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, and video tutorial. I hope you are inspired to give this classic Seed Stitch a try!

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CLOSER LOOK at the Seed Stitch Pattern

Let’s take a close look at our Seed 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.

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MATERIALS to Knit the Seed Stitch Pattern

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 Seed Stitch Pattern

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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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How to Knit the Seed Knit Stitch Pattern with Video Tutorial

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

OPTION 1

Cast On: An Odd Number of Stitches

Knitting Rows

1. (Right Side) * K1, P1 *, K1 Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
2. (Wrong Side) * K1, P1 *, K1 Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

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

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OPTION 2

Cast On: An Even Number of Stitches

Knitting Rows

1. (Right Side) * K1, P1 * Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
2. (Wrong Side) * P1, K1 * Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

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

Notes

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

2-Row Repeat

Lies Flat

Recommended Products

• 
  ChiaoGoo Single Point 9-inch 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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