How to Crochet Linen Stitch (Step-by-Step Guide)

Linen, also called moss or granite stitch, is a lovely, easy, and fast stitch that very beginners can easily crochet. Because of its dense texture, you can use it for dishcloths, blankets, and much more. With this linen stitch tutorial, you can learn this technique with step-by-step written and video instructions. Let’s get started!

Procedures to Know Before

Crocheting linen stitch needs very basic first two techniques that every crocheter learns first:

Instructions for Crocheting Linen Stitch

Below are the written instructions that you can easily follow even if you are a beginner at reading the crochet pattern:

Crochet an odd number of chains for the foundation row.
Row 1: Insert the hook into the third chain from the crochet hook. (one chain will count as a turning chain for a single crochet, and the other will be the chain space). Here, make one single crochet. In the next chain, * ch1, skip 1 chain and make one more single crochet. Repeat the pattern * for successive chains across the row.
Row 2: Turn the work and crochet one turning chain + one chain as space = 2 chains.
In the first stitch ( single crochet), crochet one single crochet. Then follow the same, *.
If you go deep into the pattern, it is completely repetitive ( ch sp, sc, ch, ch sp, sc, ch, ch sp, sc, ch, ch sp, sc, ch…..) throughout the row.
So, you can easily follow that.
For the upcoming rows, follow what you did in row 2.

Want to learn crocheting linen stitches with easy visual instructions? Check the tutorial created by Gleeful Things!