I have a brand new crochet blanket pattern to share with you! Many visitors to this site are new to crochet and therefore prefer patterns that allow them to practice the basis of crochet. With that in mind, I designed this simple throw with the crochet moss stitch (also called the woven or linen stitch). This stitch is an easy crochet stitch made with only single crochets and chains. This is a very popular stitch because not only is it beginner friendly, but this woven looking crochet stitch creates a gorgeous modern looking fabric that is perfect for today’s home décor styles!
How to Crochet the Moss Stitch:
Video Tutorial:
To make crocheting this blanket even simpler, I have recorded a short video demo of how to crochet the moss stitch. You can find the video below, or visit the Leelee Knits YouTube Channel (where I post all of my stitch tutorials). I promise that once you watch this video, you will be super excited to get started!
Yarn Choice:
This blanket requires worsted weigh yarn, and the yarn that I chose to work with is my favourite low cost acrylic worsted weight yarn, Brava Worsted by We Crochet / Knit Picks. I combined white with a darker grey (Cobblestone Heather), but feel free to use whatever accent colour you think would suit your decor best!
Scroll down to see the free pattern for this easy crochet moss stitch blanket. The ad-free instant download PDF file can be purchased for easy printing and reading through Ravelry, or by clicking the button below.
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The Elemental Throw – Crochet Moss Stitch Blanket Pattern
Materials:
To make this blanket, you will need the following materials:
- Knit Picks Brava Worsted Weight Yarn:
- 7 Skeins (approx. 1470 yards) White – Colour A.
- 2 Skeins (approx. 365 yards) Cobblestone Heather – Colour B.
- Size H-8 (5 mm) Crochet Hook.
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/yarn needle (for weaving in ends).
Measurements:
Finished blanket measures 32” wide X 54” long.
Gauge:
20 stitches, 16 rows = 4 Inches in woven stitch.
Abbreviations:
CH: Chain.
SC: Single Crochet.
Moss Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern Instructions:
With Colour A, chain 160 (or any even number if you’d like to alter the width).
Row 1: SC in 4th ch from hook (counts as first SC, CH1); *CH1, skip next ch, SC in next ch; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: CH2 (counts as first SC, CH1), skip first sc, *SC in next ch1 space, CH 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to end of row. Work last SC in ch1 space of turning ch and change to Colour B, turn.
Row 3: CH2, skip first sc, *SC in next ch1 space, CH 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to end of row. Work last SC in ch1 space of turning ch and change to Colour A, turn.
Row 4: CH2, skip first sc, *SC in next ch1 space, CH 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to end of row. Work last SC in ch1 space of turning ch, turn.
Row 5: CH2, skip first sc, *SC in next ch1 space, CH 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to end of row. Work last SC in ch1 space of turning ch and change to Colour B, turn.
Repeat rows 3-5 six more times (this will take you to row 23). On the last repeat, do not change to Colour B.
Row 24-43: CH2, skip first sc, *SC in next ch1 space, CH 1, skip next SC; repeat from * to end of row. Work last SC in ch1 space of turning ch, turn. At the end of row 43, change to Colour B.
Repeat rows 3 to 43 four more times.
Fasten off, and weave in all loose ends.
I hope you enjoyed the free pattern fro this crochet moss stitch blanket.
If you’d like your own copy, the ad-free PDF file for the Elemental Throw can be purchased for $5 USD through Ravelry, or by clicking the button below.
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8 Responses
I love your patterns.
Thank you
Dawn
Thank you Dawn, that means so much to me to hear!
Hello! This is beautiful! I have just begun. I’m confused Toby the row numbering. The pattern above goes through 4 then returns to row 3, 4 and then 5. What am I not understanding? Thank you so much!
Hi Cheryl, I’m sorry that was my mistake – somehow rows 3 and 4 were entered twice on the page! I’ve updated the pattern to fix it. Thank you for letting me know!
if i want it longer than 54 would i just add another set of wht/gry
Hi Bronwyn, Yes, that would be a great way to make it bigger. Or you could even add more white rows in between if you only want to make it slightly longer.
Hi! Thank you for introducing this beautiful blanket. Can you tell me if you decided to use 100% cotton or acrylic?
You’re welcome Ann! I used an acrylic yarn for this blanket but it would be perfect in a worsted weight cotton as well. I find cotton can work up smaller, so you may want to add a few more chains to make sure the blanket is wide enough if you go that route.