Seed stitch
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005131
A knitting pattern characterized by alternating knit and purl stitches within the same row and between rows, creating a textured surface resembling scattered seeds. This stitch produces a fabric that lies flat and has a slightly bumpy, reversible appearance. It is often used for borders, edgings, or as an all-over pattern in knitted garments.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005131 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Synonyms | moss stitch |
| Translations | German: Perlmuster; Spanish: punto de arroz; French: point de riz |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005131",
"term": "Seed stitch",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A knitting pattern characterized by alternating knit and purl stitches within the same row and between rows, creating a textured surface resembling scattered seeds. This stitch produces a fabric that lies flat and has a slightly bumpy, reversible appearance. It is often used for borders, edgings, or as an all-over pattern in knitted garments.",
"synonyms": [
"moss stitch"
],
"subject": "Textile production",
"translations": {
"de": "Perlmuster",
"es": "punto de arroz",
"fr": "point de riz"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/seed-stitch/"
}
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