Moss Stitch (Stitch Sampler Scrapghan CAL 2023 – Part 1)

The first stitch for the 2023 Stitch Sampler Scrapghan CAL is one of my all-time favorites – the Moss Stitch (also known as the Linen Stitch or Granite Stitch)! I’ve used this stitch in quite a few patterns: the Moss Boss Cowl, Horizon Blanket, Finally Fall Shawl, and the One Skein Infinity Scarf.

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Moss Stitch

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Materials
54g Worsted weight yarn + small amount for the border (the same color that will be used for sewing – optional)
H/5.0 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Level
Easy

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet

· written in US terms

· ch 2 counts as sc + ch 1

· this square is 2 sided and does not have a right side

· This stitch requires a starting ch of an even number

· Approx finished size: 7” x 7”

· This square would look great with variegated yarn or in stripes (I recommend changing colors every 2 rows and carrying the yarn so there are less ends to weave in 😉 )

VIDEO TUTORIAL
How to Crochet the Moss Stitch

Scrapghan Tips

· If you’re having trouble getting the sizing right, remember that it’s easier to adjust a square that’s too small than one that’s too big.

· If a square comes out too small you can add an additional round for the border, go up a hook size, and/or steam block and stretch the square to the size you want.

· The edges might curl. This can be fixed with some steam blocking. It won’t be noticeable after sewing.

· Each square has at least 2 rounds of border. For the last round of the border I used the same color for each square (the dark gray). This is the same color used for the sewing.

· Each square does not need the same number of stitches for the border.

· Make 2 of each square. Alternatively, you can use cotton yarn and make 1 square to use as a dishcloth.

PART 1 – MOSS STITCH (make 2)

Ch 30 (ch any even number)

Row 1: sc in 4th ch from the hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next* repeat from * to * across (15 sc)

Row 2: ch 2, turn, sc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space* repeat from * to * across ending with sc in turning ch space

Row 3 – 29: repeat row 2 (or until the height matches the width)

BORDER

With the same color used for the square, work around the entire square

Round 1: ch 1, sc along the side of the square, working *sc in the side of next 2 rows, then skip 1 row* repeat from * to * across to the corner, ch 2, working along the bottom, *sc in 2 stitches, then skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across to the corner, ch 2, working along the side, *sc in the side of 2 rows, then skip 1 row* repeat from * to * across to the corner, ch 2, working along the top, *sc in 2 stitches, then skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across the top, ch 2, join to first sc with sl st

Fasten off.

Join to corner ch-2 space with border color

Round 2: ch 1, sc in ch-2 space, sc in each stitch across to corner ch-2 space, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in each stitch across to corner ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, (sc, ch 2) in last ch-2 space, join to first sc with sl st

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

And that’s it for Part 1! See you next week for Part 2 🙂

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