Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product.
Isn't Moss the green stuff on rocks?
Moss is not just the green, squishy stuff found on rocks and trees. It's an amazingly versatile stitch that creates beautiful pieces, especially if you are using different thickness of yarn. You can use this simple stitch on the thicker yarn so that it doesn't bow out your design and make it look lopsided, like I did on the "Granny Square Coin Purse". To work the Moss stitch is an easy process of repeating (SC, chain 1, skip the next stitch) all the way across your row or round. When you start the next round you simply switch the order of the stitches (chain 1, skip the next stitch, SC) always making sure your SC is stitched in the chain space, & you chain and sk over the SC. Clear as mud... right?!
What Else does it do?
Not only does this stitch help reduce the bulkiness of thicker yarn, but it creates a fantastic woven design. It reminds of basket weaving with reeds or strips of fabric. I have used it on the "Country Stylin' Sunhat" for the woven look & it would be a great one to use on crocheted baskets.
But...that is not all it's good for, if you use a thinner yarn it can create a lightweight mesh stitch that is perfect for hats and
other summer items. I also used this particular stitch for the "Play & Go Child Sunhat" & "Little Sluggers Baseball Cap"...and also the Vintage Moss Beanie
What can't this stitch be used for!
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