Seed/Moss/Granite Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Welcome crocheter to the how to crochet the Seed Crochet Stitch Tutorial! The Seed Stitch is also known as the Granite Stitch or the Moss Stitch. This is a new stitch I’m excited to work on as well using Rebekah’s tutorial below and her crochet pattern too to make a washcloth using the Seed Stitch! :) I can’t wait to see what you make using this tutorial!! After the crochet stitch tutorial there is a list of crochet patterns you can go to when you want to make something using your new found knowledge of the Seed Crochet Stitch as well as the previous crochet stitch tutorials also found here.

How to Crochet the Seed/Moss/Granite Stitch Tutorial

Originally posted 14 February 2020, updated 19 January 2022.

By Rebekah Desloge from YourMomDesigns

Rebekah here from YourMomDesigns, I am a full time momma to 1 girl and 3 boys and try to fit in as many crochet stitches in a day as possible. I love to work with sustainable materials and also love to make my own t-shirt yarn to make play things and home goods. I have been crocheting over 12 years now and while I love how versatile basic crochet stitches are, it’s always fun to try something new and add a unique texture to crocheted pieces. The seed stitch is also sometimes called the moss stitch, and looks a little more complicated than it really is.

 To learn the seed stitch I suggest starting with a small swatch and working a few rows until you have the hang of it – 

Step 1:

Ch 11, turn

Steps 2 and 3

Step 2:

sc into the 2nd chain from the hook

Step 3:

Dc in next st and then repeat sc, dc until the end of the row (10 sts total)

End of row and Ch1

Step 4:

Ch 1, turn

Step 5:

Start with sc and repeat dc, sc, dc until the end of the row

Step 6:

For each row you work a sc on top of a dc and a dc on top of a sc, alternating sts side by side and up and down to create the unique look of the seed st. 

Seed Stitch Washcloth

To make an easy washcloth (like the picture above) follow the below pattern 

Ch 31, turn

Row 1: Sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, dc in next ch and then repeat sc, dc until the end of the row (30 sts total)

Rows 2 – 29:

Ch 1, turn

Sc, dc until the end of the row (30 sts total)

Row 30:

Ch 1, turn

sc, ch 1 (repeat 13 times for 28 sts) sc in last two sts

fasten off and weave in end

 If you like this, you may like:

• Ultimate List of Yarn Dyers

• Ultimate List of Crochet Hooks on Etsy

• Step-by-Step Blocking Handmade Tutorial

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Here are a number of patterns that use the above stitch so you can practice and make some of your first crochet pieces!!!

fmlcrochet’s Seed Stitch Sweater

LittleFoxNerdyKnits's Seed Stitch Slouch Beanie Hat is a classic elegant hat that is quickly made up in your favorite color using a size 4 yarn.

CrochetWithDelight's Men's Seed Stitch Beanie Bundle is actually two seed stitch beanie crochet patterns in one bundle that has a seed stitch only beanie and a second one that also uses the front and back post double crochet (very similar to the the Front post single crochet tutorial earlier in this series, but instead of single crochet you do a double crochet).

MJsOffTheHookDesigns's Bulky Seed Stitch Beanie is an awesome, quick and thick beanie that uses bulky yarn to create a warm and thick beanie.

MahalaMakes's Seed Stitch Slouch Crochet Pattern is a beginner level pattern that uses the seed stitch to create either a child or adult hat.

fmlcrochet's Seed Stitch Sweater is a great sweater to practice your seed stitch with and create a beautiful wearable art piece. It has a sightly different twist to the seed stitch but she explains it in the pattern and it is beautiful :)

Stitch of Nature’s Woodridge Slouchy Hat

TheShantiKnits's Seed Stitch Newborn Pixie Bonnet is a beautiful bonnet made for a newborn. You can create it in any color yarn you want for a great gift!

SeacliffeCottage's Seed Stitch Blanket is a beautiful blanket that can be a baby blanket or a home decor blanket.

TripleAndTreble's Seed Stitch Cinched Earwarmer is the perfect beginning project to learn the seed stitch and create a beautiful earwarmer for a gift or for yourself!

MadeWithHooks's Textured Beanie is a quick and fun pattern to create a beanie in any color you choose.

StitchOfNature's The Lawrence Slouchy Hat and Scarf Set Pattern is a beautiful slouchy hat and scarf set that can be created using a variety of colors from kids sizes to adult sizes. They also have the Woodridge Slouchy Hat is a gorgeoous and fast slouchy hat created in any super bulky yarn for sizes 1 year to adult.

Also, here is a left handed stitch tutorial for you to learn how to crochet the Seed Stitch (also known as the Moss Stitch) so you can make these patterns as well if you are left handed. :)

If you have arthritis or issues with your hands here are some extra tutorials and tips specifically designed with you in mind. :)

The Arthritis Foundation has an article with specific tips for knitting, crocheting, and cross stitching with arthritic hands. They have specific tips for each craft on things you can do to help make manage your arthritis while still allowing you to enjoy the craft you love.

One of ItsVera’s yarn rings.

Every Day Health has an article all about how to knit/crochet with Arthritis with 10 tips for how to keep crocheting/knitting. They even encourage you to crochet and craft with Arthritis because it can actually help you with managing it.

All Free Crochet has a full Crochet and Arthritis Tip Guide for those that have arthritis or issues with their hands complete with information about how to help your hands each time you crochet or craft and tips on how to adjust for your craft based on whether you have a good day or a bad day.

You can also find ergonomic crochet hooks (recommended for those with hand pain to ease it and allow you to crochet longer or at all) among the amazing crochet hook shops of Etsy in an earlier round up of crochet hooks.

YouTube has several videos where people have discussed tips that have helped them with crocheting or knitting with Arthritis or other health issues that cause your hands and body to be stiff.

Crocheting with one of ItsVera’s yarn rings.

Jen B discusses how she crochets in this 3 minute video and shows you how to best hold the yarn and more.

Vera of It’s Vera has over 30 knitting and crochet rings in her Etsy Shop that help with pain and relief for crocheting/knitting/Tunisian crocheting with Arthritis.

LullasJewelry also has awesome crochet rings in her Etsy Shop that are adjustable and help hold the yarn for pain and relief while crocheting/knitting/Tunisian crocheting with Arthritis.

DawnGillDesigns has a number of crochet rings she calls hooker rings in her Etsy Shop and each has a different design you can choose from to include paw, snowflake, flower, star, dot and heart.

Motion Works Blog has an article on tips for crocheting and using your hands despite having arthritis and also gives several stretches that you can do to help your hands while crocheting or crafting.

Laughing Hens has an article specifically about stretches (complete with pictures!) that are great for both crocheters and knitters. I think I’ll start doing these too to help my hands when I’m working on a variety of projects!

Thank you for joining us for this how to crochet the Seed/Moss/Granite Stitch Tutorial! What crochet stitches are you wanting to learn how to crochet? I’d also love to hear from you about what types of resources you want more information on as well as Makers you would like to nominate for a Maker Feature! Please email me or leave a comment on this article! Looking forward to hearing from you and have a great day!