Moss Stitch Back Loop

“MOSS STITCH BACK LOOP” 

Moss stitch worked in the back loop only is a variation of the classic moss stitch you probably already know, but with a different result.

The foundation is the same, with one small change: instead of working through the full stitch, we work only into the back loop.

This simple adjustment transforms the result, creating a more textured surface with a subtle ribbed effect that adds depth.

PATTERN INFORMATION

Stitches & Techniques Used

CHAIN
YO and pull through the loop on hook.

CHAIN SPACE
To create a stitch within a chain space, just insert your hook into the space/hole/gap (underneath the chain) to make your stitch.

SINGLE CROCHET
Insert hook in stitch, YO and pull up loop (2 loops on your hook), YO again and pull through both loops on hook.

THROUGH BACK LOOP
The back loop is furthest away from you.

CROCHETING INTO THE BACK BUMP OF A CHAIN
When you turn your chain, you’ll see a small ‘bump’ on the wrong side of each stitch.

Abbreviations

ch = chain
ch1sp = chain 2 space
sc = single crochet
sc-tbl = single crochet through back loop
sk = skip
Row … = At the beginning of each pattern line, you’ll find “Row” + a number to indicate which “row”.
[…] = When part of the instructions repeat throughout the “row”, it ́ll be placed between brackets.

STEP BY STEP PATTERN

Notes

• Turning chains at the beginning of row count as a stitch.
• Number of rows in pattern repeat : 1
• Reversible.

Start Crocheting

To begin | multiple 2 + 2 turning chains

Row 01 | Starting in 4th ch through back bumps, sc, [ch, skip ch, sc in next ch] to end.

Row 02 | ch 2, turn, skip sc, sc-tbl of ch, [ch, sk sc, sc-tbl of ch] to last 2 sts, ch, skip next sc, sc in last ch1sp.

Repeat row 02 until you reach desired size.

Videotutorial

Chart

You can check the symbols used in the chart in the post “Crochet Symbols”.

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