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 durable.
This crochet stitch makes a reversible diagonal textured pattern. The even moss crochet stitch is a simple repeat using the half double crochet stitch and the slip stitch.
This easy crochet 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 been making all kinds of different crocheted dishcloths, free half double dishcloth, 123 sedge stitch dishcloth Pattern,
free herringbone dish cloths crochet pattern, creamsicle dishcloth pattern, and even berry dishcloth so I decided to do another set in a different crochet stitch.
I also made this blue wave dishtowel using the ripple stitch. Next, I will be sharing a potholder using this crochet stitch.
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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Scroll Down for Crochet Pattern – Free Even Moss Stitch Washcloth Printable Pdf at the bottom of pattern
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.
Looking for More Quick & Easy Dishcloths?
- 51 Free Cotton Crochet Washcloth Patterns to Try
- Half Double Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
- 123 Sedge Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Houndstooth Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern
- Creamsicle Dishcloth
- Herringbone Dish Cloth
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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Other Free Crochet Patterns
- Star Stitch Crochet Washcloth Pattern
- Pastel Cluster Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
- Herringbone Half Double Dishcloth Pattern
- Herringbone Half Double Potholder Crochet Pattern
- Crunch Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Crunch Stitch Double Thick Potholder
- Even Berry Dishcloth
- Blue Wave Dishtowel
- Simple Double Thick Potholder
- Half Double Potholder
I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.