Criss Cross Twist Pattern

Criss Cross stitch also known as Cross stitch, Woven Basket stitch, Diagonal Basket Weave stitch, Wicker stitch
Pattern

+ Cast on an odd number of sts.
Purl 1 row. (this is optional, but makes it easier and gives you a nice, smooth edge at the cast on)

Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, *knit the second stitch TBL, then knit the first stitch TFL and slip both sts from the needle together; rep from  * to end.

Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, *purl the second stitch, then purl the first stitch, and slip both stitches from the needle together; rep from * to end.

Rep Rows 1-2.

+ Cast on an even number of sts.
Row 1 (RS): *Knit the second stitch TBL, then knit the first stitch TFL and slip both sts from the needle together; rep from  * to end.
Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, *purl the second stitch, then purl the first stitch, and slip both stitches from the needle together; rep from * to last st, slip 1.
Rep Rows 1-2.