Last Updated on September 5, 2023

I really like the Moss stitch, it’s my go-to stitch when I’m stuck, or just want to make something without thinking too much.
There are 3 different ways to work that stitch, you can crochet the Moss stitch the regular way or crochet the Moss stitch in C2C method. But my favorite way is working the Moss stitch in a square!
When you crochet the moss stitch in the round to form a square, you get a beautiful textured fabric, which is kind of a modern granny square.
For this tutorial, we will make a dishcloth, scroll down for the detailed photo tutorial!

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How to Crochet the Moss Stitch in a Square?

Working the Moss stitch in a square is a bit similar to crocheting a granny square, I did mention that it’s a sort of modern granny square version, right?
Starting with a magic ring and using only single crochet and chains, you work the moss stitch in the round, creating corners with 2 chains spaces.
After you get the hang of it (don’t worry you will get it so quickly!), you just continue and get into the rhythm. 
Now, don’t worry if your square center is turning a little, it can be easily fixed with blocking.

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Moss Stitch in a Square Blanket

Making a blanket using the Moss stitch in a square is very easy. 
You just start working your square and make it as big as you’d like. I used this method in my Samma’s Baby Blanket pattern.
Another fun option is making a modern granny square blanket, using smaller squares of moss stitch in the round joined together. This option will create a unique looking blanket, like the gorgeous blanket made by Pamela Izquierdo!

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

1. Corner to Corner Moss Stitch
2. Catherine’s Wheel Stitch
3. Iris Stitch in a Rectangle
4. Crochet Mitered Square
   
5. Suzette Stitch

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How to Crochet the Moss Stitch in a Square

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.
Amount of yarn needed for the Sampler Poncho CAL:

For a 7×7” square: 40gr/80m/88yds

For a 8×8” square: 45gr/90m/99yds

Great yarn options for this project will be:
Knit PIcks – Dishie
Lily Sugar n’ Cream
Premier Home Cotton Blend
Total amount of yarn needed: 30gr/60m/66yds

Skill Level – easy

Abbreviations (US)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet

Finished Size – 6.5×6.5 in (16.5×16.5 cm)

Notes

• If your square center is turning a little, it can be easily fixed by blocking your work at the end.
• You can make the square as big as you’d like.
  
  

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Moss Stitch in a Square Crochet Instructions

Make a magic ring

Round 1: ch1, (1sc, ch2) x 4 times into the ring, ss to 1^st sc. Pull the ring tight.

Round 2: ss to next ch-2 space, ch1 (counts as sc), ch2 (counts as space), 1sc into same ch-2 space.
* ch1, skip sc, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) into ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 times. Ch1, skip sc, ss to ch-2 (space).

Round 3: ch1 (counts as sc), ch2, 1sc into same ch-2 space.
* ch1, skip sc, 1sc in ch-1 space, ch1, skip sc, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) into ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 times. Ch1, skip sc, 1sc in ch-1 space, ch1, skip sc (1^st ch-1 of the round), ss to ch-2 space.

Round 4: ch1 (counts as sc), ch2, 1sc into same ch-2 space.
* [ch1, skip sc, 1sc in ch-1 space] repeat […] until last sc before ch-2 space (corner), ch1, skip sc, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) into ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 times. [Ch1, skip sc, 1sc in ch-1 space] repeat […] until last sc (1^st ch-1 of the round) before ch-2 space (corner), ch1, skip sc (ch-1), ss to ch-2 space.

Repeat round 4 until your piece measures 6.5” (16.5 cm), or until desired width.
Fasten off, weave in the ends and block if needed.

If you are participating in the Sampler Poncho CAL, work your square until it’s 7” or 8”.

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