 27: * K1, LT; repeat from * to end.
Row 28: * Sl 1, p2; repeat from * to end.
Repeat these 28 rows.