Crochet Crunch Stitch
The Crochet Crunch Stitch is a beautifully textured stitch that is easy to learn and similar to stitches you might already be familiar with! The crochet crunch stitch is also known as the crochet even moss stitch.
Materials
- Yarn needed for the project
- H hook or hook size needed for the yarn you are using
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = Chain
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- hdc = Half Double Crochet
Notes
Swatch pattern; adjust chain length (ensure it's even) for length or rows as needed. Despite a defined texture, the stitch isn't bulky and suits various projects like dishcloths, sweaters, and blankets. Can be made with most yarn types, but avoid blanket yarn or overly textured yarn to maintain stitch texture.
Instructions
- For the crochet crunch stitch we will be working in rows not rounds.
- Row 1: Ch x26 (26) (or any even number)
- Row 2: In the 2nd ch from the hook, make a sl st. Then immediately after, make a hdc in the following chain. Continue repeating sl st, hdc for the rest of the row. The last stitch in the row should be a sl st. (25) Then ch x2 and turn your work.
- Row 3: The Ch x2 that you just did counts as a hdc. Now skip the last stitch in the row you just completed and make a sl st into the following stitch (the second stitch of the last row). Then in the following stitch make a hdc.
- You should notice that the sl st and hdc you created nestle on top of the other type of stitch from the previous row. So a sl st is made on the last rows hdc, and a hdc is made on top of the sl st from the last row.
- Repeat alternating sl st and hdc for the rest of the row. The last stitch should be a hdc. (25) Ch x1 and turn your work over.
- Row 4: Make a sl st in the first stitch of the row and then a hdc for the following stitch. Repeat for the rest of the row. Last stitch should be a sl st. (25) Then ch x2 and turn your work.
- Row 5 and onwards: Keep repeating rows 3 and 4 until desired project length has been reached. (25)
- And now you know how to make the crochet crunch stitch aka the even moss stitch! It's super easy and repetitive.
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