close-up of a blue swatch of the seed boxes knitting stitch pattern, inside a circular white frame, over a light wooden background

SEED BOXES knitting stitch

Texture meets geometry in the Seed Boxes Stitch. This stitch is a wonderful way to play with contrast; the tiny, seeded sections nestled within larger squares create a surface that is both visually interesting and lovely to the touch. Like many of our library favorites, it relies entirely on knit and purl stitches, making it a perfect project for a relaxing afternoon on the sofa. It provides a sturdy, tactile fabric that is ideal for dishcloths, washcloths, or a cozy, textured throw.

Skill levelMultipleRepeatReversible
Beginner (only knits and purls)10 stitches10 rowsNo
hand knitted blue swatch showcasing the seed boxes knitting stitch, texture relief created with alternating knits and purls

Seed Boxes Knitting Stitch: Written instructions

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Row 1) (RS) [k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1]

Row 2) [p1, k1, p1, k1, p6]

Row 3) [k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1]

Row 4) [p1, k1, p1, k1, p6]

Row 5) [k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1]

Row 6) [p5, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1]

Row 7) [k1, p1, k1, p1, k6]

Row 8) [p5, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1]

Row 9) [k1, p1, k1, p1, k6]

Row 10) [p5, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1]

Seed Boxes Knitting Stitch: Chart

Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.

high-contrast chart for the seed boxes knitting stitch pattern
chart legend with repeat symbol

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pinterest image for the seed boxes knitting stitch pattern from Oh La Lana! stitch library, showing a blue swatch and a chart

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