Easiest Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern For Beginners - Studio Knit

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This vintage Seed Stitch Pattern gets its name from the raised bumps from your purl stitches that resemble seeds. My pattern shows you the easiest way to knit it up without needing to keep track of the right and wrong sides of your work.

Get your written pattern instructions both flat and in the round below, along with knitting chart and video tutorial.

Seed Stitch Knitting swatch on a knitting needle in orange yarn.

Knitting Instructions

Step 1: Cast On an Odd Number of Stitches

Casting on an odd number of stitches makes this the easiest way to knit the Seed Stitch. Doing so allows you to knit the same pattern on every row, both the right and wrong sides of your work.

Step 2: Stitch Pattern for Every Row

A series of easy knits and purls create the raised pattern.

Your knitting pattern ( * K1, P1 * K1 ) is repeated on every row.

Repeat the Knit 1, Purl 1 pattern all the way down the row, finishing with just one knit stitch at the very end of the row.

Continue this pattern on every row. So easy and no need to track if you’re on the right or wrong side of your work! Told you this was easy-peasy!

hands holding straight knitting needles with stitches in white yarn starting to knit the seed stitch pattern rows

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About the Seed Stitch

What is the Seed Stitch Texture?

Each row of the Seed Stitch consists of alternating knits and purls, creating little bumps that look like seeds. This texture easily adds a pop texture to knitting projects when designing blankets, scarves, and hats.

Is the Seed Stitch Easy to Memorize?

Yes, we knit up the Seed Stitch in a simple 2-row repeat.

Does the Seed Stitch curl or lay flat?

Because this stitch alternates knit and purl stitches on all rows, it easily lays flat. It is often used for the borders of blankets that tend to curl up. You may wish to block your work, however it is not necessary since the fabric does not curl up.

Seed Stitch knitting texture in white yarn color on a wooden needle.

Is the Seed Stitch a reversible pattern?

Yes, the Seed Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. This makes it a great choice for items like scarves, dishcloths, and blankets since both sides look similar, no matter which side is showing.

Can the Seed Stitch be knit in the round on circular needles?

Yes, this pattern includes written instructions to knit it in the round. Try it out with either circular or double-pointed needles.

Seed stitch knitting texture on circular bamboo needles with orange colored yarn.

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Printable Knitting Instructions

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 *

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: An Even Number of Stitches

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

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KNITTING CHART

Notes

KNITTING TECHNIQUES:

Long Tail Cast On
K = Knit Stitch
P = Purl Stitch
Cast Off
Weave-in Yarn Ends

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

Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

2-Row Repeat

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