Moss Stitch Square

Inspiration

Moss Crochet stitch is one of my favorite stitches. I have designed and crocheted several of my patterns using the moss stitch and loved it. What do I love about moss stitch, you may ask. I love moss stitch because of its texture, it is easy to make, and works out real first. I love that I do not have to pay too much attention and carry patterns around as it is a one-row repeat. I just put on my favorite movie and let my hands do the work.

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I am so happy to share with you my moss stitch square pattern that is part of the Poncho CAL hosted by RaeLynn of Itchin' for some Stitchin'. In this Poncho CAL, a different square pattern is shared daily. RaeLynn has crocheted all these squares and made a poncho. Below are the steps to getting either the featured square or the bundle.

See below for the finished poncho.

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Yarn

I used Caron Simply Soft 100% Acrylic 315 yds (288 m), 6 oz (170 g) in Watermelon or Robin Egg. I have designed and made both knit and crochet projects using Caron Simply Soft and I enjoyed using it. Sometimes it is not possible to get the exact yarn used and therefore these are some comparable yarns you can use. Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek, Bernat Premium, Mary Maxim Aran Irish Twist, Herrschners Worsted Weight, Deramores Studio Yarn, Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted.

See some of the projects that I have used moss stitich

Zinnia Top

Zinnia Headbands

Crochet Christmas Dish Towel Set

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

Caron Simply soft 100% Acrylic 315 yds (288 m), 6 oz (170 g) in Watermelon or Robin Egg.

Worsted Weight 4

Amount Used - 52 yds (48 m)

Hook sizes 5 mm (H) and 4 mm (G)

Tape Measure

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Gauge

18 sts x 19 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)

Finished Measurements

7” x 7”

8” x 8”

Abbreviations

Ch(s) - chain(s)

St(s) - stitch(es)

Sc - single crochet

ch-sp - chain space

Rep - repeat

Sk - skip

Pattern Notes

The Pattern is written in US Standard Terms

Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch

Pattern Instructions

Using Hook 5 mm, ch 32, (36)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and each ch to end, turn 31, (35) sts).

Row 2: ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next st, rep from * to end, turn 16 sts, 15 ch-sps, (18 sts, 17 ch-sps).

Row 3: ch 1, sc in first st, sc in ch-sp, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-sp, rep from * to last st, sc in last st, turn 17 sts, 14 ch-sps, (19 sts, 16 ch-sps).

Row 4: ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-sp, rep from * to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, sc in last st, turn 16 sts, 15 ch-sps, (18 sts, 17 ch-sps).

Rows 5 - 6, (8): rep rows 3 & 4.

Row 7, (9): rep row 3.

Row 8, (10): ch 1, sc in first st, *(ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-sp)** 7 times, ch 3, sk 1, sc in next ch-sp, then rep from * to ** 6 times, to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, sc in last st, turn (16 sts, 14 ch-sps).

Row 9, (11): ch 1, sc in first st, sc in ch-sp, *(ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-sp)** 6 times, ch 3, sk 1, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk 1, sc in next ch-sp, then rep from * to ** 6 times, to last st, sc in last st, turn ( 17 sts, 14 ch-sps).

Row 10, (12): ch 1, sc in first st, *(ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-sp)** 6 times, ch 3, sk 1, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next st, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk 1, sc in next ch-sp, then rep from * to ** 5 times, to last st 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, sc in last st, turn (17 sts, 14 ch-sps).

Row 11, (13): ch 1, sc in first st, sc in ch-sp, *(ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-sp)** 5 times, ch 3, sk 1, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk 1, sc in next ch-sp, then rep from * to ** 5 times, to last st, sc in last st, turn (19 sts, 12 ch-sps).

Row 12, (14): ch 1, sc in first st, *(ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-sp)** 5 times, ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk 1, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, sk 1, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk 1, sc in next ch-sp, then rep from * to ** 4 times, to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, sc in last st, turn (17 sts, 14 ch-sps).

Row 13 (15): ch 1, sc in first st, sc in ch-sp, *(ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-sp)** 5 times, ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-3sp, ch 3, sk 1, sc in next st, ch 3, sk 1, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk 1, sc in next ch-sp, then rep from * to ** , 5 times, to last st, sc in last st, turn (16 sts, 14 ch-sps).

Row 14, (16): ch 1, sc in first st, *(ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-sp)** 6 times, ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk 1, sc in next ch-sp, then rep from * to ** 5 times, to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, sc in last st, turn (16 sts, 15 ch-sps).