In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the striped moss stitch. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch that creates dense, durable fabric. It works great for potholders, washcloths, scarves and cowls, and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The striped moss stitch is a four-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: sand. However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
Printable PDF and chart
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Photo instructions for the striped moss stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an odd number of chains. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make two double crochets in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Skip one stitch and make two double crochets in the next stitch.
4. Then repeat. Skip one stitch and make two double crochets in the next stitch.
5. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row, until you have one stitch left.
6. Then make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
7. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
8. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
9. Chain one, skip the next two double crochets and make a single crochet in between two double crochets.
10. Then repeat. Chain one, skip the next two double crochets and make a single crochet in between two stitches.
11. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
12. At the end of the row chain one and make a single crochet in the turning chain.
Row 3
13. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
14. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
15. Make a single crochet in the next chain one space.
16. Chain one and make a single crochet in the next chain one space.
17. Then repeat. Chain one and make a single crochet in the next chain one space.
18. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
19. At the end of the row make a single crochet in the last stitch.
Row 4
20. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
21. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
22. Chain one and make a single crochet in the next chain one space.
23. Then repeat. Chain one and make a single crochet in the next chain one space.
24. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
25. At the end of the row chain one and make a single crochet in the last stitch.
Row 5
26. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
27. Make two double crochets in the next chain one space.
28. Then repeat. Make two double crochets in the next chain one space.
29. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
30. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the last stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished striped moss stitch
31. Done!
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