The moss stitch (also called the linen stitch or granite stitch) creates a beautiful woven texture using only single crochet and chain stitches.
Moss Stitch Crochet Pattern
Foundation Chain
- Chain an even number of stitches.
Row 1
- Single crochet (sc) in the 3th chain from hook.
- Chain 1 (ch 1), skip 1 chain.
- Sc in next chain, ch 1, skip 1 chain.
- Repeat from * to * across the row.
- Turn.
Row 2
- Ch 2 (counts as first ch-1 space).
- Sc in the first ch-1 space.
- Ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space.
- Repeat from * to * across.
- End with a sc in the last ch-1 space.
- Turn.
Row 3 and Beyond
- Repeat Row 2 until your piece reaches the desired length.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip
- st = stitch
Moss Stitch Formula
- Starting chain: Even number of chains
- Pattern repeat: (sc, ch 1) worked into each chain-1 space from the previous row.
Quick Tip
For neat edges:
- Begin each row with ch 2.
- Work the final sc into the last ch-1 space of the previous row.
The moss stitch is excellent for blankets, scarves, dishcloths, market bags, and modern garments because it creates a light fabric with excellent drape.