Irish Moss Stitch (Knitting Pattern)

This Irish Moss Stitch Pattern is such a pretty vintage design! This 4-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is a variation of the Seed Stitch and has a really great texture… it’s nice and squishy, too! American Moss is another term used for this pattern. This knitting pattern is reversible and an easy level project, perfect for everyone who has completed my Absolute Beginner Knitting Series. What will you create with your new Irish Moss Stitch?

CLOSER LOOK at the Irish Moss Stitch Pattern

Let’s take a close look at our Irish Moss Stitch Pattern, seeing exactly how those knits and purls are knitted together to make this pretty, simple pattern. This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical.

MATERIALS to Knit the Irish Moss Stitch

My sample was created with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project.

• Yarn
• Knitting Needles
• Tapestry Needle – Clover Chibi Jumbo Bent Tip Darning Needle Set
• Scissors – Gold Stork Crane Scissors

KNITTING TECHNIQUES for Irish Moss Stitch

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• Slip Knot 
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch 
• P = Purl Stitch
• BO = Bind Off
• Weave In Ends

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Irish Moss Knit Stitch Knitting Pattern and Video Tutorial

Yield: Irish Moss Knit Stitch Pattern

The Irish Moss Knit Stitch is a 4-Row Repeat, Reversible pattern.

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Materials

• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Tools

• Yarn - Any Gauge
• Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn

Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 2

Knitting Rows

1. * K1, P1 * Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
2. * K1, P1 *
3. * P1, K1 *
4. * P1, K1 *

Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until your piece is the length you desire.

Notes

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

4-Row Repeat

Lies Flat

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