Seed Stitch Border Dishcloth by Jenny Fish

Seed Stitch Border Dishcloth

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Materials:

1 Ball Cotton Yarn

Size 10.5 US Knitting Needles

Darning Needle

Scissors

Tape Measure

Optional: Stitch Marker
 

Using the long tail cast on method CO 27 stitches
 

Row 1 (RS): (K1 ,P1) to end of row

Row 2: Knit the purls, Purl the knits to end of row

Row 3: Repeat Row 1

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5: (K1,P1) two times, PM, K19, PM, (P1,K1) to end of row

Row 6: (K1,P1) two times [to Marker], P19, [to Marker] (P1,K1) to end of row

Repeat rows 5 and 6 until piece measures 6 inches.

Repeat Rows 1-4.

Cast Off all stitches.

CO= Cast On

K = Knit

P= Purl

PM= Place Marker

RS= Right Side

Knitting Cast-On

CO=Casting On is the term for making the foundation row of stitches on your needle.

To begin, you will need a pair of knitting needles and a skein (also called a 'ball' or a 'hank') of yarn. The terms 'skein' , 'ball' and 'hank' refers to the form factor for the bulk yarn.

1. A 'skein' is the form that the yarn is in when it wound by the manufacturing equipment. Some skeins are designed so that you can pull the yarn from the inside as well as the outside. These are called 'pull skeins.'
2. A 'ball' is yarn that has been rolled into a ball (sometimes done by knitters for convenience or to divide a skein into multiple quantities for use)
3. A 'hank' is the yarn wound loosely in a circle. Hanks are common in hand-spun or hand-dyed yarn, but are not common in commercially-prepared product. If your yarn is in a hank, it will tangle easily and it is advisable to roll it into a ball before beginning work.

Long-Tail Cast-On

Also known as Double Cast-On or Continental Cast-On

It creates an even, stretchy edge that works well for stockinette stitch or for ribbing. It's easy to knit from, easy to pick up stitches from, and is also the fastest cast-on.

Tip: When a pattern calls to "cast on loosely" (like sock cuffs and turtle necks), do this cast on over two needles held together as one.  Results are a cast on that is literally as stretchy as your ribbing. Dangle the tail from your thumb for two reasons: 1) Your tail length will not fluctuate with the needle size, so it's easier to estimate yarn.  2) The yarn on the thumb side will tend to "untwist" as you go, but since it's not attached to the ball end it's easy to reintroduce the twist as you wish.

Slip Knot

For most methods you will need to know how to make a Slip Knot.

Pick up the yarn with your left hand.

Create a loop by taking the long end of the yarn (attached to the ball) and winding it over the top of the shorter end. Hold the point where the yarns cross, creating the loop, tightly between your left thumb and forefinger.

Use your right hand take the long end of the yarn (attached to the ball) and put it under the loop and up through it, creating a new loop.

Take the new loop with your right hand and pull until the first loop has tightened

Place this new loop over the end of your knitting needle and pull the long end of the yarn to close the loop over the needle.

Seed Stitch

Seed Stitch involves one row of knit 1, purl 1 followed by one row of knitting the purl stitches and purling the knit stitches.

This is a good texture stitch to use for borders because of the stacking of stitches the fabric will not roll.

Casting Off-

Is a finishing method to remove live stitches from needles.

Knit the first two stitches. When you have two stitches on the right needle, use the tip of the left needle to pull the first stitch up and over the second stitch. Leaving one stitch on the right needle. Knit the next stitch and repeat the process until you have one stitch left on the right needle.

Leaving a few inches clip your yarn and pull the end through the loop and pull tight to secure the stitch.

Weaving the Ends:

Weave the end of the yarn through several stitches to secure the end, using a darning needle or sewing needle. Hint: if you have a slick yarn, you can tack it down with sewing thread.