- CraftKnitting
- US abbreviationseed st
- UK abbreviationmoss st
- TypeTexture and lace
What is seed stitch?
Knits and purls that swap every stitch and every row, so the fabric looks bumpy, like scattered seeds. It lies flat, looks the same on both sides and makes nice coasters and scarves. UK patterns call it moss stitch.
In a pattern you will see it written as seed st in US patterns, moss st in UK patterns.
US and UK names. US patterns write seed st. UK patterns write moss st. Same technique, different name.
How to do it, step by step
- Odd number of stitches: *k1, p1; repeat to last stitch, k1.
- Repeat that same row every row.
- You knit the purl bumps and purl the knit Vs.
The mistake to watch for
If you see columns, you are making rib. The stitch you work should be the opposite of how it looks.
If you are left-handed
Most left-handed knitters knit the usual way, since both hands work. If you prefer, you can knit mirrored: stitches move from the right needle to the left. Swap "left" and "right" in the steps.
Related stitches
Questions
What is seed stitch called in UK patterns?
In UK patterns it is written moss st. In US patterns it is seed st. Check near the top of a pattern to see which terms it uses.
What is the most common mistake with seed stitch?
If you see columns, you are making rib. The stitch you work should be the opposite of how it looks.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The app has this stitch and 31 more in its stitch dictionary, in US or UK terms, with a row counter for every project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
