Linen Stitch Basket
Crochet Pattern
Easy Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
This Linen Stitch Basket is great for holding your yarn or other small items. By using the linen stitch in alternating colors, vertical stripes are created. Choose your favorite colors of Hoooked Ribbon XL yarn to make this pattern your own. The base of the basket is single crochet, making it very sturdy. If your base buckles, then just wet block your basket to get it into shape.
The second necklace in the Twisted and Twirled Crochet necklace series is made using the linen stitch. It has 4 full twists in it, which spins the half and half coloring in a fun effect. Choose your favorite team colors and use this necklace to show your team spirit! This sporty necklace can be worked up in no time with less than 50 yards of sport weight yarn.
I love the look of the blue triangle and diagonal red and white stripes to represent the flag. It works so well for a placemat, and there is no worry of being disrespectful to the flag this way. I made a similar knit pattern a while back, and had quite a few requests for a crochet version. I had to find just the right stitch for it, and the linen stitch fit the bill. I have also included a chart of a mini version of the pattern which should help out with those of you who are more visual. This pattern is part of the Jessie At Home Patriotic CAL/KAL.
I just love the linen stitch!! In this post I will teach you how to crochet the linen stitch, AKA the moss stitch. I have a video to show the stitch, written instructions, and a chart and pattern for a practice piece as seen in the pictures. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Stitchopedia.
Moonstruck Cowl
Free Knit Pattern
Intermediate Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
I bought some beautiful yarn at Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool festival this year, and one of those yarns inspired this pattern. When you have beautiful yarn, you don’t need a lot going on in your pattern. This linen stitch cowl has a small amount of shaping around the bottom half to form to your shoulders and keep you nice and warm!
Learn to knit the linen stitch, also called the fabric stitch, in rows or rounds. I have written out the stitch pattern with process photos, and included a video.
