The Knitting Fiend

Once I start fiddling with a particular technique, I always like to try fancier variations. So, naturally, I had to test out “Seafoam Stitch”. (If you aren’t familiar with elongated stitches, visit Elongated Garter Stitch, where I provide an illustrated tutorial.)

I tested the stitch using Caron Simply Soft, which is an inexpensive yarn available in big box stores, but I would suggest working all elongated stitches in a fuzzy yarn like mohair. That would result in gorgeous, yet very easy to knit, fabric.

Here’s how I knit Seafoam Stitch:

Seafoam Stitch

Preliminaries (explanations)
kw2: Knit wrapping yarn twice around needle. ¹
kw3: Knit wrapping yarn three times around needle.
kw4: Knit wrapping yarn four times around needle.

• Worked over a multiple of 10 stitches plus 7 stitches. (That is, 17 , 27, 37 stitches or so on.)
• Row 1 & 2: Knit all stitches.
• Row 3: K 1, * k5, kw2, kw3, kw4, kw3, kw2, repeat from * end k5, k1
• Row 4: Knit all stitches, dropping extra loops of needle. (When you finish, there will be the same number of stitches as in row 1. )
• Rows 5 & 6: Knit all stitches.
• Row 7: K 1, * kw2, kw3, kw4, kw3, kw2, k5, repeat from * end (kw2, kw3, kw4, kw3, kw2), k1. (Notice this is similar to row 3, but shifted over.)
• Row 8: Repeat row 4.

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Notes:
1. If directions say “yarn over” and the ‘yo’ happens between two knit stitches, that’s wrapping once around the needle. This is because you bring the yarn forward as to purl, then take it back over the top of the right needle tip before knitting. To wrap twice just do this again. To wrap three times, do this yet again!