What would the moss or granite stitch look like if it had a lean to it, meaning it was on an angle? I put my head into my computer, banged it a few times, and came up with a solution. This is the Leaning Crochet Moss Stitch pattern.
There are two different rows for instructions. In the even-numbered ross, we subtract a stitch from one side and add it to the other. On the odd-numbered rows, there is no addition or subtraction of stitches.
I recommend using a stitch marker on both sides. I used blue for the even-number side and white for the odd-number side. I found it was easier not to get lost in which side is what until I got used to the pattern.
The yarn shown is Noro, Colour 16. I used a 5 mm / H/8 hook for the demonstration swatch.
Abbreviations List
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sc2tog = Single Crochet 2 Together
- Sk = Skip
Strong Recommendation - Prevent Getting Lost
Until you are comfortable with the repeating, I suggest putting one stitch marker on each edge. Have both stitch markers being a different colour than each other.
Chain an odd count, such as 29 for a scarf.
White Stitch Marker 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1, sk next ch, 1 sc in next. Rep from * across. 1 sc in last ch. Turn.
Blue Stitch Marker 2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog using first st and next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1, sk next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * across to the last ch-1 sp is used. Ch 1. 1 sc in (next) last st. Turn.
White Stitch Marker 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1, sk next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * across. 1 sc in last st. Turn.
Blue Stitch Marker 4th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog using first st and next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1, sk next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * across to the last ch-1 sp is used. Ch 1. 1 sc in (next) last st. Turn.
Rep 3rd and 4th rows until complete.
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Crochet Diagram
You can print my crochet diagram to help yourself out.
The linen stitch is also called the moss stitch.
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