Seed Stitch Knitting Patterns

Recently I shared a collection of moss stitch knitting patterns, and now I’m back with moss stitch’s sibling, seed stitch.

What’s the difference between moss stitch and seed stitch? I’m glad you asked!

Seed stitch is generally worked with one row of knit 1, purl 1 followed by one row of purl 1, knit 1. Moss stitch has two rows of knit 1, purl 1 before you switch to purl 1, knit 1, almost like ribbing that’s broken up.

Some people use these terms interchangeably, which isn’t super helpful. But whatever pattern you’re stitching it’s an easy and fun way to get texture into your knitting projects.

Here are some easy seed stitch patterns for you to try.

A seed stitch headband like this one from Crazy Hands will allow you to get the hang of seed stitch quickly. It’s worked flat and seamed and the little cuff makes it into a bow.

This super bulky cowl from Lion Brand is a quick and easy introduction to this fun stitch. You can make it with a couple of skeins of yarn (which if you don’t already have them in your stash will cost you about $10, so it’s great for budget gift knitting!).

The Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap from Purl Soho is a giant project that you can make with all the scraps from every project you’ve ever made. The pattern calls for 11 colors but you could use even more if you wanted!

Stitch a sweet little seed stitch hat for a baby with this pixie hat pattern from Fox and Pine Stitches. It’s worked in bulky yarn so it’s a great last-minute shower gift to stitch. And why not add a seed stitch baby blanket like this one from Modern Made Shop on Etsy? It’s worked in worsted-weight yarn but still knits up pretty fast.

How about a pair of mittens that’s full of texture? These seed stitch mittens are sized for women and use super bulky yarn to keep you super cozy. The pattern is from Knifty Knittings.

This sweet little seed stitch triangle shawl by Catherine Lowe via Churchmouse Yarns is the perfect way to use that exceptional skein of yarn you are hesitant to knit with. It uses about 400 yards of fingering weight yarn and is a great way to treat yourself.

And if you want just a taste of seed stitch on your sweater, this pretty Partridge pullover features a panel of seed stitch up the center front of an otherwise stockinette stitch body. It’s a fun bit of texture without being too much. This sweater is worked in worsted weight yarn and comes in nine sizes. You can get it from Knits n Knots on Etsy.

This free knitting pattern falls in the category of cute but maybe not essential, as well as a nice way to use some yarn left over from another project.

The Briggs St. Fruit Hammock from Mycah Knits is beginner friendly because it’s a big rectangle worked in stockinette stitch on larger needles than the yarn would usually call for (size 11 US/8 mm for DK weight/weight 3 yarn) to provide more air flow around the fruit.

The idea behind a fruit hammock like this is both that it saves you counter space since it’s meant to be mounted under a cabinet and that air flow around the fruit helps prevent moisture from getting trapped below the fruit, which should keep it fresh longer. They’re also just cute and keep your fruits or veg accessible so hopefully you will eat more of them.

This pattern also includes I-cord handles, which is how you hang the hammock, and you’ll need to be able to pick up stitches for them, but that’s the only beyond beginner skill required in this project.

It only uses about 25 grams of yarn, so this is a perfect project for using a little something left over from another project. It would also be cute with stripes, so you can use odd balls from several projects. Or make the I-cord with a contrasting color to add a bit more fun if you like.

The designer does recommend using acrylic yarn for this project because it shouldn’t stretch out of shape with use and is easy to wash should your aspirations for eating fruit outstrip your reality. But they also provide tips for testing the stretch in a yarn you want to use and adjusting the pattern to account for that.

I don’t have a space in my place for this but it is super cute and a fun way to add knitting to the home, which I’m always a fan of.

You can grab the free pattern on Ravelry.

[Photo: Mycah Knits]

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