If you are interested in learning how to crochet the moss stitch, you are definitely in the right place! I love how easy this stitch is to crochet, and patterns with a one row repeat are a bonus! The moss stitch is a classic stitch that looks great in any color!
Crochet pattern tutorials are a great way to learn a new stitch or have fun with an old one. The moss stitch is easy to learn and is also known as the granite stitch and the linen stitch.
If you can chain and single crochet, then you can crochet the moss stitch!
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MATERIALS:
- any yarn and corresponding hook (I used ww (#4) yarn and H/5mm hook)
- scissors
- yarn needle
ABBREVIATIONS:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip a stitch
- ch sp – chain space
I have created a detailed step by step picture tutorial of each stitch listed above on the Learn Basic Crochet Stitches Page.
NOTES:
- This stitch tutorial uses US terms.
- To work the moss stitch in this tutorial you will need an even amount of chains (or multiple of 2).
- Ch 1 counts as a stitch.
- In this tutorial I used 3 colors of yarn, blue, brown, and cream, carrying the yarn color up the sides and dropping the yarn color when not in use.
- Feel free to use any yarn with the corresponding hook to practice this stitch.
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Let’s get started!
What is the moss stitch?
The moss stitch is a very easy pattern that uses chains and single crochet stitches. The single crochet stitches are worked in the chain spaces from the previous row. Once you complete the first row of the pattern, the moss stitch is an easy one row repeat that includes *ch 1, sk, sc in ch sp* and repeat from * to * (See photo below)
For this tutorial, R1, I started with 18 chains.
To start the moss stitch, chain a multiple of 2 (any even number).
The moss stitch is a one row repeat. I used three colors, blue, cream and brown for this tutorial.
For the first row R1, I chained 18 for this tutorial, place your first sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, *ch 1, sk the next chain, sc in the next ch* and continue from * to * across Turn. (17 stitches)
(See photos below)
I changed to brown yarn for row 2, so that you can see the stitches easier.
You can continue in the same color if you like.
For R2: ch 1(counts as a stitch), sc in the ch sp from the previous row, *ch 1, sk, sc in ch sp from the previous row* and repeat from * to * across. Place your last sc in the turning ch from the previous row. Turn. (17 stitches)
(See photos below)
To continue this stitch, repeat R2 as many times as you would like!
That’s it, an easy one row repeat!
If you would like to practice the moss stitch, used in this tutorial, check out the Moss Stitch Mug Rug Pattern by clicking the photo below.
What else can you make using this stitch?
This stitch works great for almost any pattern! I love this stitch for a beautiful baby blanket, an easy scarf or a poncho! If you are looking for something smaller, try a dishcloth for the kitchen, or a dish towel, using cotton.
I hope this stitch tutorial was informative and you learned something new.
This is the second of many stitch tutorials I have planned for the blog, so stay tuned for more!
If you have any stitch tutorial suggestions, please do not hesitate to comment below and I will try to make them as clear and concise as I can!
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