This distinctive textured fabric, created with a slipped-stitch technique, employs two yarnsone for each rowproducing a richly layered, reversible knit with a characteristic columnar or ribbed appearance. Often showcasing complex, colorful designs, it’s achieved through a combination of slipped stitches and yarn overs, creating a double-sided fabric thicker and more elastic than standard knitting.
The resulting double-layered fabric offers exceptional warmth and insulation, making it ideal for cold-weather accessories and garments. Its reversible nature provides versatility, allowing for contrasting color combinations and visual interest. Historically, this technique has roots in various knitting traditions, and its contemporary resurgence highlights its aesthetic and functional appeal for modern makers. This highly textured knitting style offers both practicality and visual appeal, which contributes to its popularity among knitters of all skill levels.
