An effect like smocked fabric is created by making knot stitches in alternating positions. Working the ribbing with twisted stitches emphasizes the texture of the knitted fabric.
Ribbed Butterflies Knit Stitch. Cast On A multiple of 5, plus 2 for symmetry, and plus 2 edge stitches. Five-stitch repeat. Set up rows: 1-5. Repeat rows: 6-9. The edge stitches