Looking for a free dishcloth pattern to try? This even moss stitch dishcloth crochet pattern is a great project to try. It uses the half double stitch and the slip stitch.
You can use as a square crocheted dishcloth as a cleaning cloth, dish towel, or wash cloth. They work great and are practical and durable.
Even Moss Stitch Dishcloth Printable
This stitch makes a reversible diagonal textured pattern with no space. The even moss stitch is a simple repeat using the half double stitch and the slip stitch.
This easy stitch is great for watching TV and crocheting, though it takes longer than some crochet stitches. The even moss stitch is great if you want an item with no holes.
Crocheted dishcloths are great gifts too. You can choose a color to go with their décor or a neutral that would go with anyone’s style. They are practical too.
I have gathered 35 Free Crochet Washcloth Patterns to Try. There are a bunch of different crochet stitches to try in a small project.
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How to Make a Free Cotton Even Moss Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern - Printable PDF
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F, 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Strawberry any other worsted weight cotton yarn approx
Even Moss Stitch Cotton Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- sl – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
You can make a larger or smaller crocheted even moss stitch dishcloth or a blanket by using an even number for the chain.
Free printable washcloth pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print pdf out.
Even moss stitch video tutorial
Approx. 9.5 in x 9.5 in (24 cm x 24 cm)
Chain 34
Row 1: sl in the 2nd chain from the hook, in the next stitch hdc, sl in the next stitch, repeat until the end of the row ending with a sl. Chain 1, turn.
Row 2: sl in the 1st stitch, then hdc in the next, alternating sl, hdc until the end of the row always end with sl. Chain 1, turn. (sl is always on top of the sl and hdc in always on top of hdc)
Repeat Row 2 until you have 40 or the dishcloth is square. Cut yarn weave in ends.
Enjoy this easy even moss stitch dishcloth pattern. This pattern would be great for a blanket or kitchen towel too. I have lots of other easy dishcloth pattern for you to try.
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How to Do You Crochet an Even Moss Stitch: Tutorial Step by Step
- You need an even number for the chain.
- The chain 1 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch.
- Each row will start with a chain 1 (counts as a slip stitch) and ends with a slip stitch.
- You will crochet a slip stitch on stop of a slip stitch and a half double crochet stitch on top of a half double crochet stitch.
Step 1.
Chain an even number like 20.
Step 2.
Slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook. Then in the next stitch half double crochet. In the next stitch slip stitch. Repeat (half double crochet followed by a slip stitch in the next stitch) until the end of the row.
You end the row with a slip stitch. Chain 1, and turn. (19 stitches if you started with 20 chains)
Step 3.
Slip stitch in the 1st stitch. Then half double crochet in the next stitch. Alternate )slip stitch, half double crochet stitch) until the end of the row. Always end with a slip stitch.
Chain 1 and turn.
The slip stitch will always be on top of the slip stitch from the row below. The half double crochet stitch will always be on top of the half double from the row below.
Step 4.
Repeat Step 3. until you have the length you want.
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Even Moss Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
Try the even moss stitch. The stitch is a easy variation of the crunch stitch using the slip stitch and half double crochet stitch.
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F, 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Strawberry any other worsted weight cotton yarn approx
Instructions
- Chain 34
- Row 1: sl in the 2nd chain from the hook, in the next stitch hdc, sl in the next stitch, repeat until the end of the row ending with a sl. Chain 1, turn.
- Row 2: sl in the 1st stitch, then hdc in the next, alternating sl, hdc until the end of the row always end with sl. Chain 1, turn. (sl is always on top of the sl and hdc in always on top of hdc)
- Repeat Row 2 until you have 40 or the dishcloth is square. Cut yarn weave in ends.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Terms
yo – yarn over
sl – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
You can make a larger or smaller dishcloth or a blanket by using an even number for the chain.
Approx. 9.5 in x 9.5 in (24 cm x 24 cm)
Free Cotton Even Moss Stitch Dishcloth Printable Crochet Pattern
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