Even Moss Stitch Crochet Tutorial
The Even Moss Stitch is an easy, textured crochet pattern that alternates slip stitches and half double crochets, creating a soft, modern fabric that’s perfect for scarves, blankets, and washcloths.
Equipment
- 1 Crochet Hook: I used a size N 9.0mm crochet hook for the chunky weight and size I 5.5mm crochet hook for the medium weight yarn.
- 1 Scissors:
- 1 Yarn Needle
- 1 Measuring Tape.
Materials
- Yarn. For my samples I used number 6 chunky weight yarn and a number 4 medium weight yarn.
Estimated Cost 5
Instructions
Begin Even Moss Stitch Pattern
- Place a slip knot on your crochet hook.Yarn.
- Chain any number of stitches in a multiple of 2 + 1.
Row 1
- HDC in the 2nd CH from the hook. Work a SL ST in the next CH. [HDC in the next CH. SL ST in the next CH]. Repeat between [ ] across. You will end with a SL ST in the last ST. Turn
Row 2
- CH 1 (Does not count as a ST). [HDC in the SL ST, SL ST in the HDC]. Repeat between [ ] across. End with a SL ST in the last ST. Turn
- (For this row, work all your HDC in the SL ST and all SL ST in the HDC STs of the previous row).
Row 3
- CH 1 (Does not count as a ST). [HDC in the SL ST. SL ST in the HDC]. Repeat between [ ] across. End with a SL ST in the last ST. Turn
Rows 4 and Beyond
- Repeat row 3 for the remainder of your project.
Notes
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CH – Chain
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- ST – Stitch
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Pattern Notes
This pattern is written in U.S. Crochet Terms. Chain 1 at the beginning of the row is the turning chain and does not count as a stitch. You can find the photo tutorial by the written pattern. Video Tutorials of the even moss crochet stitch are located after the written pattern. Important Stitch Note (Don’t Skip This!) For this stitch to work correctly: 👉 You will always place your HDC into the SL ST from the previous row👉 And your SL ST into the HDC from the previous row