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.
matco64 says
Hi Mikey, I would love to see the written directions for all of your video tutorials. I prefer the written and I reflect with the video for a closer look.
Thank you
Virginia says
I agree. I want the written pattern. Thanks for all your work!!!!
Robin says
http://my-cutelittlecrafts.blogspot.com/2011/06/crochet-moss-stitch.html
Joanne Sevigny says
Hi Mikey, I agree with matco64 about written directions of all your video tutorials. I do much better with the written than trying to follow a video. I have to rewind it too many times to understand it!! LOL
Christine Myers Carman says
A friend of mine recently learned how to crochet and tells me how much she's learned from The Crochet Crowd, so I decided to check you all out. I've been crocheting for over 20 years, but there is always something new to learn. You have a lot of great stuff on here, but I prefer written instructions/descriptions on how to do a stitch. For one, I personally remember better from reading rather than watching/listening to a video (though videos are helpful if I feel confused about the written instructions), and second, if I then decide to make something from one of these stitch tutorials I'm not always in a place/position to watch a video if I need a reminder on what to do whereas I could print out or download written instructions and read them. I wouldn't be surprised if there are others that are the same as myself. I mean this as simply a suggestion, and just to write out a description of the stitch, or link to a page that has written instructions, in addition to your videos. Thanks for all you do to "hook" others into crochet!
Brande says
Same quration as above- how do you finish? What is the last row?