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!
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I would like to thank you for giving a very good demostration in the pattern… i am new at knitting and sometimes get frustrated tryin to figure out the pattern… thank you again
robin
Comment by robin — 9/28/2005 @ 8:05 am
[...] Based on the conversation at Live Journal, it sounds like seafoam stitch (shown right) is very popular for scarves right now. It’s pretty easy to design your own pattern for a scarf using this stitch pattern. It doesn’t curl, and the edges look pretty. So, cast on a multiple of 10 plus 7 stitches (i.e. 17, 27, 37 etc.) start working the stitch pattern, knit until it’s long enough, then bind off. [...]
Pingback by The Knitting Fiend » Blog Archive » Idiot Friendly! — 11/29/2005 @ 8:59 am
I love this stitch. I am planning on using it for a capelet. I just got the yarn I ordered for it. I love this site and hope that you all continue to add to it.
Comment by bruggsbunny — 4/14/2006 @ 10:38 pm
I have the seafoam towel pattern and although I have knitted for years, I don’t understand what happens to the yo’s that are dropped. I have tried it and to no avail. Any help you can provide will be appreciated. Thank you so much. Nola Lee
Comment by Nola Lee — 1/31/2009 @ 9:13 pm
i’ve made a few scarves out of this pattern and they always came out better if i purled the 2nd and 6th rows.
Comment by robert — 4/16/2009 @ 11:03 pm