Crochet C2C Moss Stitch Free Tutorial

Last Updated on March 6, 2024

Did you know you can work different crochet stitches from corner to corner? If you like the crochet corner to corner method and would like to try different C2C stitches, this C2C Moss stitch tutorial is for you!

The crochet Moss stitch is one of my favorite crochet stitches. I also love working the Moss Stitch in a Square.

You will enjoy this stitch whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter. The C2C Moss stitch is a fun and easy stitch, which you can work mindlessly.
For this tutorial, you will make a dishcloth, scroll down for the detailed photo and video tutorials!

 

corner to corner moss stitch made by gootie

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How to Crochet the Moss Stitch From Corner to Corner?

The Moss stitch itself is super easy, it consists of alternating single crochet and chains, while the single crochet is worked into the chain space.

When working the C2C Moss stitch, you start from one corner, increasing every row until you reach the desired length of your square, and then start decreasing until you reach the other corner.

Want to learn more about the Corner to Corner method? Check out the Guide to How to Crochet Corner to Corner!

 

c2c Moss stitch

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How to Make a C2C Moss Stitch Blanket?

Making a blanket using the corner to corner Moss stitch is very simple.
After you start the increase, you just repeat the same increase row, until reaching the desired width of your blanket.
The basic pattern creates a square-shaped blanket. You can also work the C2C Moss stitch as a rectangle, you can find the rectangle version in the Premium PDF pattern on Ravelry or Etsy.

You can find the ad-free, printable PDF pattern with a full photo-tutorial at one of my shops below: 

c2c moss stitch

What Yarn Should You Use For a C2C Moss Stitch Pattern?

It depends on the project you are making. This stitch can be worked with any yarn weight with suitable hook size.
For this tutorial we will be making a dishcloth, so a cotton yarn is most recommended.
The beautiful yarn in my photos is Alize Cotton Gold Plus, which is a Worsted (#4) weight yarn.
More great yarn options for this project will be:
Knit Picks – Dishie
Lily Sugar n’ Cream
Premier Home Cotton Blend


Looking for more stitch tutorials? Check out these other free patterns on the blog:

  1. Moss Stitch in a Square
  2. C2C Cluster Stitch Square
  3. Iris Stitch in a Square
  4. C2C Wattle Stitch Square


C2C Moss Stitch Video Tutorial


How to Crochet the C2C Moss Stitch

Materials I used for this tutorial
Crochet hook: 4.5 mm (I love Tulip Etimo and Clover hooks).
– For this pattern I used Worsted (#4) yarn cotton yarn, you can use any Worsted weight yarn, or any yarn suitable for your hook size.
Total amount of yarn needed: 30gr/60m/66yds

Skill Level – easy

Abbreviations (US)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet

Finished Size6.5×6.5 in (16.5×16.5 cm)

Notes

  • The pattern is reversible, it looks the same from both sides.
  • You can make the square as big as you’d like.
  • The pattern can be worked as a rectangle, you can find the full instructions in the Premium PDF pattern on Ravelry or Etsy.

corner to corner moss stitch


Crochet Corner to Corner Moss Stitch Instructions

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C2C Moss Stitch – Increase

ch3
Row 1:
sc in 3rd chain from hook (the first ch), turn.

Row 2:
ch3, (sc, ch1, sc) in ch-3 of previous row, turn.

Row 3: ch3, * skip sc, sc in next ch-1 (gap), ch1; repeat from * to last sc. (sc, ch1, sc) in ch-3 of previous row. Turn.

Repeat row-3 until the side of the triangle measures 6.5” (16.5 cm), or until your desired width.


C2C Moss Stitch – Decrease

Row 4: ch3, * skip sc, sc in next ch-1 (gap), ch1; repeat from * to last sc. sc twice in ch-3 of previous row, turn.

Row 5: ch2, skip 2 sc, sc in next ch-1 (gap). * skip sc, ch1, sc in next ch-1 (gap); repeat from * to last sc. sc in ch-3 of previous row (don’t ch1 before sc), turn.

Row 6: ch2, skip 2 sc, sc in next ch-1 (gap). * skip sc, ch1, sc in next ch-1 (gap); repeat from * to last sc. sc in ch-2 of previous row (don’t ch1 before sc), turn.

Repeat row 6 until only you have only 2 sc. 

Row 7:
ch1, sc in ch-2 of previous row. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

corner to corner crochet moss stitch decrease

Don’t like counting stitches?
This pattern is part of my 5 Different C2C Crochet Stitches eBook.
The eBook contains easy to follow, step-by-step photo tutorials of unique and different corner to corner stitches.

different c2c stitches ebook

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2 Comments

  1. Hello. I’m a beginner and want to learn the moss stitch Can’t find the video. Please help!
    Thanking you in advance.

    1. Hi Jan,

      This is the link to the video tutorial: https://youtu.be/UOUkK8hINwo

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