Moss Stitch Tutorial and Afghan Square Pattern
I’m so excited to be able to bring you the new stitch of the week! I hope you are all excited to learn the Moss Stitch. It’s one of my favorites. It is similar to a crunch stitch and is made with a series of half double crochets and slip stitches. Happy Crocheting!
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Moss Stitch Afghan Square
Skill Level:
Easy
Materials:
- Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn; I used Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton for this example.
- Size I 5.5 mm Crochet Hook*
- Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
- Scissors*
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Abbreviations:
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
t-ch – turning chain
* – indicates instructions to be repeated
Gauge:
14 stitches = 4″ & 8 rows = 4″
Multiple:
Chain any multiple of 2
Instructions:
To make an 8″ x 8″ square,
Row 1: Sl st into the second ch from hook, *1 hdc into the next ch, sl st into the next ch; Repeat from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, *sl st into the first st, 1 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * across working the last st into the t-ch, turn.
Row 3-18: Repeat Row 2.
The finished square measures approximately 8″ x 8″ without an edging. If you add an edging, it will be slightly larger.
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