Noodle Stitch
Knitting flat on straight needles:
Row one: Bring yarn forward, Knit two together; knit two. Repeat.
Row two: Bring yarn forward, Knit two together; knit two. Repeat.
Knitting in the round on circular needles:
Row one: Bring yarn forward, Knit two together; knit two. Repeat.
Row two: Purl two, Bring yarn backward, Purl two together. Repeat.
Does this stitch curl: No
Is this stitch reversible: Yes
How many stitches: Multiples of four. In the image provided I have knit 12 stitches on 4mm needles with DK yarn.
Alternate names: Little bee stitch, Unknown
I found this stitch pattern in an old 1800s book titled 'My knitting book' by a 'Miss Lambert'. She would probably not be pleased I used yellow yarn instead of her recommended white blue and pink. Trans ally.
Thank you Basil for your insightful comment, which inspired the stitch name. Thank you also to Family Guy Fact Bot, who inspired the alternate name.