How to Crochet Granite Stitch (Step–by-Step Tutorial)

This tutorial teaches how to crochet granite stitch learning from the step-by-step written and video instructions. Both beginners and experts can easily try it because it uses basic skills. It is only a one-row stitch, but the texture is awesome. You will like to use it for blankets, scarves, dishcloths, etc. So, let’s get started!

What is granite stitch?

Granite, also known as moss or linen stitch, is a very popular classic dense crochet stitch that has a texture like a basketweave or ribbing. You will love this.

Procedures to Know Before

You will need the very first crochet stitches to make granite stitch as given below:

• Crochet Chain Stitch (ch)
•  US Single crochet (sc)
• Remaining a stitch unworked (skipping a stitch)

Instructions For Granite Stitch

If you are comfortable with written instructions, you can easily learn from the quick guide below:

1. Crochet row of foundation chains in multiple of two (means even).
2. Insert the hook into the 4th chain from the hook (it will count as one turning chain, one skip, and chain 1), and here, do 1 single crochet.
   * Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, and do 1 single crochet in the next stitch.
3. Repeat * across the row.
4. Turn your work, make two turning chains (this will count as one turning chain and one chain), * insert the hook into the 2nd chain space (skipping the first stitch), and do one single crochet. Again, do the 1 chain, skip one stitch, insert the hook into the chain space, and do a single crochet.
5. Repeat * throughout the 2nd row.
6. Repeat the step  4 throughout the pattern after starting each row.

You can also learn from below video tutorial created by Yarn Cakes, LLC below if you want to check how the above instructions will practically work: