Agat Last Updated on February 20, 2024
I love the crochet Moss stitch! It’s such an easy stitch with a beautiful texture.
This is my go-to stitch whenever I am looking for something easy to crochet.The Moss stitch creates a knit-look fabric, which is great for so many projects!
For this tutorial, we will learn how to crochet the Moss stitch by making a dishcloth.
Scroll down for the detailed photo tutorial!
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How to Crochet the Moss Stitch?
Crocheting the Moss stitch is very easy, as it uses 2 basic stitches. The stitch is made by alternating single crochet and chains, where the single crochet is worked into the chain space.
This stitch is so simple, being a one row repeat stitch you can crochet it without thinking, and I’m not even talking about counting stitches!
The fun thing about this simple stitch, is that it is versatile and you can crochet the moss stitch in more than one way. It can also be made in a corner to corner method and in a square. You can find these tutorials here:
C2C Moss Stitch
Moss Stitch in a Square
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Is Moss Stitch and Linen Stitch Are the Same?
Yes! The Crochet Moss stitch and the Linen stitch are the same stitch. You might have also come across the Granite stitch which is also the same as the Moss stitch.
These three different names refer to the same beautiful and easy stitch!
Is the Moss Stitch Good For Blankets (and more project ideas)?
The Moss stitch is a perfect stitch when making a blanket. It creates a dense fabric with no holes, but it’s still very soft and ideal as a blanket.
Because of the nature of the fabric, this stitch is great for almost any project, such as hotpads, washcloths, scarves and shawls, you name it!
Looking for more stitch tutorials? Check out these other free patterns on the blog:
How to Crochet the Moss Stitch
Skill Level – easy (begginer)
Materials
– 4.5 mm Crochet hook (I love the Etimo and Clover hooks).
– Worsted (#4) weight yarn. Suitable yarn options for this design:
Knit PIcks – Dishie
Lily Sugar n’ Cream
Premier Home Cotton Blend
** You can use any cotton yarn with a suitable hook size and adjust the pattern accordingly.
Finished Size – 6.5×6.5” (16.5×16.5 cm)
Abbreviations (US)
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
Crochet Moss Stitch Photo Tutorial
For the Moss stitch, you always start with an even number of chains.
For the dishcloth pattern- chain 34.
Row 1: sc in 4th chain from hook. * ch1, skip next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to last ch, turn.
Row 2: ch2, * sc in next ch-1 space, ch1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, sc in first ch-4 of row 1., turn.
Row 3: ch2, * sc in next ch-1 space, ch1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, sc in first ch-2 of previous row, turn.
Repeat row 3 until your piece measures 6.5” (16.5 cm). or until your desired length.
Fasten off and weave in the ends, block if needed.
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Thank you so much for this!!
By the way, I am obsessed with this colorway! What is it?
Hi Suzanne, I’m also in love with this colorway! it’s Alize Cotton Gold Plus Multicolor 52175.
Hi
52175 of which yarn?
Hi Sarita, it’s Alize Cotton Gold Plus Multicolor 52175.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful dishcloth patterns. I always do the same pattern in knitting but now WOW I can do different ones and give them as presents. Thank you.
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I love your pattern. I also love the colorway. I cannot find it. What is brand name and the color name? I have need more help with my searching. I am in the US. THANKS!
Hi Terry,
The yarn in my photos is Alize Cotton Gold Plus Multicolor 52175.
I’m not sure if it’s available in the US, that’s why I referred for a more common brand.
Hope you will get to find it!
These are great. Thanks for the instructions. I don’t suppose there is a rectangle version of the ‘in the square’ one.
Hi Lucy, I’m glad you enjoyed these stitch tutorials!
I don’t have a rectangle version for the Moss stitch at the moment, but I do have an Iris Stitch in a Rectangle tutorial, you can find it HERE
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