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. Keep reading to get all your materials, techniques, along with written and charted instructions to knit this pattern both flat on straight needles and in the round on circular needles.
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CLOSER LOOK at the Irish Moss Stitch Pattern
The Irish Moss Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. This makes a great choice for items like scarves and blankets since both sides are similar.
KNITTING MATERIALS
Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project. My Garter 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 IRISH MOSS STITCH
Knit and Purl Stitches
The Irish Moss Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.
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Irish Moss Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern
The Irish Moss Knit Stitch is a 4-Row Repeat, Reversible pattern.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 3: * P1, K1 *
- Row 4: * P1, K1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 3: * P1, K1 *
- Row 4: * P1, K1 *
Notes
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until your piece is the length you desire.
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
4-Row Repeat
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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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