Variegated Yarn Granite Stitch

A simple slip 1 k1 mosaic stitch combined with a plain coloured yarn creates dramatic dotted stripes.

Variegated yarn granite stitch.

Browse our selection of variegated and multi color yarn for knitting and crochet. To modify this knitting stitch for a flat piece just replace k with p in odd numbered rows after the setup row. When using two colors it creates a houndstooth pattern. How to crochet the moss stitch.

I decided the break up the moss stitch tutorial into 2 parts. Slip stitch mosaic knitting can be used in several ways to add interest to knitting done with variegated yarns. Color pooling aka yarn pooling is when the yarn is a variegated yarn and is crocheted using the moss stitch to create beautiful patterns just using the colors of the yarn. Linen stitch adds textural interest and lessens the problem of colour pooling.

It obscures the obvious pattern of rows when using one color of yarn or a variegated yarn. This is my green v stitch crochet blanket which is a chunky blanket worked with 3 strands held together. It s a combination of universal classic worsted yarn and pacific cascade variegated yarn all in different shades of green. These colorful yarns include heathered rainbow stripes ombré gradient speckled marled self patterning dappled and hand dyed.

Look for simple stitches hat patterns like this one that are primarily in stockinette stitch are a great match for variegated yarn designs that are simple or that don t have much variation in texture work well with variegated yarns because the yarn itself can really shine through instead of making the fabric look cluttered. The moss stitch is sometimes called the granite stitch or seed stitch. Here s a link to the pattern for the slip one skip two socks with photos in two different variegated yarns and a slip stitch cardigan pattern that uses a slightly simpler slip stitch version. If you haven amp 39 t quite mastered the art of changing colors in crochet then don amp 39 t worry.