The extended moss crochet stitch is a really easy repeating pattern that thickens up the works as the extended double crochet goes over the ch-1 spaces and buries it inside the double crochet stitches.
What makes this stitch amazing in its look is how the extended part of the double crochet bulges outward. I can see this stitch being amazing for afghans, smaller projects and more.
Instructions
Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes. 454 g/16 oz, 372 m/407 yds
Colour is Maiti.
I used 4.5 mm / G/6 hook but yarn requires 5 mm / H/8 hook which can be used. Ensure the hook matches the ball brand recommendation.
Abbreviations
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Ext Dc = Extended double crochet. Double crochet 2 rows below trapping the ch-1 inside the stitch. Give a bit of slack when completing the double crochet.
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Rem = Remain(ing)
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right Side
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sk = Skip
Instructions
Note: This stitch is double-sided.
Chain in multiples of 2 chs + 1. Scarf shown is chain 31.
1st row: RS. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as st), 1 dc in first 2 sc. Ch 1, sk next sc. *1 dc in next sc, ch 1, sk next st. Rep from * across until 3 sc rem. 1 dc in last 3 sc. Turn.
The next row is the same for the entire project until you want to finish with the last row.
3rd row: Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 2 sts. *Ch 1, sk next st, 1 ext dc 2 rows below. Rep from * across until 2 sts rem. 1 hdc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Rep 3rd until size desired.
Last row: Ch 1, 1 sc in first 3 sts, 1 ext dc 2 rows below. *1 sc in next st, 1 ext dc 2 rows below. Rep from * across. 1 sc in last 2 sts. Fasten off.
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Pattern Suggestions
- Crochet Tea Pot Cover Pattern
- Crochet Arrow Criss Cross Scarf Pattern
- Baby Sneaker Booties Crochet Pattern
- Crochet Baby's First Gown
- Multiples Stitches for Starting Chain
To Make Different Sizes
Multiple of 2 sts + 1.
Remember the + number at the end of the sentence means that you are to add chains at the very end to maintain the pattern as written.
Jamie says
I love the look of this stitch. Thank you for the tutorial I just have one question. How do you finish the last row of the scarf so it doesn't have the holes in it? Could you replace the doubke crochets with single crochets?
Gayle says
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe to finish off you chain one and then single crochet all the way across the last time? Pretty stitch.
Donna Hogan says
Love the pattern, but how do you finish the last row so you don't have the spaces?
Noora says
I would dc in the already existing stitch (instead of the ch 1 that creates the space) and work an extended dc in the other
Torry Jean Hyatt says
on the last row, instead of a ch 1 to skip the stitch, you do a sc in the row below so you don't wind up with spaces.
Lori S. says
I can't wait to try this with a varigate yarn like you said Mikey! Cudos again sir! Thanks for all you guys and ladies do at TCC!