How To Crochet Moss Stitch For Beginners
Today let’s learn how to crochet moss stitch step by step with a video that you can work along to. This stitch is simple, repetitive, and creates a fabric that has a great drape and is reversible.
What Is the Crochet Moss Stitch?
The crochet moss stitch, is also popularly known as the crochet linen stitch, the crochet woven stitch or the crochet granite stitch.
It is created by simply alternating a single crochet with a chain 1.
The single crochet is not worked into the stitches from the previous row, instead you work them into the ch1 spaces. This creates rows with very short height, as the new row overlaps the previous row creating a textured, woven appearance.
What to Know Before Starting
- Skill Level: This is beginner friendly stitch. You only need to know a few crochet basic stitches – how to make a slip knot crochet, how to crochet the chain, and how to single crochet.
- Materials Used: For this tutorial I have used the Wool Ease Thick Quick yarn and a size N 9mm hook.
how to crochet moss stitch flat
Abbreviations: ch = chain, sc = single crochet, sk = skip, ch sp = chain space
Chain an even number of stitches. For our small practice swatch, we are starting with 12 chains.
Row 1: sc into the 4th ch from the hook, *ch1, skip next ch, sc into next ch* repeat across the row. Turn
Row 2: ch2, skip the first sc, sc into the first ch1 space, *ch1, sc into next ch1 space* repeat across, working the final sc into the turning chain space.
Repeat Row 2 till your swatch is finished.
moss stitch crochet turning chain
When you turn your work at the end of the row, for a moss stitch crochet we chain 2.
Where Do You Insert Your Hook for Moss Stitch?
When you are learning how to crochet moss stitch, it is important to realize that the single crochet is not worked into the stitches from the previous row, instead you work them into the ch1 spaces. The little V shapes are the scs in the photo below. You want to create your new row of scs in the ch1 spaces in between.
how to crochet moss stitch video
Learn how to crochet moss stitch step by step in this Crochet Moss Stitch Tutorial video on Youtube or click the video box below.
What Can You Make With the Crochet Moss Stitch?
Once you learn how to crochet moss stitch, there are so many projects you can try! This is such an easy, repetitive stitch pattern that is easy to remember. It is versatile and works great for making scarves, blankets, shawls etc. Here are a few patterns on my blog that uses the crochet moss stitch
- Ready to put this stitch into practice? My Moss Stitch Crochet Scarf is the absolute perfect beginner project to practice your straight edges. It works up quickly, lays completely flat, and gives you plenty of practice finding that final turning chain space.
- The moss stitch creates a perfectly dense, protective fabric for accessories in this Crochet Tablet Sleeve Pattern
- Because it creates a beautifully draped, lightweight fabric, the crochet moss stitch is my favorite choice for long term projects. Head over to my Temperature Blanket Guide to see how I track daily colors, weave in ends, and fix common mistakes when crocheting a year long moss stitch blanket
- Did you know the moss stitch is the secret to color magic? Once your tension is consistent, check out my Crochet Planned Pooling Blanket. I’ll show you exactly how to use variegated yarn and the basic crochet moss stitch to create incredible, self-patterning argyle designs
- If you just want to try a simple project after you learn how to crochet moss stitch, this Free Crochet Headband Pattern can be worked up in minutes and worn right away!
- Ready to take this to the next level? Learn Crochet the Moss Stitch in the Round to make seamless bags, hats, and this Easy Crochet Square Blanket Pattern!
Once you have mastered how to crochet moss stitch, here is another highly textured stitch, check out my step by step tutorial on How To Crochet The Puff Stitch. You can also browse my entire Crochet Stitch Library for more inspiration for your next stitch!
