You can also knit seed stitch across an even number of stitches, but you'll need to keep track of which rows are odd and which are even. Cast on an even number of stitches. Then work the following: Row 1: *k1, p1; repeat from * to end of row. Row 2: *p1, k1; repeat from * to end of row. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your project reaches the size you’d like.
Knitting seed stitch in the round is pretty similar to knitting it flat, but it’ll depend on how many stitches you cast on. If you cast on an odd number of stitches, your seed stitch in the round will go as follows. Round 1: *k1, p1; repeat from * to last stitch, k1. Round 2: *p1, k1; repeat from * to last stitch, p1. Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until your project reaches its desired size.
If you cast on an even number of stitches, your seed stitch in the round will go as follows. Round 1: *k1, p1; repeat from * to end of round. Round 2: *p1, k1; repeat from * to end of round. Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until your project reaches its desired size.
Knitting seed stitch in the round might leave you with a column of bumps where the end of one round meets the beginning of the next, especially if you have an odd number of stitches. If that happens, you can increase and add one stitch just for the seed stitch portion, and then decrease that stitch when you’re done. The one additional stitch won’t hurt your gauge too much, unless you are working in super bulky yarn.
Seed stitch is a great way for beginner knitters to branch out from simple garter stitch or stockinette stitch. The texture of the knitted fabric created with seed stitch is also really pleasant. When you run your hands over the fabric, all the little purl bumps create this deliciously knobby surface.