Learn how to crochet the moss stitch with this easy step-by-step guide. The moss stitch is also known as granite stitch, linen stitch, woven stitch, and seed stitch.

Table of contents

About Crochet Moss Stitch
What To Use Moss Stitch For
Tips And Variations For Moss Stitch
Crochet Stitches
Step By Step Tutorial
Skill Level
What You Will Need
Stitches Used In This Pattern
Pattern Notes
Pattern Instructions
Project Using Moss Stitch
More Crochet Stitches
Learn To Crochet
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About Crochet Moss Stitch

If you are looking for a crochet stitch that creates a warm dense textured fabric, consider the moss stitch.

The moss stitch pattern is created by alternating basic crochet stitches of single crochets and chains in a specific pattern.

Single crochet stitches are worked into the chain spaces of the previous row, while the chain stitches are worked over the single crochet stitches.

This alternating pattern creates a staggered, dense, and textured effect.

What To Use Moss Stitch For

Moss stitch is versatile and can be used for many different projects, like:

Dishcloths and washcloths
Blankets and afghans
Scarves and cowls
Pillows
Coasters
Placemats
Pot holders
Baby items, like blankets, booties, hats, or clothing.
Use it as a trim or edging for blankets, bags, jackets, cardigans, or other items.

Green yarn crocheted in moss stitch with a black and gold crochet hook.

Tips And Variations For Moss Stitch

Gauge and hook size: Moss stitch tends to create a dense fabric, but you can adjust this by adjusting your hook size. If you want a looser and softer draping fabric to choose a larger hook, and for a more dense fabric, use a smaller hook.

Yarn: Moss stitch works well in just about any yarn, but choosing one that gives a good stitch definition will help enhance the look of the pattern.

Worsted (Afghan, Aran, 10 ply) yarn or DK (light worsted, 8 ply) yarn are great because they are thick and give this stitch definition.

Experiment with color: Get creative and use multiple colors to create stripes or color blocks, use variegated yarn to create a gradient effect, or just use one color.

Customize: The moss stitch can be easily adjusted to fit any project size. The pattern is worked over a multiple of two stitches, so start your work by making an even number of chains until you reach your desired length or width.

Crochet Stitches

You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches to make this moss stitch pattern.

Listed below are the stitches used in this pattern.

Chain Stich (ch)

Make a slip knot.
Yarn over hook (YO)
Draw a loop of yarn back up through the loop on the crochet hook. One chain stitch has been made.
Yarn over hook (YO) and draw a loop through the loop on the hook to create another chain, and repeat to create new chain stitches.
See how to start a crochet chain stitch with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Single Crochet (sc)

Yarn over hook (YO), insert hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
Yarn over hook (YO) and pull back up through the stitch. You should have two loops on the hook.
Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn back through all the loops on the hook.
This completes a single crochet stitch.
See how to single crochet with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Step By Step Tutorial

Below are instructions for how to crochet moss stitch in rows.

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

For this tutorial, I am using Lion Brand Mandala ombre yarn and a size 1-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook, but you can use any kind of yarn you like.

Tip: For the practice piece choose a light colored yarn because you will be able to see the stitches better.

Stitches Used In This Pattern

ch - chain
sc- single crochet
sk - skip
st/sts - stitch/stitches
hk - hook
rpt - repeat

Pattern Notes

US Crochet Terms

The information in this guide refers to US crochet terms, and instructions are for the right-handed.

Moss stitch is worked over an even number of stitches, so you can make your practice swatch any size you like.

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Foundation - Chain an even number of stitches. (My swatch for this tutorial has 20 chain stitches)

Abbreviated Version

Foundation - Ch an even number of sts.

Row One

Row 1 - Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook (turning chain), * chain 1, skip 1 chain stitch, and single crochet in the next chain stitch; repeat from * across the row, ending with a single crochet in the last chain stitch of the row. Turn

Abbreviated Version

Row 1 - Sc in 2nd ch from hk, *ch1, sk 1 ch, sc in next st; rpt from * across ending with sc in last st. Turn.

Image showing how row one should look like when finished.

Row Two

Row 2 - Chain 1 (turning chain), single crochet into the first chain 1 space of the previous row, * chain 1, skip over the single crochet stitch in the row previous row, and make a single crochet in the next chain 1 space, repeat from * across the row, ending with a single crochet in the turning chain of the previous row. Turn

Abbreviated Version

Row 2 - Ch1, sc in ch-1 sp, * ch1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch1-1 sp, rpt from * across ending with sc in turning ch of previous row.

Repeat row 2 until you reach your desired length.

Project Using Moss Stitch

If you are looking to practice the crochet moss stitch try this moss stitch dishcloth pattern, or this easy moss stitch crochet drawstring bag.

More Crochet Stitches

Learn To Crochet

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