Chevron Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This Chevron Seed Stitch Pattern is creates a graphic texture with an easy series of knits and purls. On a Stockinette Stitch background, this texture has raised purl stitches in a modern, horizontal zigzag texture.
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Knitting Instructions
Knitted Flat on Straight Needles
Cast On Multiples of 8 Stitches
Casting on as many multiples of eight stitches as desired for the length of your project.
Row 1 (Right Side): * P1, K3, P1, K3 *
Purl one, knit three stitches, purl one, and knit three. Continue this eight-stitch repeat within the asterisks all the way down the row.
Row 2: * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
Knit one, purl five, knit one, and purl one.
Row 3: * K2, P1, K3, P1, K1 *
Knit two, purl one, knit three, purl one, and knit one.
Row 4: * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
Purl two, knit one, purl one, knit one, and purl three.
Repeat Rows 1 Through 4
Repeat rows one through four until your work is the length you desire. Bind off when complete.
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About the Chevron Seed Stitch
The zigzags of the purls on a stockinette canvas create the vintage Chevron Seed pattern.
Stitch Techniques: A series of easy knits and purls create the raised zigzag pattern.
Row Repeat: Knit up the Chevron Seed Stitch in a simple 4-row repeat.
Not Reversible: This is not a reversible pattern because the right side of the work displays the design, but the wrong (back) side does not.
Project Ideas: This is a great choice for knitting projects like simple blankets and scarves since it adds a subtle bit of intriguing texture.
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
Lays 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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