Seed stitch – In this stitch double crochet stitches are alternated with treble crochet stitches (UK crochet terminology!). This gives a really lovely and dense fabric, very suitable for projects like scarves, blankets and bags. Below are step by step instructions for a sample to work to learn the seed stitch.
Seed stitch step by step
1. Start with a loose chain, when working flat back and forth it doesn’t really matter if you start with an even or odd number of chain stitches. If you will however be working in the round, start with a multiple of 2 + 1 turning chain. In this example, I started with a chain of 12.
2. Turn and make 1 double crochet in the second stitch from the hook. In this example, the stitch is made in the back of the chain, instead it can of course also be made in one of the other parts of the chain.
3. Make 1 treble crochet in the next stitch.
4. Make one double crochet in the next stitch.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the end of the row.
6. In this example, I ended the previous row with a double crochet. The new row will therefore start with 2 turning chains, followed by a treble crochet in the first . If your previous row ended with a treble crochet, the new row would begin with 1 turning chain, followed by a double crochet in the first stitch.
7. Work 1 double crochet in next stitch, or (if your previous stitch was a double crochet) 1 treble crochet.
8. Continue the row by alternating treble crochet stitches with double crochet stitches. Please note, that you always crochet a treble crochet in the double crochet of the previous row. Similarly, if the stitch of the previous row was a treble crochet, you are making a double crochet into it.
9. Repeat steps 6 to 8 until your piece has the desired size.