Moss Stitch

Dishcloths, blankets, scarves

Moss stitch alternates single crochet with chain-1 spaces, offset every row, for a nubby, textured fabric that lies flatter and stretches less than plain single crochet — popular for dishcloths, blankets, and scarves.

Stitch Chart

Crochet stitch chart — pattern. 11 rows, 5 stitches wide ? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2-st repeat ×10 Legend ch — Chain sc — Single Crochet

Written Row Repeat

Foundation: Ch 22.

  1. 1Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch, skip 1, sc; rep from * 9 times, ch, skip 1, sc. (20 sts)
  2. 2Row 2: Ch 2, turn. sc, *ch, skip 1, sc; rep from * 9 times, ch, skip 1, sc. (20 sts)
  3. 3Rows 3–10: rep Row 2
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Moss Stitch Pattern — Free Chart & Written Repeat | CrochetPop