Granite Stitch Tutorial: How to Crochet the Moss Stitch

Crocheting is a fun and relaxing hobby, and the granite stitch is one of those stitches that looks amazing and is easy to learn. It’s also known as the moss stitch or linen stitch, and it’s great for beginners and pros alike.

The granite stitch creates a lovely, dense texture that’s not too bulky. It’s perfect for making scarves, baby blankets, and dishcloths. You’ll love how the fabric feels – soft yet sturdy.

Learning the granite stitch also helps you master basic crochet techniques. It’s a great way to build your skills and confidence.

Ready to dive in? Keep reading to find out how to crochet the granite stitch step by step!

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The granite stitch is perfect for beginners – it’s a simple stitch that’s ideal for a first project. You’ll be using simple techniques like chain stitches and single crochets. It’s sure to become one of your favorite crochet stitches.

Alright, let’s get started with the photo tutorial to create this beautiful stitch. We’ll begin with the foundation chain, so grab your yarn and hook!

How To Make the Granite Stitch: Step-By-Step

First, gather these materials:

Crochet hook: Check our hook guide to choose the right hook size.
Yarn: Select your favorite color and type of yarn.
Scissors: For cutting your yarn when done.
Darning needle: To weave in your ends.

Steps

Step 1: Foundation Chain

Start by chaining an even number of stitches.

Keep chaining until you reach your desired length. For example, a moss stitch blanket might need 120 stitches.

If you need help with making a chain stitch, try our foundation chain guide.

Step 1.1 – Granite Stitch Foundation chain — *Our foundation chain*

Step 2: Granite Stitch First Row

First, insert your crochet hook into the 4th chain from the hook and yarn over.

Pull the yarn through the chain and yarn over again.

Finally, pull the yarn through both loops on the hook to complete one single crochet stitch.

Step 2.1 – Single crochet into the 4th chain — *The first single crochet stitch*

Next, chain 1 stitch.

This will create your first chain-1 space, which you’ll work into in the second row.

Step 2.2 – Chain 1 stitch — *Chain 1 stitch*

Skip the next stitch in your foundation chain and single crochet into the next chain.

Step 2.3 – Single crochet into next chain — *After the single crochet, go into the next chain*

Then work in a single chain.

Step 2.4 – Work in a single chain — *Complete another chain*

Continue repeating the sequence of chain 1, skip 1, and single crochet 1 all the way to the end of your foundation chain.

Step 2.5 – Repeat ch1, sk 1, sc to end of row — *The nearly-complete first row*

Step 2.5 – Complete Granite Stitch first row — *The complete first row*

Step 3: Granite Stitch Second Row

To start your second row, and all following rows in the moss stitch, turn your work around.

Step 3.1 – Turn work around — *Turn your work around*

Next, chain two stitches. This will act as your turning chain.

Step 3.2 – Chain 2 — *The first turning chain*

In the first row, you made several chain-1 spaces, and now you need to single crochet into each of them.

Find the first chain-1 space in your row and single crochet into it.

Step 3.3 – Locate first chain-1 space and single crochet into it — *After a single crochet into the first chain-1 space*

Then chain 1.

This creates one of the chain-1 spaces for your next row, which you’ll continue to work into as you go.

After chaining one, single crochet into the next chain-1 space, just like before.

Continue this pattern of chaining one and single crocheting into each chain-1 space until you reach the end of the row.

The last stitch should always be a single crochet into the last chain space in the row, which will be a chain-2 space.

My Favorite Granite Stitch Crochet Tools

Each of these useful crochet tools will improve your crochet projects:

If you are like me and like to crochet on the go, this tote is a stylish way to keep everything you need at your fingertips!
My MOST FAVORITE tool is these portable scissors that always make it through security and fit perfectly in my hook case.
A️ yarn bowl is a beautiful way to wrangle yarn while crocheting
Keep organized with this crochet hooks kit with a case. This 85-piece kit has over 2,500 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ five-star reviews.
Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 200 Essential Stitches with Step-by-Step Photos is the most handy resource!

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