How to Crochet the Linen Stitch Plus Video Tutorial

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Did you know that the linen stitch is also the same stitch as the moss stitch or the granite stitch? All 3 of these stitches are worked exactly alike and produce the same results. But for this post, I’m going to refer to it as the linen crochet stitch.

colorful crochet piece done in the linen crochet stitch

The linen stitch is made up by alternating single crochets and chain stitches. After the foundation row, you will just keep working the same repeat row until your piece is the size that you would like it to be.

This is actualy one of my favorite crochet stitches that I have learned so far! It’s so simple yet produces such a pretty looking texture.

Overview of the Linen Crochet Stitch

The linen stitch is made with a 1 row repeat and is a super easy stitch to do! It is made up of single crochet stitches and chain stitches. If you can crochet these 2 basic stitches, then you can crochet the linen stitch. This is a great stitch for beginner crocheters.

You basically single crochet in the chain spaces of each row and it creates the linen stitch.

The yarn that I’m using in this picture is Lion Brand Mandala Ombre yarn. It is a super smooth yarn that works up beautifully. This color is called happy and no wonder with all the vibrant colors in it!

Different ways to crochet the linen stitch

Did you know that there are different ways to crochet the linen stitch in such as in a square, rectangle or corner to corner? You don’t have to just to a flat, back and forth piece. You can scroll on down for the normal linen stitch tutorial or you can check out one of these other tutorials

One of my favorite ways to practice learning a new stitch is to make a small project like a washcloth with that new stitch. I actually have a pattern for Moss Stitch Washcloths (remember the linen stitch is the same as moss stitch).

You can check out this very simple pattern for washcloths IN THIS POST!

I even made a temperature blanket with linen stitch squares a couple of years ago! It was the perfect stitch to do for a temperature blanket and I love how it turned out!

Find the FREE pattern for my Moss Stitch Temperature blanket IN THIS POST!

Linen Stitch Q & A

Is the linen stitch the same as the crochet moss stitch?

Yes, the linen stitch and moss stitch are both the exact same stitch but different people refer to them differently. They are crocheted the exact same way and look the same. One stitch just with 2 different names.

How many stitches for a linen stitch?

You can start the linen stitch by chaining any even number of stitches.

What is linen stitch good for?

The linen stitch works great for many different projects like washcloths, potholders, scarves, blankets and shawls. You can create a very modern crochet blanket with the linen stitch and a few different colors of yarn.

Is the linen stitch the same as the seed stitch?

No, the linen stitch is different from the seed stitch although some people may think that they resemble.

colorful crochet piece done in the moss stitch

I have included the written tutorial, along with some pictures and a full video tutorial for this stitch (just in case you are a visual learner!) If you enjoy my video tutorials, please be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube Channel! Thank you so much for your support!

Scroll on down for the written pattern.

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Linen Stitch Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

All crochet terms are US terms.

Things you will need:

Any yarn with corresponding hook size will work ( I’m using I Love This Yarn below)
H / 5.00mm Crochet Hook (the size I’m using)
Yarn Needle / Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers (optional)

Abbreviation / Stitch Key:

ch = chain
mc = magic circle / magic ring
st = stitch (es)
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sp = space
yo = yarn over
t = turn

Notes:

You can adjust the starting chain to any length by simply chaining any even number of stitches
ch 2 at beginning of row counts as a stitch

How to Crochet the Linen Stitch

The foundation chain can be any even number of stitches, I chained 14 for this sample

Row 1: sc in 4th chain st from hook, *ch 1, sk next stitch, sc in the next* repeat * to * across to last stitch

Row 2: ch 2, t, sk st, sc in 1st ch sp, * ch 1, sk st, sc in next ch-1 sp* repeat * to * across to end of row ending with a sc in the turning ch from previous row

Continue repeating row 2 for as many rows as you’d like. And that is how easy it is to crochet the linen stitch! Just using 2 basic crochet stitches like the single crochet and chain stitch can produce such a pretty outcome!

a few completed rows of the linen stitch

Patterns that use the Linen Stitch (AKA the moss stitch)

I’d love to see your creations that you make from all of my patterns, be sure to tag me @okiegirlblingnthings on Instagram so I can see. Whether you learn this crochet linen stitch or something else entirely, tag me!

Happy Crocheting!