Seed stitch (stitch multiple: 2)

It sounds like a funny name for a stitch, but it makes sense as it’s named for the appearance the fabric has, almost like little seeds sprinkled across it. This is a little more sophisticated than the basic stitches and has the same feel to both sides, so it’s a nice stitch for pieces like blankets, where both sides are visible. This is very similar to the first ribbing pattern we introduced, but the seed stitch changes the look of the whole fabric rather than vertical portions.

On the right side, knit 1, purl 1, and repeat across the row. On the wrong side, purl 1, knit 1, and repeat. Repeat this for as many rows as you’d like.

Checkers stitch multiple: 4 plus 2

If you take the ribbing pattern and work with it in squares instead of vertical lines, you can end up with a texturized checkerboard that’s a fun variation for sweaters, but looks great on home décor items like autumn napkins.

Work the checkerboard the same way you worked the double-wide ribbing stitch: on the right side, knit 2, purl 2, repeat. On the wrong side, purl 2, knit 2, repeat. This is a fun stitch to play with – try to figure out how you can adjust the width and height of the squares, add a second color to make a real checkerboard, and make other modifications.

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