How to Crochet Moss Stitch Pattern With Tutorial
Learn how to crochet the moss stitch in this step by step tutorial with video. This easy stitch makes great dishcloths and washcloths.
It’s such simple stitch to make. You only need to know basic crochet stitches like chain stitches and single crochets.
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The Yarn
I’m using one of my favorite cotton yarns, Dishie for this moss stitch tutorial. You can use any yarn to crochet this one.
This is a #4 medium worsted weight yarn, but this stitch works well in any weight yarn with the appropriate hook size of course.
The Stitch
The moss stitch is a great stitch that’s been around a while, which means it is also known by a lot of other names. Some of those names (but probably not all) are granite stitch, linen stitch, and woven stitch.
It’s such a popular stitch pattern I think because it’s a simple combination of single crochet stitches and chains. So simple and so pretty too!
Free Crochet Patterns
- This free dishcloth pattern looks great in moss stitch.
- Tablet Cover Pattern works up quickly in chunky yarn!
These crochet patterns feature the moss stitch!
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How to Crochet Moss Stitch
Learn how to crochet the moss stitch in this step by step tutorial with video.
Materials
- This stitch can be made in any weight yarn. I'm using a #4 medium worsted weight yarn.
Tools
- A crochet hook to match your yarn. I'm using a 5 mm US size H-8 crochet hook.
- Stitch marker
Instructions
Gauge
4″ / 10 cm x 4″ / 10 cm = 16 sts x 19 rows in pattern
Stitches / Abbreviations US Terms
ch - chain stitch
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st - stitch
Skill Level
Easy
Notes
Place a stitch marker in the ch 1 at the beginning of each row to help you easily identify it.
Pattern
Chain to an odd number. For this tutorial I chain to 15.
Row 1. Skip the first chain and sc in the 2nd ch from hook 
Row 1. (cont.) Sc in each ch across, 
you'll end with an even number of stitches. Turn your work.
Row 2. Ch 1, this counts as a stitch here and throughout, so skip the very first sc, and place a sc in next stitch, marked here by the orange yarn needle,
place the stitch marker in the ch 1, and move it up each row.
Row 2. (cont.)Sc in next st 
*{Ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st} 
continue to repeat the instructions from *{ } across 
to the end of the row, 
turn.
Row 3. Ch 1 (keep marking the ch 1 to help you remember it's a stitch), 
skip first stitch and work into the ch 1 sp, marked here by the orange yarn needle, sc in this ch sp
Row 3. (cont.) Ch 1, sk next sc, *{sc in next ch sp, ch 1, sk next sc} rep from * to end of row,
place the last sc in the turning chain (the chain 1 with the stitch marker),
turn.
Row 4. Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, *{ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch sp} rep from * across until there are 2 sts left, sk the next sc and place a sc in the turning chain, turn.
Repeat Row 4 until your work measures the desired height.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
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