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. This pattern is also found on page 9 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book!
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.
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HOW TO KNIT THE SEED STITCH
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
Seed Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern
The Seed Knit Stitch Pattern is a 2-Row Repeat, Reversible pattern.
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
- Row 1: (Right Side) * K1, P1 *, K1
- Row 2: (Wrong Side) K1, * P1, K1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: An Odd Number of Stitches
- Row 1: (Right Side) * K1, P1 *, K1
- 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
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
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KNITTING CHART
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