Simple Seed Stitch (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. 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. This is an easy level project and perfect for everyone who has completed my Absolute Beginner Knitting Series. Continue reading for all the materials, techniques, and written pattern instructions to knit this pattern both flat on straight needles and in the round on circular needles.

More Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns: Lattice Seed, Chevron Seed, and Double Moss Stitches

CLOSER LOOK at the Simple Seed Stitch Pattern

Let’s take a close look at our Simple Seed Stitch Pattern, seeing exactly how those knits and purls are knitted together to make this stunning pattern. This is not a reversible pattern, so the right side of the work displays the design, but the wrong (back) side does not.

KNITTING MATERIALS

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

Knit and Purl Stitches

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.

Simple Seed Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern

Yield: Simple Seed Stitch Pattern

This Simple Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern is a vintage pattern with a Stockinette background punctuated with alternating rows of raised purl seed stitches.

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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

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

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

1. Slip Knot 
2. CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
3. K = Knit Stitch 
4. P = Purl Stitch
5. BO = Bind Off
6. Weave In Ends

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KNITTING CHART

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