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The Fractured Lattice stitch pattern is a lovely twist-stitch pattern. In fact, it is an easy to work pattern.
In this particular pattern, the twist-stitch pattern is broken into overlapping chevrons made by diagonal lines. This makes for a very interesting, textured fabric.
Actually, the herringbone effect pattern lends itself well to structured garments as well as sturdy baskets, etc.
If you are not a big fan of using a cable needle this is a great pattern for you. There is no cable needle required as the Fractured Lattice stitch pattern utilizes twisted stitches.

Techniques Needed For Fractured Lattice Stitch Pattern
Abbreviation Description Tutorial
k knit Knit Stitch Continental Style
Knit Stitch English Style
p purl Purl Stitch Continental Style
Purl Stitch English Style
Other Abbreviations Used
ws wrong side
rs right side
rep repeat
st(s) stitch(es)
RT Right Twist
LT Left Twist
k2 tog-b knit 2 stitches together through the back loops
How to Make the Twisted Stitches
This stitch pattern uses 2 different techniques to produce either a Left Twist (LT) or a Right Twist (RT).
How to Make the Left Twist (LT)
With the right-hand needle behind the left-hand needle, skip one st and knit the 2nd st in the back loop; then insert the right-hand needle into the backs of both sts (the skipped st and the 2nd st) and k2 tog-b.
How to Make the Right Twist (RT)
K2 tog, leaving sts on left-hand needle; then insert right-hand needle from the front between the two sts just knitted together, and knit the first st again; then slip both sts from needle together.
Instructions (Knitted Flat)
Multiple of 8 sts
Row 1(WS): Purl
Row 2: * LT, k2, LT, RT; rep from *
Row 3: Purl
Row 4: K1, * LT, k2, RT, k2; rep from *, end last repeat k1
Row 5: Purl
Row 6: * RT, LT, RT, k2; rep from *
Row 7: Purl
Row 8: K3, * LT, k2, RT k2; rep from *, end LT, k3.
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you reach the desired length.