Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap
For this Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap we dipped our brush into eleven buckets of the most beautifully pigmented paints we could imagine. With wide brushstrokes we created great swathes of color, fields of undulating tones and extraordinary luminosity.
To swing this wrap around your shoulders is to envelop yourself in the pure beauty of knitting. It is our ode to the greatest natural fibers in the world, our homage to the joy of hand dyed color and to the fascination of a textural adventure.
Our wrap’s journey starts with outrageous hot pink, travels through meadows of gentle roses to a soft creamy horizon, into the beguiling world of jade greens, through crystal clear Aegean blues, and finishes in the deep mystery of twilight. Along the way, you meet Jade Sapphire’s extraordinary 8 Ply Cashmere, Anzula’s For Better or Worsted, and Blue Sky’s cuddly soft Suri Merino.
Want to take the same trip? We’ve assembled all eleven of these skeins together in one easy place with our Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap Bundle. Or if you’d like to try our 100% merino version, just click here for the Worsted Twist Seed Stitch Wrap. It uses nine skeins of Purl Soho’s beautiful Worsted Twist, assembled all together in our Worsted Weight Yarn Bundle (no longer available)!
Materials
Our Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap contains a combination of 11 worsted weight yarns! From top to bottom, we used:
- Jade Sapphire’s 8 ply Cashmere in the color Pink Panther
- Anzula’s For Better or Worsted in the color Hyacinth
- Jade Sapphire’s 8 ply Cashmere in the color Pinksicle
- Anzula’s For Better or Worsted in the color Mauve
- Blue Sky’s Suri Merino in color Snow
- Anzula’s For Better or Worsted in the color Country Green
- Jade Sapphire’s 8 ply Cashmere in the color Malachite
- Anzula’s For Better or Worsted in the color Heidi
- Anzula’s For Better or Worsted in the color Denim
- Jade Sapphire’s 8 ply Cashmere in the color Deep Denim
- Blue Sky’s Suri Merino in the color Twilight
Please Note: Many of these colors and brands are no longer available. To create your own mix of joy, click here to view all our worsted weight yarns!
You’ll also need…
- US 8 (5 mm), 24 or 32-inch circular or 14-inch straight needles
Gauge
20 stitches = 4 inches in seed stitch
Size
24 x 78 inches
Notes
The color order pictured and listed above in the Materials section is slightly different from our sample. In the sample pictured, colors 8 and 9 are swapped so Anzula’s For Better or Worsted in the color Denim is worked before the color Heidi. We think either order will look great!
Pattern
With the first color, cast on 109 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Repeat Row 1 for each row until end of skein.
Change to the second color at the beginning of the next row and repeat Row 1 until end of skein.
Repeat with each color, making sure to always change colors on the same side.
When you are nearly finished with the eleventh skein, bind off in pattern.
Weave in the ends and you’re finished!
Hi Katrina-
Faye found this link to a crocheted version of seed stitch on Ravelry! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/modified-crochet-seed-stitch-pattern
Good luck with the project!
Molly
Hi. in South Africa we get our skeins in weight, 250g or 500g do you have a way to convert yards to grams
Thankyou
Hi Denise-
Unfortunately there isn't a reliable way to convert grams, which is a weight measurement, to yards, which is a length measurement. Each fiber and yarn thickness weighs differently. For example, a yard of worsted weight cotton will be much heavier than a yard of lace weight cashmere.
You will need to figure out how long each skein is. If the measurements are metric keep in mind that 1 meter equals 1.09 yards.
Thank you for your question and please let us know if you need any more help.
Best-
Molly
I love to make a Summer cowl out of these wonderful colors. Any chance you will be coming up with a patter for a cowl?
Thanks, Carole
Hi Carole-
We love cowls so we always have one coming up! However we don't have any plans to do one in these colors at the moment but you could certainly make one for yourself!
You can see our full gallery of scarves, shawls, and cowls here:
http://purlbee.squarespace.com/scarves-shawls-and-cowls-knitt/
Thank you!
Molly
I just finished my version of your amazing wrap! Used pinks, grays and green/gray, including some cashmere from your sale. Similar to your old "Geode" colorway from the super easy baby blanket. Was my first time knitting with cashmere, suri, and Anzula for Better or Worsted. Pure heaven! Thx for the inspiration.
This is beautiful and on my list to make after I finish the Super Easy Lap Blanket that I am working on. 🙂 Unfortunately my budget does not allow me to purchase the full kit of the Seed Stitch Wrap, so I'd like to purchase the yarns individually. Do you know when you will get the next batch of Jade Sapphires Pink Panther? Thank you so much!
Hi Tina-
Please contact our web store about the Pink Panther color. They can let you know when to expect it and also send you an email when it arrives. Their email is: customerservice AT purlsoho DOT com
Thank you!
Molly
Is there like a lighter weight yarn and beach colors that could be used for a summertime wrap ? Maybe some white, creams and tan or other suggestions.
Thanks
I must make this but would like to use all anzula yarn-the colors are so fabulous. My problem is choosing-I want the wrap to be stunning and favor the yummy browns golds, maple for sure, and reds. I'm def. a warm color girl-please suggest a couple of color combinations for me-it is just too hard for me without them in front of me!
I also love purples and navy or denim blue with a hint of green but not a lot of greens and blues or grays.
I'm asking about 2 combos as I may make 2.
Thanks-Pam
Hi Brenda-
The Anzula Squishy and Sebastian would be beautiful for a lighter version of the amazing seed stitch wrap. They have a lovely selection of hand dyed colors. whites, cream, and tans sound lovely, maybe with the additon of corals and denim blues.
Hope this helps, and thanks for writing in!
Faye
Squishy: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/7124-Anzula-Squishy
Sebastian: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8197-Anzula-Sebastian
Hi Pam-
Faye, who knit this wrap and who is a whiz with colors has gotten a few colorways together for you. If you drop me a line at Molly AT purlsoho DOT com I can forward you the photos and names of colors.
Thanks so much for getting in touch!
Molly
Hi there. I am currently in the middle of knitting this wrap in the colours and yarns included in the kit. It is gorgeous and I am loving it, just one little niggle. All the yarns in the kit do no have the name of the yarn on them only the number and yet the pattern that indicates the order of yarn ony gives the name of the yarn. I am aware that we have a picture to go from but it would be much easier if the order of yarn list included the number of the colourway as well as the name. Just a thought.
Thanks so much for putting together such a fabulous kit – I can't wait to wear this on my summer holiday in Scotland !
Hi Becky.
Thanks for the note. I sent it along to our web team. Thanks again for taking the time to write in and letting us know.
Best,
Laura
I too was delighted to find this gorgeous, easy-to-make wrap but am not able to purchase the kit. However, I thought I could work my way through the colors, buying one or two at a time. Unfortunately, when I looked at the color choices in the brands used to make the wrap, and that I presume come with the kit, you no longer list them. My biggest concern is matching the colors like Anzule's Green Country that seem to be marled. If I want to make the wrap, is there a way for me to either order the colors listed (individually, over time) or get help matching to what you now carry?
Thank you…I love your site!
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth-
All of the yarns used are listed individually in the "Materials" section of this pattern with links that will take you directly to them. You can definitely buy each skein individually, although some of the colorways are currently sold out.
We would be happy to inform you of when something comes back in stock or help you figure out alternatives. Please contact our customer service department for help with this: customerservice AT purlsoho DOT com. Or if you're in the NYC area we could assist you at our retail store in Soho.
Thanks so much for getting in touch about this!
Molly
Could you post a photo of the wrap stretched out? It would be very helpful for planning color variations! Thank you!
Hi Cindy-
Unfortunately we couldn't fit it all into one shot! But the photo under "The Materials" heading shows the color order.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
This looks positively gorgeous and just exactly what I am looking for… with one exception… I am allergic to wool. What recommendations could you make for a yarn that has the feel and richness of wool, but not the "wooly" allergens…. This is always so difficult when looking for yarns for autumn/winter projects. Thank you.
Hi Loral-
Blue Sky Cotton would work great! It comes in wonderful colors and is super soft!
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/721-Blue-Sky-Worsted-Cotton
Thanks for writing in!
Best-
Molly
if my daughter and I were to knit 2 colors separately, could we connect the colors towards the end of the skeins?
Hi Laura C,
While I am sure there is a method for grafting together Seed Stitch, I am not versed in it. Kitchener Stitch produces beautiful results for grafting Stockinette Stitch, but Seed Stitch is a bit more complex. Sewing sections together or doing a 3-needle bind off would create a seam on one side. It is best to work this piece continuously.
Hope this helps.
Laura
Hi – I am about to get started on a "practice" version of this — before I drop $400+ on the yarn : ) — and I have a question: is there a video tutorial anywhere on how to switch colors every other row? I've only knitted scarves so far, and when I switched colors I would cut the first color's yarn, move to the next, and weave in the strands at the end. I'm guessing that cutting the yarn every row is NOT what I'm supposed to do here, but don't know how to work two colors simultaneously. Grateful for any links you can share!
Molly,
I have been searching and searching for that one project that grabs me, that makes me want to shut the door, start a fire and brew some tea for a day of knitting. This is it. Finally after 20 years of knitting for everyone else, I have a project to call my very own. Thank you for the simplest of stitches in something so very wonderful. I cannot wait to cast on the first stitches.
warmly,
heather
Gorgeous wrap!!! I'm about to finish it and I was wondering if I could block it and how, given the snow color is not super wash merino? Love all your projects!!
Laura
Hi Laura-
Yes you can block it! Here is a link to our blocking tutorial: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2006/11/13/blocking.html
Thank you!
Molly
When transitioning colors, I understand that it has to be on the same side but how do you avoid the line that develops on the wrong side?
Am knitting this project now. Am currently working on the white section. The yarns are AMAZING! Using and handling such high quality yarn spoils me for anything else. The pattern is great – love the idea of not having to count rows. My only comment would be that were I to make another wrap, a #7 needle would work better for me (knitting is very personal and variant). My stitches aren't as " tight" as the wrap pictured- it's still wonderful, though. Can't wait to wear it!!
HI there,
I love your store & website! However, I wanted use some of my stash & wanted use sport weight yarn for this project — what needle size do you recommend?
Thank you so much!!
April
Hi April-
I’m afraid that just depends on how you knit. I’d try starting with the needle size recommended on your yarn. If it’s sportweight that is probably somewhere around a size 5. If your stitches seem to loose try going down a size, if they’re too tight try moving up.
Good luck with the project!
Best-
Molly
Hi!
Love the wrap! Really want to start, but I am wondering: did you knit this in the round on on straight needles? Thanks!
Hi Abby-
This was knit using a circular needle but it was knit flat, not in the round. You just treat the circular needles as you would normal straight needles, switching them in your hands at the end of every row. We like using circular needles to knit straight because the cable that connects the needle ends holds the width of the stitches neatly, they are easier to keep track of, and they are very smooth and quick to knit with.
I hope this answers your questions. Thank you so much for getting in touch!
Molly
Hi,
Could you give the English equivalents to yarn weight and needle sizes please?
Thank you
Andrea
Hi Andrea-
This uses a US #8 needle which is 5mm (UK 6). The yarn is worsted weight, which is also called 8ply.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Thank you Molly. I have not heard of 8ply but I am thinking it is the same as double knitting wool.
I love the colors and easy pattern. Do you think it would work if I cut the pattern in half to make it into a scarf instead of a wrap?
Hello Kate!
Absolutely! That would be an lovely and luxurious scarf! If you buy all the yarn required, you might even be able to yield two scarves out of all that yardage you have. Best of luck! -Alyson
Sounds great! Would you recommend that I cut it down to like 55 stitches? A friend said it shouldn’t be an even number because of the way the pattern is…. I’m a little clueless since I’m still a beginner to knitting :\
Hello Kate!
Yes, your friend is right! For seed stitch knit flat, its best to have an odd number of stitches so that you can always begin each row with a knit and the stitch pattern will come into place nicely. 55 is about half of the shawl, so it sounds just right!
Happy knitting! -Alyson
Is there a pattern for this wrap using your super soft merino? It’s my favorite yarn!
Hello Nicole!
We don’t have a seed stitch pattern written out for our Super Soft Merino. We’re so glad to hear that you like the yarn! I would simply make a swatch in seed stitch with the Super Soft and then measure your gauge. Multiply the stitches per inch by the final width you want the wrap and you’ll have the number to cast on! Make it an odd number and the stitch pattern will appear by starting every row with a K1, p1 sequence repeat.
Best of luck! -Alyson
Are you SURE that the order the yarns are laid out in the picture match the order of the yarn names in the materials section of the pattern? It seems that Heidi and Denim are switched??? In the PHOTO it looks like the order is Twilight, Deep Denim, DENIM, HEIDI, Malachite, but in the TYPED LIST you have Twilight, Deep Denim, HEIDI, DENIM, Malachite. Please confirm.
Hi, Jenny!
Thank you so much for writing in! I believe that you are correct! We’ll get this typo fixed. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Best wishes,
Kumeko
When I click on the link to buy the bundle it takes me to the super easy crib blanket.
Hi Anne,
So sorry about that! Thank you for letting us know. I just fixed the link and it should be working now.
Best,
Adam
I am struggling with the seed stitch… I have been knitting for years and for some reason this is the first time I’m really using the seed stitch! I am finding that there are holes/space between my knit and purl- sort of like the seeds are tight and there is a hole between each seed. I’ve tried pulling the yarn tighter, and changing to smaller needles, but the spaces still exist! Any advice/ideas? Thanks! I’ve re-started this so many times…
Hi Elisabeth,
Thanks for writing us and so sorry you’re having trouble! Seed stitch sometimes needs to be blocked in order to fill in the holes. I would do a swatch and test this out. Sometimes certain yarns don’t fill in with this stitch and require a little love to get into place. Also, seed stitch is naturally a very loose stitch, so maybe going down even further in needle size will alleviate the problem. I hope one of these suggestions works!
-Adam
Hello,
Is it possible to crochet this, do you by any chance have a pattern?
Hi, Casey!
Thank you for writing in! Unfortunately, we don’t have a crochet version of this wrap, but it is totally possible to crochet it. You can easily adapt our Crocheted Super Easy Baby Blanket pattern, making the width 24-inches (as it is for the Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap) instead of the 27-inche width of the Blanket. Then you would Single Crochet until the end of each skein until you get your desired length.
I will note that the Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap is a bit heavy. Additionally, fabric that has been crocheted tends to be more dense (and thus, potentially heavier) than knit fabric. So, rather than using the Single Crochet stitch, you could use the Granny Stripe, making the wrap a bit more “airy.” Examples of this can be found in our Granny Stripe Scarf and Granny Stripe Blanket. Please let us know what you think.
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi………….can I knit this shawl in dk weight? What would you advise? I live in Florida and dk would work yea round. Thank you, Eileen
Hello Eileen,
Thank you for writing in! You can certainly knit this wrap with a dk weight yarn. You will just need to knit a gauge swatch with your desired needle size and measure your stitches per inch. You will then cast on odd number of stitches to get your desired width. Depending on which kind of yarn you are interested in using for this project, it will not make the wrap any less warm. I would consider using a cotton or a linen yarn for a warmer weather wrap.
Please let me know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
Hello! I have a sorta crazy question: how many stitches would you cast on if you wanted to use fingering weight yarn instead of worsted weight?
Thank you
Tyne
Hello Tyne,
Thank you for reaching out! The best way to find this information out is to knit a gauge swatch to determine how many stitches per inch you are getting- once you have this number you can multiply it by how wide you would like to have your wrap and this will be your cast on number! The only thing you will want to be aware of is to cast on an uneven number of stitches.
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
I made it in Lion Brand Mandala yarn in the Chimera colorway, which is DK, and used size 6 needles. I cast on 151 stitches, and that worked fine. I didn’t worry about gauge too much, really. I just wanted a big squishy soft wrap, and that’s what I got!
Hello,
I have this gorgeous Idiecita DK 100% Alpaca.
The gauge is ok with the suggested needle for the yarn and I have enough to make this , however, I am a little worried since its Alpaca that it might bee too warm.
Could you let me know what you think?
Thanks so much,
Anna
Hello Anna,
Thank you for reaching out! This wrap will certainly be warm, but It is designed to be very warm and cozy. I think you should go for it.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
How would you guys recommend washing such a large, beautiful, and luxurious item? Hand washing? Dry cleaning?
Hello Claire,
Thank you for reaching out and for your kind words! For this wrap I would recommend hand washing and lay flat to dry.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
i’d love to do this seed stitch pattern as a hat but can’t figure out how to translate this into the round. any suggestions?
Hi Allison,
Thanks for reaching out! The easiest way to work seed stitch in the round is to read your knitting and always do the opposite of what you see – in other words, you will knit over your purls from the previous row, and purl over your knits from the previous row. If you want to try it out, I would cast on any odd number and join for working in the round. Round 1 will be K1, P1 to the end, ending with a K1. Round 2 will be P1, K1 to the end, ending with a P1. After a few rounds you should be able to get into a rhythm and be able to see whether you should knit or purl without keeping track of which round you are on!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi. I just finished a large blanket in this pattern for my baby boy and my edges are not as refined as the ones on this wrap. I followed the same pattern for seed stitch. Did you add slip stitches on the edges or some other kind of border to make the edges less “bumpy”?
Hello Ericka,
Thank you for reaching out! If you look closely at the edges you can see that our sample does have small bumps along its edges. I would say that the best way to get beautiful edges is through blocking. Blocking will give your whole piece a beautiful finished look.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Are all the colors available if I order the kit? Thank you!
Hi Shannon,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, we do still stock all the original colors for this wrap, and everything is included in our Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap Bundle!
Best,
Julianna
I cannot find Anzula For Better or Worsted in Hyacinth or Heidi . . . do you have any suggestions?
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes unfortunately we no longer cary those colors. If its place I would recommend Anzula For Better or Worsted in Raspberry and Navy!
Warmly,
Gianna