Have you tried the Moss Stitch? It is also called the Linen Stitch or the Granite Stitch. It is now one of my favorite stitches because it builds a pretty breathable fabric and is super easy to make!
Hook and Yarn (with clickable affiliate links)
To make the pictured sample, I’ve used a Clover Amour hook and Lily Sugar’n Cream Yarn.
Video Tutorials
I have right and left handed video tutorials for this stitch on my Youtube channel.
Right handed
Left handed
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I love how you broke down the Moss, Linen, and Granite stitches in this tutorial! Your clear instructions and step-by-step guide make it so easy to follow. I can’t wait to try these out in my next project. Thanks for sharing such a helpful and informative post!
I need written directions for this moss stitch. I appreciate all the patterns using this stitch that you listed. But, I need written directions for this stitch.
So, I guess I’ll have to look elsewhere. What a disappointment!