How to Knit Seed Stitch

Add a pop of interest to any project by incorporating a bit of seed stitch. This is a great stitch to tackle if you are relatively new to knitting and want to move on from basic rows of knitting and purling.

This version is a super simple one row repeat, making it perfect if you're attempting it for the first time.

Stitches Used

• k - knit
• p - purl

Written Pattern

• Foundation Row: Cast on an ODD number of stitches.
• Row 1 (Repeat Row): *k1, p1* Repeat from *to* until one stitch remains, k1
• Rest of Project: Repeat row one until project is desired size.
• Final Row: Cast off in same k1, p1 repeat.

Video Tutorial

Alternative Written Pattern (Even number of stitches)

This pattern can also be worked if an even number of stitches is required in the project, if this is the case then follow the alternative pattern below:

• Foundation Row: Cast on an EVEN number of stitches.
• Row 1: *k1, p1* Repeat from *to* until end of row.
• Row 2: *p1, k1* Repeat from *to* until end of row.
• Rest of Project: Repeat rows 1 and 2 until project is desired size. Making sure to end on a Row 2 repeat.
• Final Row: Cast off in k1, p1 repeat.

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