- LevelBeginner
- Time10 to 12 hours
- SizeAbout 9 x 60 in / 23 x 152 cm
- NeedlesUS 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles
One easy row repeated until the scarf is long enough. Seed stitch looks the same on both sides and does not curl, so the scarf drapes nicely around your neck.
What you need
- Yarn: Bulky (5) chunky. About 300 yd / 275 m, 1 colour.
- Needles: US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles
- Yarn needle
Gauge and size
Gauge: 14 sts and 24 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in seed stitch
Finished size: About 9 x 60 in / 23 x 152 cm
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
- Every 24 rows adds about 4 in / 10 cm.
- If a knit stitch sits on top of a knit, you have slipped into rib. Check the first two stitches of each row.
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 31 stitches.Pattern words:
CO 31 sts. - Rows 1 to 360Knit 1, purl 1 across, and knit the last stitch. You should always have 31 stitches.Pattern words:
Rows 1 to 360: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. (31) - Bind off, knitting the V stitches and purling the bumpy ones. Sew in the ends.Pattern words:
BO in pattern. Weave in the ends.
Stitches in this pattern
Not sure about one? Each link has plain steps.
Questions
Is the Seed Stitch Scarf 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 scarf?
Bulky (5) chunky. You need about 300 yd / 275 m.
How long does it take?
About 10 to 12 hours for a relaxed beginner.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
Seed Stitch Scarf 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.
