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.
Erica Vicente says
Hi Mikey! I have a question. for the third row you count 2 for your turning chain then you "say" that youre going to do a HDC but you do a DC instead. Can you please clarify? I was looking for written instructions but couldn't find them anywhere. Thank you in advance.
Marina King says
I have been looking for a pattern I would follow what he does in the video where it's extended it's likely a dc.
Yvette Cates says
Hi could you please tell me the brand and color of yarn in the picture that was used to make the scarf shown on the picture above. Thank you
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
It was an independent labelled yarn. I don't remember the brand. We bought it at a local yarn shop. I'm sorry.
Juanita says
your videos are very good, easy to understand , thanks