Easiest Seed Stitch (Knitting Pattern)

This vintage Seed Stitch Pattern gets its name from the raised bumps from your purl stitches resemble seeds. This 2-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is a classic reversible pattern, great for knitting scarves, hats, blankets, sweaters, and knit neckties. Learn the easiest way to knit it up without needing to keep track of your right and wrong sides of your work. Along with up-close photos of my Seed Stitch knitting samples, you’ll find links to all the techniques, a printable written pattern, knitting chart, and video tutorial in this post.

More Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns: Seeded Rib, Seersucker, and Irish Moss Stitches

CLOSER LOOK at the Seed Stitch Pattern

The Seed stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical.

KNITTING MATERIALS

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

HOW TO KNIT THE SEED STITCH

Knit and Purl Stitches

The 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.

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Watch Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

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Knit Stitch Pattern Book

This pattern is now available to purchase in my ad-free downloadable pdf “Knit Stitch Pattern Book” on Etsy or Ravelry to create all of your favorite basic knit stitch patterns for just $6.

Seed Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern

Yield: Seed Knit Stitch Pattern

The Seed Knit Stitch Pattern is a 2-Row Repeat, Reversible pattern.

Print

Materials

• Yarn - Any Gauge

Tools

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

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:

Cast On: An Odd Number of Stitches

1. Row 1: (Right Side) * K1, P1 *, K1
2. Row 2: (Wrong Side) K1, * P1, K1 *

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: An Odd Number of Stitches

1. Row 1: (Right Side) * K1, P1 *, K1
2. Row 2: * P1, K1 *, P1

Notes

Repeat Rows 1 – 2 until your piece is the length you desire

Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

2-Row Repeat

Lies 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

Recommended Products

• 
  Knitting Needles Size US 7 (4.5mm)
• 
  Clover Chibi Jumbo Bent Tip Darning Needle Set
• 
  Stork Scissors Stainless Steel Gold Sewing Scissors Small

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