What Is the Moss Crochet Stitch?

A flat, dense stitch consisting of a single crochet and a chain one. The short rows make this perfect for lots of color changes and is an excellent  beginner stitch.

Abbreviations

YO – Yarn Over

REP – Repeat

SC – Single Crochet

CH – Chain

SK – Skip

SP – Space

ST – Stitch

SL ST – Slip Stitch

 

Single Crochet (SC) – Insert your hook, YO pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops.

Written Instructions

Multiple: Even Number

ROUND 1 

Starting in 2nd CH from hook, work 1 SC. *CH1. Skip one chain., SC in next chain. REP from * across the row, ending with 1 SC in the last CH. CH 2 and turn.

ROUND 2:

Starting in the first CH 1 space from the previous row, work 1 SC. *CH 1. skip 1 SC, SC in the next CH 1 SP, REP from * across the row, ending with 1 SC worked into the space between the final SC and CH 2 turning chain from the previous row. CH 2 and turn.

REPEAT ROW 2

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