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Seed Stitch

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Seed stitch.

Seed Stitch.

Sarah White
Definition:

Works on multiples of two stitches.

Row one: *Knit 1, purl 1. Repeat from * across.

Row two: *Purl 1, knit 1. Repeat from * across.

Repeat these two rows for pattern.

Seed stitch can also be worked on odd numbers of stitches.

Row one: Knit 1, *purl 1, knit 1. Repeat from * across.

Repeat this row.

Used as a border in the Stockinette Stitch Washcloth

Also Known As: British or Irish moss stitch

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