How to Crochet the Granite Stitch

Learn how to crochet the granite stitch with this step-by-step photo and guided video tutorial. The granite stitch, which can also be known as the moss stitch or linen stitch, is made using only a chain and single crochet.

It’s a great beginner-friendly stitch to add to your crochet stitch library!

A crochet granite stitch swatch with a wooden crochet hook.

The Granite Stitch (Moss Stitch, Linen Stitch)

Alright, let’s take a second to admire the beauty of this simple multi-named stitch. The granite stitch is one of my all-time favorite stitches to use in crochet projects, as it’s so versatile!

Did you know that there’s a granny square version of this stitch? That’s right, you can crochet a square in turned rows using the granite stitch. If that sounds like something you’re interested in, then make sure to check out the guided moss stitch square tutorial.

It follows the same concept as if you’re working in turned rows, except your rows are made in a square. You can also use this stitch in corner-to-corner crochet, so the options are endless when it comes to this stitch.

So are you ready to learn how to make this stitch? Let’s get started!

What stitches are used to make the granite stitch?

The granite stitch uses only 2 stitches, a chain, and a single crochet stitch.

Down below you’ll find directions on how to make these stitches or you can also check out our YouTube channel for a guided video tutorial.

ch – chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.

sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through last two loops on hook.

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial on our YouTube channel HERE.

Granite Stitch Tutorial

You want to start of by chaining an even number of stitches.

Row 1: Make 1 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, * chain 1, skip 1 chain, and make 1 single crochet in the next chain; repeat from the * till the end.

A completed row 1 of the granite stitch.

Then chain 1, and turn your work.

Row 2: Make 1 single crochet in the first single crochet, then make another single crochet in the next chain 1 space, * then chain 1, 1 single crochet in next chain 1 space; repeat from * to last single crochet, and make 1 single crochet in the last single crochet.

A completed row 2 of the granite stitch.

Then chain 1, and turn your work.

Row 3: Make 1 single crochet in the first single crochet, * Then chain 1, 1 single crochet in next chain 1 space; then repeat from * to last 2 single crochet, chain 1, skip 1 single crochet, and make 1 single crochet in the last single crochet.