Knit structure

Seed stitch

Seed stitch alternates knit and purl stitches into a small, pebbled texture.

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Symbolic loop study, not a stitch chart. The text explains this construction; actual loop paths and surfaces vary.

How it is made

Knit and purl stitches alternate across a row. On subsequent rows, their placement reverses rather than stacking into rib columns.

How to recognize it

Small raised bumps are distributed across both sides without long vertical ribs.

Common uses

  • Sweater panels
  • Scarves
  • Blanket borders

What to distinguish

Moss stitch terminology varies by region; inspect the written repeat rather than assuming every moss pattern equals seed stitch.

Sources & further reading

Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.

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