How to Crochet Linen Stitch
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Marly demonstrates how to crochet the linen stitch in this fantastic video. The linen stitch is a great simple crochet stitch pattern for beginners. Once you know how to chain and single crochet, you can change up the way you work with those stitches to create an entirely new fabric. This tutorial shows you exactly how.
Marly begins with a simple crochet linen stitch swatch.
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Then you learn how to crochet linen stitch into a simple, beautiful crochet cowl.
Find the free linen stitch crochet cowl pattern at: marlybird.com/...
The cowl was originally worked in Boutique Treasure. If this yarn is no longer available, you might consider Red Heart Unforgettable instead: www.yarnspirat...
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Ok, I have watched probably 15 videos and yours is the first one that clicked for me. Thank you! It's your explanation that the hook goes into the space from the chain 1 that clicked for me. Others say "space" but I couldn't quite tell which space since there's a bunch of them. LOL Thank you! I'm so excited to try making something now!
Thank you so much!! I have been struggling on this stitch for a month now and all I needed to know is the 2nd row had a 2 singles next to each other. Thanks again
You did a great job explaining this and you are the first to use the stitch marker on the ends...........THANK YOU for that. My work tends to not be even and I hope this makes the difference!!
Thank you for showing the stitch marker on the first stitch of the row! So many tutorials omit that, and learning it was a game-changer for me. Great video!
Excellent tutorial. At last I now know how to begin and end rows correctly.
Thank you Marly. You really helped me understand the edges!!!
you do crocheting easy with your good clear tutorials plus your good cool voice.
Such a helpful video, thank you! I’m new to crochet and am working on a linen stitch project. I’m struggling with knowing if I’m starting and ending my rows correctly. No other video I’ve seen addressed this. But you nailed it. Clarity! And the tip to use color coded stitch markers to know which type of row I’m on? Simple genius. Yes, I just hit that subscribe button!
Wonderful tutorial. The tip about the stitch markers are a lifesaver for newbies like myself!
What a great explanation, Marly. Easy stitch now that I've seen your video. I have some new yarn and I'm trying it today. Thank you for explaining the linen stitch so well.
I'm making a headband for my birthday tomorrow...I hope this helps you as I saw your video of how we can help by liking cause of virus..and my support..I'm the bedridden crocheter from NJ...I watch you with Salena...thank you both..I'm one of testers for HHM..stay safe Marley.Fran from NJ 💜🐱
Excellent tutorial, concise and easy instructions with terrific tips and commentary
Thank you for showing me how to do this stitch. You are clear and easy to understand. thanks you're a great teacher. Love, blessing 💕
Stitch marker…..GAME CHANGER!!!! Omg Tysm!!!! ❤🧶
Really great video and explanation! Thank you!
you are welcome
Thank you for clear and wonderful rutorials
I cannot wait for the pattern for the shawl aka cowl that you are wearing as well.
Thank you for this excellent tutorial. Quick question - I’ve been trying to work a flat circle in this stitch, but can’t figure out the increases. Do you know of any linen stitch in the round tutorials? All the ones I’m seeing are they other type of “in the round”, where the fabric forms a tube or cylinder, rather than a flat circle. I know this video is several years old, so fingers crossed that someone is still listening! Thank you 😊
Thank you Marly for you clear description and lovely pattern.
Great tutorial. You are very good at explaining the pattern!
Thank you so much, it's is so easy now. When I was reading it I just could not picture what I was supposed to do, I made a real mess.
Hello Marly love your videos and this stitch for a cardigan. Do you have a way to make decreases? Thank you!
Love love love your videos
Hi Marly, thanks for this tut, Do you tutorials on how to increase and decrease Linen Stitch as well? Thanks!
Great tutorial. I don't know if you still check here but maybe someone else knows. In your pattern you say to turn then at the beginning of the row, chain 1. But in your video you chain 1 at the end of the row then you turn. Does it make a difference which way you do it?
You can do it either way :)
Thank you for the linen stich
i enjoy your videos very much. your calming, thank you for that. my friend just made a blanket with this stitch. turned out beautiful. so here i am looking for the stitch lol. i thought this was a moss stutch? your crochet hook is neat!
This is such a beautiful stitch but it looks much more delicate and refined when it's knitted. I do not knit, so I am wondering if I use a smaller hook and finer yarn, can I achieve a less chunky appearance? Thanks for the video!
Tabitha Pettinger Yes, that is exactly the case.
Great video tutorial.
Do you have a video tutorial for the linen/moss stitch in the round for crochet?
"I don't like my butt hangin out!!!" 😂😂😂 Love it! excellent tutorials!
I loved your video....especially the suggestion to use markers to indicate the first sc in each row. However, there is one criticism I would like to share... as a beginner it would have been very helpful if you could have explained that the first row is not part of the repeat rows....rows 2 and 3 repeat, as it states in the written directions. After many trials, I did figure this out....as a knitter, I am still struggling with the ends of the rows and turning....Having said that, I certainly plan to return for new videos...thanks so much for getting me started and the great guidance...
Dear Marly! Thank you for the video, it was a great help for me. I just want to crochet a breeze cardigan using linen stich. Could you help me, how can I decrease/increase this pattern?
Thanks!
This is my favorite stitch! I love the look of the stitch, the patterning I can create with a specific number of rows using different colors! And the fabric it creates feels so lovely! I am curious about the name of the stitch. I learned it as the "moss stitch". Is this a different stitch, or is it two names for the same stitch? I love yarn you used for the pattern and just happen to have a ball of Red Heart Boutique Treasures in Abstract sitting right next to me. Almost as if it was meant to be. 😉 Awesome tutorial, and thank you so much!
Lovely pattern. Thank youji. Cho chweet of youji.
Marly; do you always work in your spaces instead of the stitch itself or does it depend on the pattern you're working?
I am crocheting the cowl right now, but I really don't like the yarn, it has too much orange in it and I was hoping for pink and it's both soft and scratchy. Well I will find someone who will enjoy it. It is an excellent pattern and works up really fast.
Lovely, exact instructions! Thank you!
Marly, your tutorials are topnotch. Also, what brand crochet hook are you using? I'd love to get a set.
Thank you so much ❤️
I wondered if you can do same stitch using HDC instead of SC?
Yes
How would this look with a two strand blankie?
@marley bird. Did i miss it whats the name and color of this yarn.?
you do a great tutorial, thank you
I working on a scarf with a very similar look. Have been crocheting looser than I normally would. My problem is that after a few rows it starts to lean. It's the Reversible Scarf on page 35 of the Leisure Arts Hats & Scarves book that I picked up at Walmart. Any reason why it wants to slant? Would send a picture if I could.
I don't have that book and I am not sure why yours is slanting. Are you keeping the correct stitch count?
Yes the stitch count is correct. Seems to be coming from the floater side. I'm not pulling it tight just lightly snugged up on side.
Pattern
With blue, ch 24.
Row 1: Sc in second ch and in each ch across. 23 sts.
When changing colors, do not cut yarn, carry unused yarn loosely along edge.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first throughout), turn; hdc in next sc and in each sc across, changing to taupe in last hdc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 3 hdc, (work Ldc, sc in next 3 hdc) across.
Row 4: Ch 2, turn; hdc in next sc and each st across, changing to blue in last hdc.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in first hdc, work Ldc, (sc in next 3 hdc, work Ldc) across to last hdc, sc in last hdc.
Row 6: Ch 2, turn; hdc in each s stitch across, changing y up to taupe in last hdc.
Repeat Rows 3 - 6 for pattern until it measures 80" from beginning ch, ending by working row 6; at end of last row, do not change color; cut taupe and finish off blue.
What hook are you using? Looks perfect! I want one. 😍
I was using an Addi Turbo hook.
Can you increase the linen stitch ?
yes, you can do that.
Is there a pattern for the awesome cowl your wearing in the video?
Vonda Sharrock oh,I am thrilled you like that! It is SO AWESOME! Little do you know but it is a shawl that has buttons at the end of the longest part so that as I wrap it around my neck I can pop it through the fantastic edging I did and it STAYS IN PLACE! I love it so much! The pattern is at my TE now and I hope to have it available in the next three weeks. If you sign up for my newsletter you will find out when the pattern is released. www.marlybird.com/subscribe/
Thanks
Wouldn't things be a bit easier (i.e., no markers needed) if you start with an odd number of chains? That way, every row is identical to the one before...you always end with two sc and start with sc, ch1.
mrspi2
do a swatch!
Couldn't you just leave the marker at the bottom? Its just showing which side your working? Not the row
The marker is to help you, so really you can put it anywhere you wish that helps :)
I’m sorry this was to confusing for me but tks