
This Simple Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern is a vintage pattern with a Stockinette background punctuated with alternating rows of raised purl seed stitches. This 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is a simple combination of knits and purls. It’s a great choice for knitting up blankets and pillows with a little pop of texture.
Continue reading for all the materials, techniques, and free written pattern instructions to knit this pattern both flat on straight needles and in the round on circular needles. This pattern is also on page 36 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book.
CLOSER LOOK at the Simple Seed Stitch Pattern
This Simple Seed Stitch is not a reversible pattern, so the right side of the work displays the design, but the wrong (back) side does not.
KNITTING MATERIALS
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Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project. My stitch sample was created with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight yarn, along with a Tapestry Needle and Scissors.
HOW TO KNIT THE SIMPLE SEED STITCH
The Simple 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
KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK
Find the Simple Seed Stitch on page 36 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!

Simple Seed Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern
This Simple Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern is a vintage pattern with a Stockinette background punctuated with alternating rows of raised purl seed stitches.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On in Multiples of 4
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K3, P1 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
- Row 3: Knit All
- Row 4: Purl All
- Row 5: * K1, P1, K2 *
- Row 6: Purl All
- Row 7: Knit All
- Row 8: Purl All
Repeat Rows 1 through 8 until your piece is the length you desire.
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On in Multiples of 4
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K3, P1 *
- Row 2: Knit All
- Row 3: Knit All
- Row 4: Knit All
- Row 5: * K1, P1, K2 *
- Row 6: Knit All
- Row 7: Knit All
- Row 8: Knit All
Repeat Rows 1 through 8 until your piece is the length you desire.
Notes
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
4-Row Repeat
Curls Up, Does Not Lie 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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