The extended moss crochet stitch is a straightforward 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.
You only need one ball with a 4.5 mm / G/6 hook, but you could also use 5 mm / H/8.
I used Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes for my sample. Just one ball, and you are set!
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.
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.
The scarf is 8.75" wide by 48" long. It's just enough to slip into a coat without being a scarf that is too long to be a nuisance.
To Change Size
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.
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
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.
Have you completed this project. Show me!