Seed stitch (or moss stitch to British knitters) is a very common decorative material that is reversible, flat and somewhat bulky, and is often used at the borders and edges of a piece.
It can be worked in any number of stitches, though the pattern varies depending on whether an even or odd number of stitches is worked.
Even stitches[]
| In The Round Seed Stitch | |
|---|---|
| 1. | *k1, p1, repeat from * |
| 2. | *p1, k1, repeat from * |
| Flat Seed Stitch | |
|---|---|
| 1. | *k1, p1, repeat from * |
| 2. | *p1, k1, repeat from * |
Odd stitches[]
| In The Round Seed Stitch | |
|---|---|
| 1. | *k1, p1, repeat from *, k1 |
| 2. | *p1, k1, repeat from *, p1 |
| Flat Seed Stitch | |
|---|---|
| 1. | *k1, p1, repeat from *, k1 |
Notes[]
Since one is regularly alternating between stitches in a row, it's quite common for Seed stitch to have a lower Gauge than other fabrics. Consequently, if this material is part of a larger pattern, it may be a good precaution to create a separate Gauge swatch in Seed stitch. If you find your tension is lower, use a smaller Needle size for the Seed stitch section. Otherwise, you may find your pieces looks "wavy", due to the varied gauges in the piece.