Crochet Tutorial: Moss Stitch

How to Crochet the Moss Stitch

The crochet Moss Stitch, also known as the Granite Stitch, is a super easy and fun stitch technique that produces a gorgeous texture.  Since it’s made up solely of Single Crochet Stitches and Chains, it’s an easy pattern for any beginner to master, but also fun for the more experienced crocheter.

Check out the Crochet Moss Stitch Video Tutorial below, or reference the written instructions at the bottom of this post.

Written instructions for the Crochet Moss or Granite Stitch (worked flat):

Chain an even number of sts

Row 1: SC into the 4th chain from hook, *CH1, skip the next chain, SC into the next chain* Repeat to end of row.

Row 2: CH2, SC into the next CH1 space, *CH1, skip the next stitch, SC into next CH1 space* Repeat across, ending with a SC in the CH3 space from Row 1.

Row 3: CH2, SC into the next CH1 space, *CH1, skip the next stitch, SC into next CH1 space* Repeat across, ending with a SC in the turning chain space from previous row.

Continue to repeat row 3.

The Moss Stitch is featured in a few of my favorite patterns!  Grab yourself a copy and give the stitch a go:

Handsome Hoppy Frog Hat Crochet Pattern

Lovely Cap Crochet Pattern

Cadence Cabled Cloche Crochet Pattern