The Birch Cottage

Crafting a Handmade Home

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Blog
  • About Pam
    • Contact
    • Disclosures
    • Pam’s Musings
  • Crafts
    • Cleaning & Organization
    • Crafts
    • Cricut
    • Crochet
    • Home Decor
    • Sewing
  • Printables
    • Calendars
    • Crochet & Sewing Patterns
    • Digital Wallpaper
    • Gift Tags
    • Labels
    • Miscellaneous
    • Note Cards
    • Recipe Cards
    • Seasonal & Holidays
    • Vintage Illustrations
    • Wall Art
  • Recipes
    • Baked Goods / Breads
    • Desserts
    • Dips / Salsas
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Jams & Jellies
    • Main Dishes
    • Pizzas
    • Seasoning
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups / Stews
  • Shop
You are here: Home / Crafts / Learn to Crochet: The Moss Stitch

June 4, 2018 by: Pamela Baker

Learn to Crochet: The Moss Stitch

The Moss Stitch is also known as the Linen Stitch, the Granite Stitch or the Woven Stitch. I believe it’s most common name is the Moss Stitch – or at least that’s what I was taught to call it when I was learning how to crochet. So, that’s what we’re calling this beautiful crochet stitch and what you’ll be learning today. 

About the Moss Stitch

Learn how to crochet the moss stitch or linen stitch by The Birch Cottage

To make the Moss Stitch, use whichever crochet hook matches your yarn.  In this crochet tutorial, I’m using my ergonomic wooden crochet hook that my husband made for me. By the way, you can find his work on Etsy at Woodcrafts by Lenny and on Instagram. It’d totally make his day if you followed him on Instagram!

Learn to crochet the moss stitch by The Birch Cottage

The Moss Stitch is not only beautiful, but it’s really easy to learn and fast to crochet. It’s literally comprised of a series of single crochet and chain stitches. Sounds easy, right? That’s because it is just that simple!

Crochet Moss Stitch Video Tutorial

If you’re like me, it helps to have some sort of visual instruction. That’s exactly why I’ve created this video. If you watch the video and you still have questions, feel free to leave me a comment below and I’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have about the Moss Stitch or crocheting in general. If you prefer written instructions, just keep reading. 

Crochet the Moss Stitch

Learn how to crochet the moss stitch or linen stitch by The Birch Cottage

As you’ll quickly discover, the Moss Stitch creates a beautiful kind of woven effect with the way the yarn kind of dips down into the previous row. To start the Moss Stitch, you’ll want to crochet an even number of chains as wide as your pattern calls for or as wide as you’d like. Just be sure to end on an even number of chains.

Learn how to crochet the moss stitch

For the first round, skip the first three chain stitches and single crochet into the fourth.  Then you will chain one, skip the next chain and single crochet into the next chain. Repeat the skip one chain, single crochet, chain one to the end of the row, ending with a single crochet in the last chain.

To start a new row, chain two and turn your work.  You’ll be working into the chain spaces of the previous row, keep up the pattern of single crochet, chain, single crochet, chain; placing the single crochets into the chain spaces from the previous row. When you reach the end of the row, place your last single crochet into the chain space you used to begin that row.

A written pattern for the Moss Stitch would look like this:

Foundation Chain: Chain an even number of stitches.
Row 1: Sc in 4th ch from hk. *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next* repeat to end. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Sc in next ch sp. *ch 1, sc in next ch sp* repeat to end, ending with a sc in the ch sp from the previous row.

I just love this Moss Stitch, not only because it works up so quickly, but because it creates such a lovely woven looking stitch pattern. In fact, I’ve been crocheting up a storm making dish towels for Christmas gifts. I’ll be sharing that tutorial with you soon!

Crochet Moss Stitch by The Birch Cottage

So, what will you crochet with the Moss Stitch? I’d love to hear about it. Just let me know in the comments below. Also, if you have a favorite crochet stitch, I’d love to know!

Til next time…

Pam from The Birch Cottage

 

 

What are the beautiful things in your life? A Free Print for Your Home!
12 Super Cool Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Modern Dad

Sign-Up for The Birch Cottage Newsletter!

Pam Baker The Birch Cottage
Hello and welcome to The Birch Cottage! I'm Pam, wife, mom, nana (mawmaw), dog mom and creative behind The Birch Cottage blog. Come explore The Birch Cottage where I hope you'll find inspiration to craft a handmade home. I love sharing my passion for family, cooking, sewing, crocheting, crafting and all things DIY. Thank you for visiting!
[Read more about Pam]

Search this site!

Popular Posts

Download this free printable face mask pattern
Learn to sew a microwave safe bowl cozy
The secret to super moist meatloaf
24 Classic Christmas Mantels by The Birch Cottage

Disclosure:
Posts may include affiliate links for your convenience. All opinions are our own. You are reading and following advice from The Birch Cottage at your own risk. Always use safety precautions. You should read and follow manufacturer’s directions for the products and tools you use. Read more.

Privacy Policy:
The privacy of your personal information is important. We make every effort to safeguard your information and will never sell it to third parties. Read more.

Terms of Use:
You are welcome to link to this site or use a single image and brief description to link back to any post. Republishing posts in their entirety is prohibited without permission. All images are property of The Birch Cottage. Do not crop or remove watermark. Do not reproduce without link back or permission. If you do link to this site, please contact us to let us know. All free printables offered are for personal use only. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated. Thank you!

  • Blog
  • About Pam
  • Crafts
  • Printables
  • Recipes
  • Shop

© 2021 · Fun Genesis WordPress Theme by, Pretty Darn Cute Design