Seersucker Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

The Seersucker Stitch Knitting Pattern creates textured rows of puckered diamond shapes edged with stockinette ridges. It looks like a complex raised pillowy design simply with basic stitches for beginning knitters.

You can get your printable pattern instructions for both flat and in the round pieces below, along with a helpful knitting chart and video tutorial.

Seersucker Stitch Knitting Pattern in pink yarn color.

Seersucker Stitch Texture Design

The word “seersucker” came into English from Hindi, and originates from the Persian words meaning “milk and sugar.” As a result, the seersucker fashion fabric is woven with some threads bunching together, giving the fabric a slightly wrinkled appearance.

8-Row Repeat Pattern

This 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is achieved with just a simple combination of knits and purls.

Not a Reversible Stitch

The Seersucker Stitch is not a reversible pattern, because the right and wrong sides differ. Although, the wrong side has a nice clean look when visible.

Seersucker Stitch Knitting Pattern Right and Wrong Sides

Knit Stitch Pattern Book

Love easy knitting? Get 50 stitch patterns from my Knit Stitch Pattern Book available in both print and digital formats.

Seersucker Stitch Knitting Pattern Close Up

Seersucker Stitch Hat Pattern

My Seacliff Seersucker Hat pattern creates a loose-fitting textured beanie knitted in the round on circular needles.

The hat has textured rows that create diamond shapes giving it a raised and pillowy design. With a twisted 1×1 rib brim, this hat design is created by this elegant knit and purl texture using just one needle size.

Seersucker knitted hat in tan and pink colored yarns with faux fur pom pom.

Printable Knitting Instructions

Seersucker Stitch Knitting Pattern in pink yarn color.

Printable Knitting Pattern

The Seersucker Stitch Knitting Pattern creates textured rows of puckered diamond shapes edged with stockinette ridges.

Makes: Seersucker Stitch Pattern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

Materials

  • Yarn - Any Gauge

Tools

  • Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:

Cast On in Multiples of 4, plus 1

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * K2, P1, K1 *, K1
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): P1, * P1, K1, P2 *
  3. Row 3: * K1, P1 *, K1
  4. Row 4: P1, * K1, P1 *
  5. Row 5: * P1, K3 *, P1
  6. Row 6: K1, * P3, K1 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P1 *, K1
  8. Row 8: P1, * K1, P1 *

Repeat Rows 1 through 8 until your piece is the length you desire.

Finish your last 2 rows by knitting Rows 1 and 2.

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On in Multiples of 4

  1. Row 1: * K2, P1, K1 *
  2. Row 2: * K2, P1, K1 *
  3. Row 3: * K1, P1 *
  4. Row 4: * K1, P1 *
  5. Row 5: * P1, K3 *
  6. Row 6: * P1, K3 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P1 *
  8. Row 8: * K1, P1 *

Repeat Rows 1 through 8 until your piece is the length you desire.

Finish your last 2 rows by knitting Rows 1 and 2.

Notes

Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

8-Row Repeat

Lays Flat

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KNITTING TECHNIQUES

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KNITTING CHART

Knitting chart graph of the Seersucker Stitch.

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Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer

After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.

Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.

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