The Diagonal Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern is an easy texture of a Stockinette background punctuated with diagonal rows of the Seed Stitch.
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This 6-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy-level project with a simple combination of knits and purls. It is a great choice for knitting up impressive blankets, cowls, dishcloths, and more.
This pattern texture features seed stitch rows on a swath of smooth stockinette. This is not a reversible pattern because the right side of the work displays the design, but the wrong (back) side does not. NEW: See my Diagonal Seed Web Story for a quick overview of this pattern!
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
TOOLS AND MATERIALS TO KNIT DIAGONAL SEED STITCH
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HOW TO KNIT THE DIAGONAL SEED STITCH
This is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On with Slingshot or Cast On Thumb Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
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Cast On in Multiples of 6 Stitches
Begin by casting your knitting stitches in multiples of six. For example, you may wish to cast on 24, 30, or 36 stitches onto your needle for this texture if you’re knitting up a scarf.
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Row 1: (right side) * P1, K5 *
On the right side of your knitted work, begin with one purl stitch and five knit stitches. Continue knitting this pattern between the asterisks of six stitches until you reach the end of your row. You will do this on all rows, as well.
Row 2: * P4, K1, P1 *
On the wrong side on row 2, purl four stitches, then one knit stitch, and finish with one purl stitch.
Row 3: * K2, P1, K3 *
Row three is knitting two stitches, purling one stitch, then knitting three stitches.
Row 4: * P2, K1, P3 *
On row 4, purl two stitches, knit one stitch, and purl three stitches.
Row 5: * K4, P1, K1 *
Here on row five, you will knit four stitches, purl one, then finish by knitting one stitch.
Row 6: * K1, P5 *
Lastly on row 6, knit one stitch and purl the remaining five stitches.
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Continue Knitting the Diagonal Seed Stitch Pattern
Continue knitting the pattern by repeating these six rows until your piece is the length you desire. The diagonal texture will continue to develop and build as you keep knitting bottom up!
KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK
Find the Diagonal Seed Stitch on page 32 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern below!
KNITTING VIDEO TUTORIAL DIAGONAL SEED STITCH
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Diagonal Seed Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern
The Diagonal Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern is an easy texture of a Stockinette background punctuated with diagonal rows of the Seed Stitch.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 6
- Row 1 (Right Side): * P1, K5 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * P4, K1, P1 *
- Row 3: * K2, P1, K3 *
- Row 4: * P2, K1, P3 *
- Row 5: * K4, P1, K1 *
- Row 6: * K1, P5 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 6
- Row 1 (Right Side): * P1, K5 *
- Row 2: * K1, P1, K4 *
- Row 3: * K2, P1, K3 *
- Row 4: * K3, P1, K2 *
- Row 5: * K4, P1, K1 *
- Row 6: * K5, P1 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 6 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
6-Row Repeat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
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KNITTING CHART
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