- LevelBeginner
- Time1 hour
- SizeAbout 4.25 in / 11 cm square
- NeedlesUS 7 / 4.5 mm needles
Your first knit and purl together. Seed stitch lies flat, does not curl at the edges, and looks like little grains of rice.
What you need
- Yarn: Medium (4) worsted cotton. About 25 yd / 23 m, 1 colour.
- Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm needles
- Yarn needle
Gauge and size
Gauge: 18 sts and 32 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in seed stitch
Finished size: About 4.25 in / 11 cm square
Abbreviations used
| Pattern says | It means |
|---|---|
CO | cast on |
k | knit |
p | purl |
BO | bind off |
st(s) | stitch(es) |
rep | repeat |
Before you start
- With an odd number of stitches every row is the same, so you cannot get lost.
- Move the yarn to the front before a purl and to the back before a knit.
The pattern
Each step is in plain words first. The short pattern words are under it, so you can learn to read both.
- Cast on 19 stitches.Pattern words:
CO 19 sts. - Rows 1 to 34Knit 1, purl 1 across, and knit the last stitch. You should always have 19 stitches.Pattern words:
Rows 1 to 34: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. (19) - Bind off, knitting the V stitches and purling the bumpy ones. Sew in the ends.Pattern words:
BO in pattern (knit the knits, purl the purls). Weave in the ends.
Stitches in this pattern
Not sure about one? Each link has plain steps.
Questions
Is the Seed Stitch Coaster pattern free?
Yes. The full pattern is on this page, and it is also free in the Crochet Counter app, where you can follow it with a row counter.
What yarn do I need for the seed stitch coaster?
Medium (4) worsted cotton. You need about 25 yd / 23 m.
How long does it take?
About 1 hour for a relaxed beginner.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
Seed Stitch Coaster is one of 14 free patterns in the app. Start it as a project and the row counter follows the steps for you. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
