Crochet Crunch Stitch or Moss Stitch is one of my absolute favorite alterations of the half double crochet stitch.
It gives texture without making things complex.
I’ve used this stitch for my Lux Headband crochet pattern & also the Lux Hat, however crocheted in the round, not in rows as with this stitch tutorial.
Let’s dive into the stitch tutorial!
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About the crochet crunch stitch pattern
Learn how to crochet the Crunch or Even Moss Stitch. It gives texture without making things complex.
Crochet Crunch Stitch or Moss Stitch is one of my absolute favorite alterations of the half double crochet stitch.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
For this tutorial I used 6 mm (US: J-10 UK: 4).
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
For this one I used Lion Brand – 24/7 cotton, a 4 medium weight yarn.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Crochet a Blanket
Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This pattern is a stitch multiple of 2 stitches. Add 1 for base chain.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the crochet crunch stitch pattern
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
Ch a multiple of 2 + 1 for base chain.
Row 1: Sc 1 in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, *hdc 1 in next st, sl st 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, hdc 1 in next st, turn.
After repeating row 2 once.
Repeat row 2 until project is desired size.
