Variegated Yarn Granite Stitch

The moss stitch is sometimes called the granite stitch or seed stitch.

Variegated yarn granite stitch.

It s a combination of universal classic worsted yarn and pacific cascade variegated yarn all in different shades of green. Browse our selection of variegated and multi color yarn for knitting and crochet. 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. If you haven amp 39 t quite mastered the art of changing colors in crochet then don amp 39 t worry.

Thepolkadotgiraffe made smart color choices on this v stitch crochet blanket. 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. This is my green v stitch crochet blanket which is a chunky blanket worked with 3 strands held together. This particular type of multicolor yarn is often referred to as self striping yarn because the yarn itself changes colors as you work with.

These colorful yarns include heathered rainbow stripes ombré gradient speckled marled self patterning dappled and hand dyed. Linen stitch adds textural interest and lessens the problem of colour pooling. A simple slip 1 k1 mosaic stitch combined with a plain coloured yarn creates dramatic dotted stripes. I decided the break up the moss stitch tutorial into 2 parts.

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. When using two colors it creates a houndstooth pattern. How to crochet the moss stitch. Slip stitch mosaic knitting can be used in several ways to add interest to knitting done with variegated yarns.