Crochet Crunch Stitch or Moss Stitch is one of my absolute favorite alterations of the half double crochet stitch.Â
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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What are the crochet crunch stitch pattern?
The crochet crunch stitch pattern, also known as the even moss stitch, is a great textured crochet stitch combination that offers a simple and textured look.
The stitches you will need to know is chains, single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches and slip stitches.
The stitch pattern is a 2 stitch multiple & it is a 1 row repeat.
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Materials Needed
To crochet the crochet crunch stitch pattern you can use any crochet hook size and weight yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
- Crochet hook: 6 mm / US: J – 10 / UK: 4
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Lion Brand Yarn – 24/7 Cotton
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Crochet Abbreviations
- ch =Â chain(s)
- 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 stitch pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Notes
- This pattern is a stitch multiple of 2 stitches. Add 1 for base chain.
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 Crunch Stitch / Even Moss Stitch
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Abbreviations
- ch =Â chain(s)
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
Instructions
- Ch a multiple of 2 + 1 for base chain. Row 1:Â 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.
