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Seed Stitch

Seed stitch swatch

Worked Flat

In Words

Cast on a multiple of 2 + 1 sts.

Every row: knit 1, *purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Charted

Chart for knitting seed stitch flat over an odd number of stitches

Worked in the Round

In Words

Cast on an even number of stitches

1st round: *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to the end of the round.

2nd round: *purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to the end of the round.

Charted

Chart for knitting seed stitch in the round

Additional Information

Also known as moss stitch.

Seed stitch is a simple texture for edgings and knit items.