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If you love crochet blankets with beautiful texture, simple construction, and colorful stripes, this Moss Stitch Crochet Blanket is a wonderful project to add to your handmade collection. The blanket shown here combines rich turquoise, creamy white, deep blue, soft mint, and golden yellow for a cheerful modern look.
The moss stitch is one of the easiest crochet stitches to learn because it uses only single crochet and chain stitches. The finished fabric has a lovely woven appearance, feels soft and flexible, and works beautifully for blankets, baby blankets, throws, scarves, and home décor.
Also known as the linen stitch, granite stitch, or woven stitch, moss stitch is particularly enjoyable for relaxing crochet sessions because the repeat is simple enough to memorize after just a few rows.
Why You’ll Love This Moss Stitch Blanket
- Beginner-friendly stitch pattern
- Uses only basic crochet stitches
- Beautiful woven texture
- Works well with multiple colors
- Easy to customize to any size
- Creates a comfortable fabric without large holes
- Perfect for baby blankets, lap blankets, and throws
- Great project for practicing even tension
The stitch is also very forgiving. Once you understand where to place your single crochet stitches, the rest of the blanket becomes a relaxing rhythm of single crochet, chain 1, skip 1.
Materials
Yarn
For a colorful striped blanket similar to the pictured design, use a medium-weight #4 worsted yarn.
Suggested colors:
- Color A: Turquoise
- Color B: Cream or Ivory
- Color C: Royal Blue
- Color D: Soft Mint Green
- Color E: Golden Yellow
You can use acrylic, cotton, wool, or a blend depending on the final blanket you want.
For a medium-sized throw, approximately 1,800–2,200 yards of yarn may be needed, although the exact amount depends on your finished dimensions, yarn weight, hook size, and tension.
Crochet Hook
Use a crochet hook appropriate for your yarn. For worsted-weight yarn, a 5.0 mm (H-8) or 5.5 mm (I-9) hook is a good starting point.
If your stitches are very tight, try a slightly larger hook.
Other Supplies
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Stitch markers, optional
- Blocking mats and pins, optional
Finished Size
This pattern is written as a customizable rectangle.
A good starting size is approximately:
50 × 60 inches (127 × 152 cm)
You can easily make the blanket narrower or wider by changing the foundation chain.
For a baby blanket, try approximately 30 × 36 inches.
For a lap blanket, approximately 36 × 48 inches works beautifully.
For a larger throw, approximately 50 × 60 inches is a popular size.
The moss stitch pattern can be adjusted to different dimensions without changing the basic stitch repeat.
Crochet Abbreviations
US crochet terminology:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- st – stitch
- sp – space
- rep – repeat
Moss Stitch Pattern
The basic moss stitch is created by alternating single crochet stitches with chain spaces. The following simple repeat is commonly used for blankets and other flat projects.
Foundation Chain
Chain an even number of stitches.
For a sample blanket, you can begin with:
Ch 120
This gives you a practical starting point for a medium-width blanket, but you should measure your gauge and adjust the number of chains if necessary.
Row 1
Sc in the 2nd ch from hook.
Ch 1, skip the next ch, sc in the next ch.
Repeat from * across the entire row.
Turn.
Row 2
Ch 1.
Sc in the first stitch.
Ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 space.
Repeat from * across the row.
Finish with a sc in the final stitch.
Turn.
Row 3 and Beyond
Repeat Row 2 for the remainder of the blanket.
That’s the entire basic moss stitch pattern!
The single crochet stitches sit inside the chain spaces from the previous row, producing the characteristic woven texture.
Stripe Pattern for This Blanket
To recreate the colorful appearance of the pictured blanket, work the colors in broad horizontal sections.
One possible sequence is:
Section 1 – Turquoise
Work 12–16 rows in turquoise.
Section 2 – Cream
Change to cream and work 8–12 rows.
Section 3 – Royal Blue
Change to royal blue and work 18–24 rows.
Section 4 – Mint Green
Change to soft mint and work 10–14 rows.
Section 5 – Golden Yellow
Finish with a bold golden-yellow section.
You don’t have to follow these exact row counts. The beauty of this blanket is that you can make the stripes as narrow or wide as you like.
For an even more modern design, try alternating:
8 rows Color A + 8 rows Color B
throughout the blanket.
How to Change Colors
When you’re ready to change colors, work the final single crochet of the current row but stop before completing the final yarn-over.
Drop the old color and use the new color to complete the stitch.
Chain 1 with the new color and turn.
Continue the moss stitch pattern.
This creates a cleaner color transition and avoids having to make a bulky knot at the edge.
Keeping Your Blanket Edges Straight
One of the biggest challenges beginners experience with moss stitch is accidentally losing stitches along the edges.
At the beginning of every row, pay close attention to the first stitch.
At the end of every row, make sure your final single crochet is worked into the correct final stitch.
A useful trick is to place a stitch marker in the first and last stitch of each row.
Counting your stitches every few rows can also prevent the blanket from gradually becoming narrower.
How to Get an Even Moss Stitch
Moss stitch looks best when your tension remains relatively consistent.
Try not to pull your chain stitches too tightly. The chain-1 spaces need to remain open enough for your hook to enter easily.
If your fabric feels stiff, try going up half a hook size.
If your blanket is becoming too loose and floppy, try a smaller hook.
Always make a small gauge swatch before committing to a large blanket.
Simple Border
A moss stitch blanket can look beautiful without a complicated border.
For a simple finish, use your favorite color and work single crochet around the entire blanket.
Round 1
Join yarn in any corner.
Ch 1.
Sc evenly around the first side.
At each corner, work:
sc, ch 2, sc
Continue around the blanket.
Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Round 2
Slip stitch into the next corner or chain space.
Ch 1.
Work sc around the blanket, placing sc, ch 2, sc in each corner.
Continue for 1–3 rounds depending on the look you prefer.
A moss-stitch border can also be used if you want the border to blend seamlessly with the main blanket. Moss stitch borders commonly use single crochet and chain-1 spaces around the edges, with extra chain stitches at the corners.
Finishing Your Blanket
When your blanket reaches the desired length, fasten off your yarn.
Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends.
For the best finished appearance, gently block the blanket if your yarn allows it.
Blocking can help straighten the edges and make the stitch pattern look more uniform.
Allow the blanket to dry completely before removing it from the blocking surface.
Beginner Tips
1. Practice Before Starting the Blanket
If moss stitch is new to you, make a small swatch first.
Try starting with 20 chains and crochet several rows until the stitch becomes comfortable.
2. Count Your Stitches
Moss stitch is simple, but missing one stitch at the edge can cause the blanket to shrink.
3. Don’t Crochet Too Tightly
Relax your hands and allow the hook to move naturally through the chain spaces.
4. Use Stitch Markers
Markers are especially helpful when you’re working a large blanket.
5. Experiment With Color
Moss stitch looks fantastic with solid colors, stripes, gradients, variegated yarn, and color blocks.
Self-striping yarn can also create beautiful gradients without requiring you to change colors manually.
Moss Stitch Blanket Color Ideas
If turquoise and blue aren’t your style, try one of these combinations:
Coastal:
Cream + Aqua + Ocean Blue + Soft Gray
Boho:
Terracotta + Mustard + Cream + Sage
Baby Girl:
Blush Pink + Cream + Dusty Rose + Sage
Baby Boy:
Sky Blue + White + Navy + Mint
Neutral:
Beige + Cream + Taupe + Chocolate Brown
Modern:
Black + White + Gray + Mustard
Spring:
Mint + Lavender + Cream + Soft Yellow
Can I Make the Blanket Bigger or Smaller?
Absolutely.
The easiest way to change the width is to adjust your foundation chain while keeping an even number of chains.
To make the blanket wider, add chains.
To make it narrower, remove chains.
To make the blanket longer, simply continue repeating the moss stitch rows until you reach the desired length.
This flexibility is one reason moss stitch is such a popular blanket pattern. Similar beginner moss stitch patterns are specifically designed to be customized by width and length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is moss stitch easy for beginners?
Yes. Moss stitch is considered beginner-friendly because it uses only single crochet and chain stitches.
Is moss stitch the same as linen stitch?
In crochet, the names are often used interchangeably. You may also see moss stitch called granite stitch, woven stitch, or seed stitch depending on the designer and stitch variation.
Does moss stitch use a lot of yarn?
Moss stitch creates a fairly dense fabric, so it can use a moderate amount of yarn. Your yarn consumption will depend on the blanket size, yarn weight, hook size, and tension.
Can I use chunky yarn?
Yes. Moss stitch works with many yarn weights. Adjust the hook size to suit your yarn and make a gauge swatch before beginning.
Can I make a baby blanket with moss stitch?
Definitely. The soft, textured fabric makes moss stitch an excellent choice for baby blankets. There are many baby blanket patterns using this stitch.
Is moss stitch reversible?
The fabric has an attractive appearance on both sides, although the two sides may not look completely identical.
🎥 YouTube Video Tutorial
For a visual demonstration of the moss stitch, this beginner-friendly tutorial shows the stitch step by step:
You can also use a full moss-stitch blanket tutorial such as the Holiday Weave Moss Stitch Blanket tutorial, which demonstrates the stitch, color changes, row repeat, and finishing border.
Watch the Moss Stitch Blanket Tutorial on YouTube
Final Thoughts
The Moss Stitch Crochet Blanket is the perfect combination of simplicity and beauty. With just single crochet and chain stitches, you can create a fabric that has a sophisticated woven appearance.
The colorful stripes shown in this design make the blanket especially eye-catching, but the pattern is just as beautiful in a single color or a soft neutral palette.
Once you learn the two-row moss stitch rhythm, you can crochet while relaxing, watching television, or listening to your favorite podcast. Change the colors, adjust the size, add a simple border, and make the blanket completely your own.
Whether you’re making a cozy throw for your home, a handmade baby shower gift, or your first large crochet blanket, this moss stitch pattern is an excellent project to keep in your crochet rotation.
Save this pattern, choose your favorite colors, grab your hook, and start crocheting!
