This Chevron Seed Stitch Pattern is 4-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern that creates a graphic texture. On a Stockinette Stitch background, this texture has raised purl stitches in a modern, horizontal zigzag texture.
This easy pattern is perfect to knit up a chunky scarf or classy pillow with a simple combination of knits and purls.
Get your free written pattern instructions with a video tutorial below. You may also purchase my ad-free Knit Stitch Pattern Book in both hardcopy and e-book formats.

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CLOSER LOOK at the Chevron Seed Stitch Pattern
The zigzags of the purls on a stockinette canvas create the Chevron pattern.
This is not a reversible pattern, meaning that the Right and Wrong sides look different. The Right side (front) has the pattern design and the Wrong side (back) has a smooth inverted texture.
Knitting Techniques
The Chevron Seed Stitch 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
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends

Knitting Pattern Book (ad-free)
Find the Chevron Seed Stitch on page 18 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!

Printable Knitting Instructions

Printable Knitting Pattern
Learn how to knit one of my favorite vintage knitting stitches, a Chevron Seed Stitch Pattern with a 4-Row Repeat series of knits and purls.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 8
- Row 1 (Right Side): * P1, K3, P1, K3 *
- Row 2: * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
- Row 3: * K2, P1, K3, P1, K1 *
- Row 4: * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 8
- Row 1: * P1, K3, P1, K3 *
- Row 2: * K1, P1, K5, P1 *
- Row 3: * K2, P1, K3, P1, K1 *
- Row 4: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until your piece is the length you desire.
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
4-Row Repeat
Lies Flat
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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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