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.
Dorothy Craik says
I have limited hearing so need patterns written which I prefer. Even if a caption was on the video it'd
be good. Videos are hard to see as stitches aren' t clear. I do many blankets for charity with a group.
I really like the extended pattern. I hope to see this improvement soon. Thank you.
sewbeeit says
Love the look of this stitch. At 3:46 you say you are going to hdc and it looks like you did a dc. Is that correct?
Melissa says
I love this! I am going to make some wash clothes 🙂 To answer the question of HOW TO FINISH the project without the gaps in the last row. *This is what I did*
I figured to start and finish each row he has you do a hdc *half double*, so I did a hdc on next row down then an extended moss stitch in the gap (2 rows down) *repeat to the end* and finish the row with the last 2 hdc like every other row. It's even and looks perfect 🙂