How to Knit Double Moss Stitch [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]
This stitch seems to be one of those stitches that goes by several names. I know it as Double Moss Stitch, but I’ve also seen it called Double Seed Stitch and Irish Moss Stitch.
With a super simple 4 row repeat, this stitch packs bags of texture for what on the face of it is a super simple pattern. It’s reversible, so it looks the same on both sides, which makes it perfect for any number of projects – Blankets, Scarves and Dish Cloths are just a Few that spring to mind.
The pattern repeat is nice and straightforward, so if you are a confident beginner that’s mastered the basic knit and purl stitches then you should find this fairly quick and easy to pick up.
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stitches used
- p – purl
- k – knit
written pattern
Pattern Multiple – Cast on a multiple of 4+2 using your preferred cast on method.
Pattern Repeat:
Row 1 (RS): k2, *p2, k2* repeat from *to*until end of Row.
Row 2(WS): p2, *k2, p2* repeat from *to*until end of Row.
Row 3: p2, *k2, p2* repeat from *to*until end of Row.
Row 4: k2, *p2, k2* repeat from *to*until end of Row.
Repeat rows 1-4 until project is desired length.
When you want to cast off, do so on a Row 4 repeat, and cast off in pattern.