Lately, I have had a little obsession with Moss stitch so I’ve learned how to crochet it in 4 ways. I don’t have a project for now with this stitch, I’m still looking for the right yarn. But I definitely will make a cardigan and a scarf!

The moss stitch is very easy to crochet, if you are a beginner and you only know how to crochet the single crochet stitch this pattern is perfect for you. Is a textured stitch and it works wonderfully for baby blankets (I think the granny square is perfect for this project), scarves (the moss stitch crocheted like a triangle and a right triangle works perfectly), sweaters, cardigans, hats, and for home decor (I think this stitch would look beautiful for pillows and throws for the sofa).

So here are the charts and the written patterns for the moss stitch crocheted like a granny square, two types of a triangle, and back and forth. Choose your favorite one and start your new project.

Leave me a comment with your idea for this stitch, I need inspiration!

Abbreviations:   

ch= chain;

sl st= slip stitch;

st= stitch;

sc= single crochet;

The pattern uses US crochet terminology.

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1. How to crochet the moss stitch like a granny square:

Start with a magic ring.

1. Round 1: ch 3 (count first ch as a sc), sc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, sc, ch 2; slip stitch to finish the round.
2. Round 2: ch 3 (count first ch as a sc), sc in first ch space; ch, *in next ch space: sc, ch 2, sc, ch*: repeat *-* until the end of the round, sl st to finish the round.
3. Round 3: ch 3 (count the first ch as a sc), sc in first ch space; ch, sc in next ch space, ch. In ch 2 space crochet: sc, ch 2, sc; ch, sc in next ch space, ch. In ch 2 space: sc, ch 2, sc; ch, sc in next ch space, ch and repeat the stitches for the ch 2 space: sc, ch 2, sc; ch, sc in next ch space, ch and slip stitch to finish the round.
4. Round 4: ch 3 (count the first ch as a sc), sc in first ch space; (*ch, sc* in next ch space; repeat *-* until you reach the ch 2 space and crochet: ch, sc, ch 2, sc) and continue repeating (-) 3 times, ch and slip stitch to finish the round.

Repeat row 4 until you reach the desired dimensions.

The chart:

 

 

2. How to crochet the moss stitch like a triangle:

Start with 2 chains.

1. Row 1: sc in 2 nd ch from the hook (in the chart is a mistake- the sc is crocheted in the first ch from the hook, you should crochet in the second; the rest of the chart is ok as it is), ch 2, sc in the same st.

2. Row 2: ch 1, sc in first st, ch; in ch 2 space crochet: (sc, ch 2, sc); ch, sc in last st.
3. Row 3: ch, sc in first st; ch, sc in next ch space, ch; in ch 2 space crochet: (sc, ch 2, sc); ch, sc in last ch space, ch, sc in last st.
4. Row 4: ch, sc in first st; ch; *sc in next ch space, ch*; repeat *-* until you reach the ch 2 space and crochet: (sc, ch 2, sc, ch) and continue repeating *-* until the end of the row, finish the row with a sc in the last st.

Repeat row 4 until you reach the desired dimensions.

The chart:

 

3. How to crochet the moss stitch like a right triangle:

Start with 2 chains.

1. Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, ch, sc in the same ch.
2. Row 2: ch 2, sc in ch space, ch, sc in the last st;
3. Row 3: ch, sc in the first stitch, ch, sc in the next ch space, ch, sc in the last ch space;
4. Row 4: ch 2, sc in next ch space, ch, sc in next ch space, ch, sc in last st of the row;
5. Row 5: ch, sc in first st; * ch, sc in next ch space*, repeat *-* until the end of the row.
6. Row 6: ch 2, *sc in next ch space, ch*; repeat *-* until the end of the row; sc in last st.

Repeat the pattern from row 5 until you reach the desired length.

The chart:

4. How to crochet the moss stitch back and forth:

Start with an even number of chains.

1. Row 1: sc in the 4th chain from the hook; *ch 1, skip 1ch from the foundation and crochet a sc*, repeat *-* until the end of the row.
2. Row 2: ch 2, sc in next ch space; * ch 1, sc in next ch space*, repeat *-* until the end of the row.

Repeat row 2 until you reach the desired dimensions.

The chart for the moss stitch:

 

 

Here is a list with some beautiful and easy stitches, all the patterns have written instructions, charts, and video tutorials:

1. How to crochet the Trinity stitch;

2. How to crochet the Houndstooth stitch;

3. How to crochet the diamond stitch;

4. How to crochet the Alpine stitch.

And here are the patterns I’ve crocheted with these beautiful stitches:

1. Crochet Trinity scarf;

2. The diamonds dress/ long sweater;

3. The Alpine wash/dishcloth.

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