French Twist by Caro in the City

French Twist

Knitting
November 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 56 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
100 - 110 yards (91 - 101 m)
One size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

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Do you have about 25 grams of that perfect fingering yarn left in your stash? That is all you need to knit the French Twist!

The point-to-point construction with the knit-as-you-go i-cord and scalloped edge will keep you wanting to knit just a little more… and a little more. The French Twist scarflet will be the spice of any outfit, whether yours or a knitworthy friend’s!

The French Twist is perfect for beginners. Here are the basic skills you will need to knit it:

long-tail cast on
knit
purl
kf&b (bar increase)
k2tog (decrease)
slip stitch
simple 4-stitch cable
pick up stitches
Kitchener stitch

Length from tip to tip: approximately 88 cm 34.5”

Width at widest point: approximately 9 cm 3.5”