Crochet Moss Stitch

Crocheting the moss stitch is a simple and easy technique that creates a lovely texture on your crochet projects. This stitch is also sometimes called the granite stitch, woven stitch or linen stitch.

How To Crochet The Moss Stitch

The sample above is crocheted with Lion Brand’s 24/7 cotton yarn.

Materials Needed:

Yarn – Any kind you choose. In the example above, I used Lion Brand 24/7 cotton yarn (sponsored link).

Scissors (sponsored link) – to cut off the yarn.

Darning needle (sponsored link) – to weave in ends.

Here’s How to Crochet the Moss Stitch:

1. Start by chaining an even number of stitches.
2. In the 4th chain from the hook, make a single crochet stitch and chain one.
3. Skip the next chain stitch, then make a single crochet stitch in the following chain stitch and chain one.
4. Repeat step 3 across the row, alternating between skipping a stitch and making a single crochet stitch plus chain one in the next stitch.
5. At the end of the row, chain two and turn your work.
6. In the first chain stitch space of the previous row, make a single crochet stitch and chain one.
7. Skip the next single crochet stitch, then make a single crochet stitch in the following chain space and chain one.
8. Repeat step 7 across the row, alternating between skipping a stitch and making a single crochet stitch plus chain one in the next chain space.
9. At the end of the row, chain two and turn your work.
10. Repeat steps 6-9 for as many rows as you desire.
11. When you’re ready to finish, tie off your yarn and weave in any loose ends.

And that’s it! With these simple steps, you can create the beautiful and versatile moss stitch.

Happy Crocheting!

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