How to Crochet: Granite Stitch or Moss Stitch

[@lanna926]

I'm a grandmother who followed/used many of my mother's Godly wisdom of wise conversations. Everyone has his/her own style/manner, way of existing, doing things. If we were cloned, or allowed others to control our very existence, who then would we be? If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything, move on, one doesn't have to watch if you take issue with one being themselves!!!!! That's what I love about the Tube, from watching since 2009 there are many, many channels/forums. You don't have to watch what you don't like/want. Thanks for the tutorial, sharing what you love!!!!!

[@liziking306]

What I love most about your tutorials is that you make it so easy to understand and follow... especially to those beginners such as myself. For this, I thank you and I appreciate you. :))

[@tamarairene]

Thank you so much!

[@natalielinton1624]

i'm a knitter but i have started crocheting now for a year and i'm loving crocheting more then ever

[@chichio01]

Thank you so much for your videos! I thought this stitch was hard because I strugle a lot with written tutorials or pictures but this helped me a lot! Turned out it was way easier than I first thought :)

[@5alfalfa]

I am surprised how one style of stitch can have so many different names. It took me a bit to find this stitch. I knew what it looked like but wasn't sure what it was called.

[@mooglyblog]

@5alfalfa I do wish there was more consistency, but alas, I'm not in charge ;)

[@audreyhardin6369]

I cannot start to tell u how grateful I am for this tutorial! You are a great teacher and made working this stitch fun and easy! I was following another video and they totally lost me! I was about to give up! Thank you for saving me! Lol 🙏

[@catalinamonicasotelo9722]

It is so easy, and beautiful for baby blankets

[@laurafern5329]

Tamara, I was trying to learn this for a couple but could never the start and end stitches. But thanks to your calm and clear approach I'm ready to try again. Thank you so much.

[@alittlefrog2395]

Thank you so much for this! This is the first stitch I’ve learned beyond the standard single chain and I was struggling to figure it out based on a pictorial online, and this helped so much! I’m so excited to try out this stitch on a real piece!

[@tracycook7355]

What a brilliantly clear turourial thank you

[@ashleyy5640]

thank you so much for the tutorial! easy to follow and perfect for a beginner like me, i really appreciate it!

[@karenunruh5336]

Thank you for this tutorial for the moss stitch. I especially like that you have no loud annoying music playing during the instruction!! I have a pattern for a "Jane Throw" that uses the moss stitch, but I couldn't quite figure out where the chain space actually was (pattern uses 6 weight (thick) yarn.) The instructor's fingers were kind of blocking the stitches. Anyways videos are great! Thanks again!!

[@marciatyler862]

Tamara, I love your videos. You take your time in explaining, and demonstrate so easily that I can follow and make notes for future reference. If I don't understand a stitch used in a pattern I look to you to see how the stitch is created. Thank you so much, I appreciate your work!!

[@zhinka1]

YOU ARE AMAZING! seriously, pat yourself on the back, YOU are appreciated! I was lost on this, now I feel dumb that I did not get it, it is so easy

[@meeravenunagavalli6097]

Tamara ur tutorials are super easy to follow spl for newbies like me thank u , I also view BELLA CISCO'S tutorials in English terminology , but she says the US version also......stay Blessed as always ❤😍❤

[@shutterbugcrafts2501]

Agree with liziking306. Easy to follow and your videos aren't edited to be perfect. There are oopses and do-overs. Even those of us that have been crocheting for a long time need a do-over sometimes. It's nice to see that in tutorial videos.

[@fivecatgirly]

Thanks so much for these great videos… Just a beginner but looking forward to picking up more stitches!

[@bharatimuddada2601]

Your way of explaining is very sweet .very nice

[@ТатьянаКорчина-х5д]

Такая красивая и легкая вязка! Спасибо за понятное объяснение и хорошее видео!! Удачи вам!

[@miryamkgreen4838]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. Quick question - I’ve been trying to work a flat circle in this stitch, but can’t figure out the increases. Do you know of any linen stitch in the round tutorials? All the ones I’m seeing are they other type of “in the round”, where the fabric forms a tube or cylinder, rather than a flat circle. I know this video is several years old, so fingers crossed that someone is still listening! Thank you 😊

[@nina1522]

SO pretty! I'm new to crochet(I'm a knitter looking to broaden my craft skill set). It looks easier than I thought it would be.

[@masuganut2082]

CraftyLittleDevil I love your name lol 🙂

[@hattienelms3723]

CraftyLittleDevil i

[@nina1522]

Kathleen Vassallo Thanks. I chose it because of my love of crafts.

[@Magic1Angie]

.... said Nina, who presumably used to be called CraftyLittleDevil & now just likes confusing people

[@rebeccamoy6061]

Thanks Tamara! I love how you explain everything. Happy Holidays :)

[@mariafurey5431]

thank you for taking the time to make a video, think I got it but for someone new it's hard to follow you and see where you are entering the chain because you go a bit too fast in some places.

[@yoyummyor]

You can slow down youtube videos if that helps

[@elizabethleghorn7200]

Thank you for sharing this! I saw a post with this stitch and was having trouble reading the pattern. Your video was really helpful!

[@reginacummings1736]

Great tutorial Tamara.

[@YiaYia95]

I think the Moss and Granite are two different stitches. If you look at the Granite it's different than the Moss. When I was taught by my Grandmother they were also different from each other as you find online as well.

[@faeryb0mb]

...OH MY GOD SO ITS NOT SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME! Daisy Farm Crafts used this blue yarn that was so light I could hardly see what it was supposed to look like. Now I know that no it's supposed to look like that on the first row. ; w; thank you tamara.

[@angelasmith4374]

love it thanks for sharing!

[@benjaminteaguemusic4235]

Fantastic video!

[@b.j.4657]

I must have done something amazingly wrong lol i say amazingly because even though it doesn't look like yours. I am proud of my wanna be moss stitch 🤣😂🤣😂

[@AndreaNunezMarte]

So easy to understand thanks for the tutorial

[@kimenitaa]

Thank you!!! i love it!!

[@bleusilver990]

Thank you✨

[@dubravkajanusic4004]

Nice 😊❤

[@ljtilmon]

Hello, Tamara! Thank you so much for these wealth-of-information videos. You are truly a blessing! I need your help with this moss stitch. I'm crocheting a sweater jacket that has the moss stitch for its main pattern stitch. I was doing OK until the pattern calls for decreased stitches in forming the neck. I cannot find a single video nor any written instructions on line nor anywhere else that shows how to decrease moss stitches. Please let me know how to decrease the moss stitches, and so the decreases can look decent. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance. Once again, you're a blessing.

[@mooglyblog]

Hello Lynn! :) Thank you! There are a couple ways you can decrease with the Moss stitch, and you'll have to decide which way works best for your project. 1. You can sl st in the first few sts/chain spaces and start crocheting however many stitches in as indicated for the decreases at the beginning of the row, and just leave the last st(s) unworked for the decreases at the end of the row. 2. You can ch 1 and work a sc2tog in the first st and ch-1 sp when the decrease is at the beginning of the rows, and the same at the end (in the last ch-1 sp and sc st). The first option may be easiest if you have to decrease by more than one st per row. I hope that helps!

[@MYSTICFROG43]

Love this easy stitch :) Thanks for sharing :) toni g.

[@sorbetcoco9993]

Thanks for this video ! How would someodo a decrease in the beginning of a row using this technique?

[@sorbetcoco9993]

Someone do*

[@mooglyblog]

Thank you! I think this pattern should help: everytrickonthehook.com/patterns-2/c2c-moss-stitch/ :)

[@sorbetcoco9993]

@@mooglyblog yes it seems to be my answer :) thanks !

[@groovydamma63]

from what i see here, she is doing the "Linen" stitch. The moss stitch as i know it is hdc and sl st.

[@tamarairene]

It just seems to depend on what book and era you look at - the names have all shifted several times over the years. The book I consult most frequently used this name. :)

[@tamarairene]

It's also known as Linen Stitch, Tweed Stitch, Granite Stitch, and Seed Stitch.

[@groovydamma63]

yes, there was a discussion in an FB group that im in. funny how we all learn different like that.

[@blairheiner6053]

can I make this into a afghan for any size? I am trying to find a tighter stitches to use.

[@kingsdaughter3138]

Do this with variegated yarn.

[@bugaa533ful]

I've make a blanket using this stitch . Thanks

[@hattienelms3723]

Esther Brooks ii

[@dnlbein]

Where did you get your hook from. I have been looking but am unable to find where to get one. Thanks.

[@mooglyblog]

It's a Furls! :) furlscrochet.com/products/alpha-series-wood-crochet-hook#oid=1009_5 (affiliate link)

[@anndavison9639]

Hi what size hook are you using please x

[@cbp913]

Thanks for the tutorial! Do you know if it's possible to decrease in moss stitch?

[@tamarairene]

I'm sure it is, though I haven't sat down to write out a pattern using it that way. It would be tricky - I would think you'd need to decrease on the ends if in rows, or by twos if in the round.

[@gbmarlin]

If I chained 80 stitches should I always have 80 stitches for each row?

[@mooglyblog]

No, because there's the turning chain! :)

[@gbmarlin]

@@mooglyblog Oooooh….Thank you, Tamara! (I saw your note to me than it should be 78.) Happy New Year and thank you again!

[@nancygirlando7243]

I have a bulky wool that I would like to use, what size hook would you suggest?

[@mooglyblog]

It's really whatever gives you the fabric you like. I'd probably start with a K and see how it works up!

[@meganmcgowan5798]

When I start in the 4th ch, I end up with a big hole at the beginning, but if I continue as directed, there are no other big holes like that. What am I doing wrong? And yep, I know how to count chains from the hook.

[@mooglyblog]

When you come back for the 2nd row, the last st of Row 2 will be in that ch-3 sp, which fills it up. You can also try making the last 3 chs (that you end up skipping) tighter than the rest of the chains to snug it up a bit. :)

[@georgettej7279]

Hi how would you decrease this if you were to make a triangle shawl in this stitch? The normal sc method? Or is there a trick to it?

[@mooglyblog]

Hi Georgette! This is something I've been working on, and hope to have developed a pattern or tutorial for soon. :)

[@georgettej7279]

Yay! I was trying to figure out how to decrease on purpose and not by accident! LOL!

[@justlotusmarie]

So its basically a seed stitch!! Just with even numbers

[@MA-yv8dw]

Fingers are blocking the view..love the pattern

[@laravital]

your needel wow wunderful, who buying?

[@autumnwindwalker]

How would this be adapted for half double crochet?

[@mooglyblog]

I don't think you'd have to make any changes to how the pattern is worked, beyond possibly pulling the chs at the beginning of the row a little taller. :)

[@carolinestewart532]

Hi is it ok to sc into the chain then start the moss stitch? Still learning thanks

[@mooglyblog]

You can work a row of sc (or whatever st) into the chain before beginning the moss stitch if you like - this will give a "firmer" edge! :)

[@celsaflores7529]

What size hook? I didn’t get that.

[@mooglyblog]

You can use whatever size hook suits the yarn you are using. :)

[@shiloegoodliffe4146]

So its basically a granny square stitch but with less chains in-between stitches

[@rram5839]

good tutorial..however, your hook, though lovely, is a bit too distracting, it looks so uncomfortable, but i bet it's not.

[@delorissargent4992]

Could you make a rectangle rug using this stitch?... Thanks

[@beesandyarn]

Deloris Sargent totally! You could work a shorter chain and make more rows (chain the width and work the length) or make a longer chain and work less rows (chain the length and work the width) - which ever you prefer

[@tamarairene]

Well said! :D Thanks Miss Bee!

[@delorissargent4992]

Thank you!

[@inspectorsteve2287]

The way you crochet is very strange. It looks comfy though. I just started crocheting about 3 months ago so I haven't seen that many techniques. When I chain stitch I get a V shape facing me and the bump is facing away. But you get the bump facing you somehow. I'm going to give your technique a try.

[@mooglyblog]

As long as you like the stitches you get, it's all good! Congrats on learning to crochet! You might enjoy this post: www.mooglyblog.com/how-you-hold-your-hook-and-yarn-the-results/

[@lindamyfatcatcow2606]

@Inspector Steve, I believe Tamara uses the “Back Hump” when coming back on Row 1. I find it’s easier to catch the Hump, keeping the chain straight. I also makes a rather nice “V” at the bottom of your fabric, which again is nice if you want to add a border or edging to your project. The only time I don’t use that technique if if I’m making a Starting Foundation Row (sometimes referred to as Chainless Foundation Row, or FSC, FHDC, FDC, etc) which is an alternative to chaining and working stitches back across your initial chain. Instead the base chain is built right into the stitches thus eliminating the need to make a chain row and a row 1. This method saves a bunch of time, especially for a blanket or something that has a billion chains. There is also less chance of miscounting. I cant tell you how many times I thought I chained the correct number, completed Row 1, to then realize somehow I was short on my chains. This eliminates that problem. Its a nice stretchy yet sturdy stitch. There are some really terrific tutorial out there, might seem tricky at first but honestly it’s not and totally worth checking out. Have fun and good luck on your crocheting adventures! 🧶

[@inspectorsteve2287]

@@lindamyfatcatcow2606 thank you so much. I picked up crocheting pretty fast. I made a ton of hats, scarfs, and a stuffed animal. They were Xmas presents for my family and I gave the left over hats to a help the homeless organization. I went a little crazy and made a bunch so I had several to donate. It's a lot of fun. Thanks for your reply and your video

[@sharolynwells]

you hold your yarn like I do. can't hold it any other way.

[@lucifersdevoted5610]

So, you're just filling in the gaps with single crochet stitches after preping that first chain. Kewl.

[@heatherwicks246]

I keep loosing my loop

[@lisaquigley2002]

Your counting throws off my counting...can you count silently next time?

[@LyndaThomasflymefree54]

Too holey. Too loosey goosey for sc's for my likin.

[@cyndabrooks4121]

Get another crochet hook for your tutorials. This one is clearly not working for you.