How To Make The Crochet Even Moss Stitch

The Crochet Even Moss Stitch is a super easy stitch pattern that uses Half Double Crochets and Slip Stitches. Often simple Crochet Stitches combined with other stitches create a lovely textured new stitch. These Two Stitches worked together creates a  beautifully thick and dense textured finish.

Today am sharing the tutorial on How To Make The Crochet Even Moss Stitch . This stitch works best for Crochet Washcloths and Dishcloths. Its a fairly quick and fast working stitch and suitable for large crochet projects like Crocheted Blankets, Mats , Rugs, Table Runners and Clothing Accessories.

Materials Used:-

Worsted Weight Yarn
5 mm Crochet Hook

Crochet Terms Used:-

US Crochet Terms

Abbreviations Used:-

Ch - Chain

HDC - Half Double Crochet

SL - Slip Stitch

St/Sts - Stitch/Stitches

YO - Yarn Over

Sk - Skip

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Round 1:-

Start with a slip knot.

Chain 20.

You can increase or decrease these starting chain stitches to make it according to the size needed. 

Start with any Multiple of 2.

Round 2:-

1 Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Chain from the hook.

1 Slip Stitch in the next stitch.

Repeat(1HDC, 1SL)

Once you reach end, Chain 2 and use the Straight Edge Turning Chain to make the Turning Chain.

Straight Edge Turning Chain:-

Usually you would Chain 2, turn and start working the next round. Here is a quick tip to have a nice straight edge .

• Insert the hook into the 1st chain from the bottom.
• Yarn over and pull up a loop. You should have 2 loops on the hook.
• Turn your project and insert the hook into the first stitch.
• Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on the hook.
• Lastly, yarn over and pull through all the 3 loops.
• This will make one Half Double Crochet.

Round 3:-

1 Half Double Crochet is already made with the Turning Chain.

1 Slip Stitch in the next stitch.

Repeat(1HDC, 1SL)

Once you reach end, Chain 2 and use the Straight Edge Turning Chain mentioned in the previous round to make the Turning Chain.

Round 4 Onwards:-

Keep Repeating Round 3 untill the size needed and Weave off.

Here is the Summary of the Pattern:-

Round 1:-

Start with a slip knot.

Ch 20.

You can increase or decrease these starting Ch Sts to make it according to the size needed. 

Start with any Multiple of 2.

Round 2:-

1HDC in the 3rd Ch from the hook.

1SL in the next St.

Repeat(1HDC, 1SL)

Once you reach end, Ch 2 and use the Straight Edge Turning Ch to make the Turning Ch.

Straight Edge Turning Ch:-

Usually you would Ch 2, turn and start working the next round. Here is a quick tip to have a nice straight edge .

Insert the hook into the 1st Ch from the bottom.

YO and pull up a loop. You should have 2 loops on the hook.

Turn your project and insert the hook into the first St.

YO and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on the hook.

Lastly, YO and pull through all the 3 loops.

This will make one HDC.

Round 3:-

1HDC is already made with the Turning Ch.

1SL in the next St.

Repeat(1HDC, 1SL)

Once you reach end, Ch 2 and use the Straight Edge Turning Ch mentioned in the previous round to make the Turning Ch.

Round 4 Onwards:-

Keep Repeating Round 3untill the size needed and Weave off.

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