Moss Stitch: Summer Stitch Sampler Knit Along 9

The stitch for Week 9 of the Summer Stitch Sampler Knit Along is the Moss Stitch.

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Thank you for joining us! Instructions are provided for this section of the afghan only. The Summer Stitch Sampler Knit Along overview information can be found here.

The Facebook group for the SSS KAL can be found here.

Section 9 – Moss Stitch

Directions for small (36″ x 40″) and large (48″ x 65″) afghans are provided as S (L).

Materials

Materials are provided for this section of the afghan only. For a comprehensive list of materials needed, return to the Summer Stitch Sampler Knit Along overview.

Yarn:
100 (215) yards of worsted weight yarn
Pictured: Caron Simply Soft in Watermelon (Color C)

Abbreviations

k – knit
p – purl
st(s) – stitch(es)
St st – Stockinette stitch

Pattern

You will need yarn in Color C for this section.

All sections of the pattern are worked back and forth from the bottom up.

Moss Stitch (US)

The US designation has been included because Moss Stitch means something different in much of the UK and other regions! That Moss Stitch is the equivalent of the US Seed Stitch. This Moss Stitch is sometimes called American Moss Stitch or Irish Moss Stitch in those regions.

Whatever you call it, it’s a simple, classic knitting stitch. Comprised of only knits and purls, the result looks much more complex than the stitches actually are! This reversible pattern is worked over any number of stitches. Instructions are provided for the KAL, which include 4 border stitches of Stockinette stitch (2 per side). For instructions for general use, see “Other Applications.”

Setup

With Color C, work 2 rows St st.

Stitch Pattern

Row 1 – k2 *k1, p1* to last 2 sts, k2
Row 2 – p2 *k1, p1* to last 2 sts, p2
Row 3 – k2 *p1, k1* to last 2 sts, k2
Row 4 – p2 *p1, k1* to last 2 sts, p2

Repeat these 4 rows for 3.25″ (5.25″).

Finishing

Work 2 rows St st.

Leave your stitches on the needle for next week. Weave in your tails.

Other Applications

If working this stitch on other projects with an even number of stitches:

Rows 1 and 2 – *k1, p1*
Rows 3 and 4 – *p1, k1*

If working this stitch on other projects with an odd number of stitches:

Rows 1 and 4 – *k1, p1* to last st, end k1
Rows 2 and 3 – *p1, k1* to last st, end p1

Moss Stitch Video

Examples

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Come back next week for Part 10!

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