The Moss Stitch Crochet Square Pattern Tutorial – Linen Blanket

Want to learn how to crochet the moss stitch? The moss stitch crochet pattern, also know as, the linen or granite stitch is an easy basic crochet stitch that is great for beginners and more advanced crocheters.

The moss stitch is a woven looking crochet stitch that is made up of the most basic stitches. This crochet stitch using the single and chain crochet stitch, the first stitches you learn. This crochet stitch has even sides.

Learning how to crochet the moss stitch is easy. There are written and video tutorials below to learn the granite stitch.

After you learn the moss, granite or linen crochet stitch, try one of these free crochet patterns: moss stitch dishcloth crochet pattern, moss stitch scarf, moss stitch cowl, striped moss stitch chunky blanket crochet pattern, or moss stitch ear warmer.

This crochet stitch makes a reversible line like pattern. It is a simple repeat. The moss stitch is great for watching TV and crocheting, though it takes longer than some stitches.

The Moss Stitch Crochet Square Pattern

The moss stitch crochet square pattern is an easy pattern to do. You take the simple moss stitch pattern and start with a circle. You add an extra chain at each of the corner.

I used a multi-colored yarn so I didn’t need to change colors, which made it even easier. You just repeat the single crochet stitch followed by the chain stitch.

I plan on turning these squares into a 4 block x 5 block blanket. Each square is approximately 9 inches.

There are affiliate links in this post. I will receive a small commission if you purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Any purchase you make through these links helps support my blog.

Moss Stitch Square Pattern

Supplies

• Scissors
• tapestry needle
• F/5 -3.75 – crochet hook
• 2 oz -Peaches & Creme Cotton Yarn Quiet Dahlia or Evening Sea or any worsted weight gauge 4 cotton yarn

Abbreviations – US Terms

• yo – yarn over
• ch– chain stitch
• sc – single crochet
• sk– skip stitch

Each square is approx. 9 in

For a blanket approximately 36 inches by 45 in. You will need 20 block or skeins of cotton yarn.

Round 1: ch 2, in the 2nd st from you hook work * sc, ch 1, sc, ch 2* repeat * to * 3 more times being sure to work all of the st into that same st, sl st into 1st st of the round

Round 2: sl st in next sc, sl st into the ch 2 space, ch 1, * (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner (ch 2 space), ch 1, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1 * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st of the round (repeat to 1^st corner)

Round 3: sl st into the corner, ch 1, * (sc, ch 2, sc in corner) ch 1, sc + ch 1 in each ch 1 space across until you reach next corner* repeat * to * around until you reach the very last corner, sl st into the 1st st

Continue repeating round 3 until you reach desired length. I did 21 rounds. Cut and knot your yarn when you complete your last full round.

Printable Moss Stitch Square Crochet Pattern

Learn How to do the Moss Stitch Crochet Pattern – Picture Tutorial – Left Handed for Beginners

Learn the Moss Stitch With This Free Tutorial

Abbreviations – US Terms

• yo – yarn over
• ch– chain stitch
• sc – single crochet
• sk– skip stitch

Chain an even number

Row 1: sc in the 4^th chain from the hook, 1 ch, sk the next stitch, sc in the next stitch. Repeat until the end of the row ending with a sc in the last chain. Chain 2, turn.

Row 2: sc in the chain space from the row below. Then *ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space*. Repeat from * until the end of the row. The last sc is worked into the space between the ch 2 turning chain and sc from the row before. Chain 2, turn.

tips

• Chain an even number for the chain.
• The last stitch is in between the turning chain (chain 2) and last sc.

Step 1.

Tie a slip knot. Make a loop that forms an X at the bottom.

Step 2.

Take one of the tails and make a loop and pull it through the first loop while holding on to the opposite tail of yarn.

Step 3.

Pull short tail to make it tighten around crochet hook.

Step 4.

Next, chain 36.

Insert hook into the 4th chain from the hook. Make one single crochet in the chain.

Then skip 1 chain and single crochet in the next. Keep repeating the skip 1 chain and single crochet in the next until you reach the last chain. Single crochet in the last chain. Chain 2 and turn.

Single crochet in the first chain space you made in the row below. Next, skip one single crochet. Then single crochet in the chain space.

Keep skipping one single crochet and crocheting one single crochet stitch in the chain space until you reach the last stich. The last single crochet goes between the last stitch and the chain 2 turning chain. Chain 2 and turn.

Keep repeating the last 2 rowss until you have 34 rows or the dishcloth is square. Cut your yarn leaving a 4 in tail. Tie a knot by put the tail in through the loop on your crochet and pull tight.

Then using a tapestry needle weave the yarn tail into your work. Make sure you don’t double back and go through the loop and know you just made.

Try to stay with the same color and the thickest part of the stitch. When done cut off the rest of the yarn close to your work. Weave the starting yarn tail in too.

Videos Learn How to – Crochet the Moss Stitch

• Learn the Moss Stitch Right Handed
• Learn the Moss Stitch Left Handed

Free Crochet the Moss Stitch Patterns

• Moss Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
• Free moss stitch scarf
• Moss stitch cowl
• Free Moss stitch ear warmer
• Striped moss stitch chunky blanket crochet pattern

Pin for Later

Free Crochet Dishcloth Patterns

• Over the Rainbow Dishcloth Pattern
• Easy Quick Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern Double V Stitch
• Crossed Double Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
• Bean Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
• Wide Double Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
• Spider Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
• Even Moss Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Mesh Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Half Double Cluster Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Half Herringbone Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Crunch Stitch Potholder Crochet Pattern
• Half Double Herringbone Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
• Crunch Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
• Half Double Potholder pattern
• Half double crochet dishcloth pattern
• 123 Sedge Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Simple Double Thick Potholder
• Half Herringbone Potholder
• Creamsicle Dishcloth
• Herringbone Dishcloth
• Even Berry Dishcloth
• Blue Wave Dishtowel