How Do You Knit A Seafoam Stitch?
The seafoam pattern begins with two rows of simple stitches and then follows with a row of pattern stitches, two more rows of simple stitches and then ends with two rows of pattern stitches. Read on to learn how to knit a seafoam stitch. Choose a sport or double-knit (DK) weight yarn. A thinner yarn makes a more attractive shawl or scarf but it’s easier to tangle it when you drop stitches if you’re not used to the technique. Use larger needles than suggested on the ball band. A size 10 or 11 is appropriate when working with this pattern. Cast on a multiple of 10 stitches plus six extra for the seafoam pattern. It’s a good idea to add 2 stitches to each side for a border. Knit all stitches on rows one, two, five and six. A swatch of 30 stitches gives you plenty of practice. Begin the third row by knitting six stitches. Alternate between yarn-overs and knitted stitches down the row in the following manner: yarn-over twice, knit one stitch, yarn-over three times, knit one stitch, yarn-ove
