Seed Stitch Ribs
This is a very simple but beautiful rib stitch, where the traditional reverse stockinette is replaced by moss stitch. Great for homeware and accessory projects.
Instructions
You need a stitch number multiple of 8+ 9 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the arrows as many times as you like.
Work all rows as shown in the chart. Right side rows (1, 3, etc.) are worked from right to left. Wrong side rows (2, 4, etc.) are worked from left to right.
Symbol Key
edge stitch
purl 1 on the right side, knit 1 on the wrong side
knit 1 on the right side, purl 1 on the wrong side
Traditional Instructions
Row 1: edge st, k2, * (p1, k1) x 2, p1, k3; repeat from * to last 8 sts, (p1, k1) x 2, p1, k2, edge st
Row 2: edge st, p2, k2, p1, k2, * p3, k2, p1, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p2, edge st
Repeat rows 1 through 2.
