Moss Stitch (sc, ch 1)

The moss stitch, also called the linen or granite stitch, is a simple crochet stitch made by alternating single crochet and chain-1 spaces to create a flat, woven-looking fabric with excellent drape.

US abbreviation: sc, ch 1UK abbreviation: dc, ch 1Difficulty: beginner

Worked from these basic stitches

  • Single crochetSingle crochet
  • ChainChain

In a chart, the moss stitch is drawn as a group of these symbols.

How to crochet the Moss Stitch

  1. 1Chain an even number of stitches.
  2. 2Row 1: single crochet in the second chain from the hook, then repeat [chain 1, skip the next chain, single crochet in the next chain] across.
  3. 3Row 2: chain 1 and turn, then single crochet into the first chain-1 space from the row below.
  4. 4Repeat [chain 1, single crochet into the next chain-1 space] across the row.
  5. 5Always place your single crochets into the chain-1 spaces of the previous row, never into the stitches themselves.
  6. 6Repeat Row 2 for the whole piece.

Tips

  • Keep an even stitch count or the offset pattern will not line up.
  • It is easy to memorize and looks the same on both sides, which suits scarves and blankets.
  • UK readers: work double crochet wherever this pattern says single crochet.

Used in

  • Dishcloths
  • Scarves
  • Blankets
  • Market bags
  • Washcloths

Related stitches

Find more stitches in the complete crochet stitches library. To visualize this stitch in a chart, try the free stitch chart maker.