How to Crochet the Moss Stitch

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I have been working for some time on my scrappy crochet moss stitch blanket – it’s 210 chains wide and 280(ish) rows long. It’s a doozy – but it’s easy to work on because it just requires two stitches – the single crochet and the chain stitch. Yep- that means anyone can do the moss stitch – beginners and advanced crocheters both have the skills needed to create this beautiful fabric like stitch. Watch today’s video for the step by step moss stitch process.

How many stitches does the Moss Stitch Start With?

The moss stitch is a two stitch pattern and needs to have an even number of stitches to start.

Crochet Moss Stitch Directions

Row 1

• Start with an even number of stitches
• Single crochet in the 4th chain from hook
• Chain 1
• Skip the next chain
• Single Crochet in the next chain
• Chain 1
• Skip the next chain
• Single Crochet in the next chain
• Repeat until the end of the chain.
• At the end, chain 2 and then turn your work.
• To start the next row, chain two and turn your work

Row 2

• Single Crochet in the 1st chain 1 space from the previous row
• Chain 1
• Single Crochet in the next chain 1 space

Repeat row two until you’re blanket is the desired size.

What projects can I use the moss stitch in?

The moss stitch creates a really nice, thick, soft fabric – that’s why it’s often also referred to as the linen stitch. This stitch can be used with most any project – blankets, scarves, kitchen towels, dish towels, sweaters. The most important part is that the start of the pattern have an even number of stitches.