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Looking for a simple moss stitch project? Try making up with the Striped Moss Blanket Square. You can work up a bunch of these and stitch them together or make one and add it to a blanket with different squares, like the Love & Joy CAL afghan.

Have you ever used the Moss Stitch before? It’s also called the Linen Stitch it makes a stretchy fabric that is just so wonderful!

And the stitch is very easy. I have a video tutorial for you as well in this post. Be sure to check it out.

About the Yarn

I chose to use the Wool of the Andes Worsted yarn because I enjoyed working with it when I made the Striped Moss Christmas Lapghan. This yarn was generously gifted to me by WeCrochet to use as a design for the Winter Wonders Blog Hop. I had a bit left over, so I made up this little square.

You can use my affiliate link to shop this yarn, and browse for other favorites (I also used Wool of the Andes in my Twisty Tree Ornament. I used Brava in the Cozy Alpine Pumpkins & Cozy Alpine Pouf. I used Mighty Stitch in my Monstera Leaf C2C Afghan and the wall hanging too!)

Striped Moss Blanket Square

The Striped Moss Blanket Square crochet pattern has been provided to you for free on this website. However, it may be easier and more enjoyable to purchase a beautifully-designed, ad-free pattern. You may print it or save it in your digital files for later use.

If you make the Striped Moss Blanket Square be sure to post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #jaoblanket and #jaostripedmoss. I would love to see your work!

Skill Level: Easy/Beginner

Materials

• Yarn: Wool of the Andes by WeCrochet (or other worsted weight yarn) in 3 colors

  • Oyster Heather

  • Gingham Heather TWEED

  • Noble Heather

• Hook: H/8 – 5.00 mm

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

Gauge

19 moss stitches x 18 rows in 4″x4” square
Stitch used to obtain gauge = Moss Stitch (as described in the Notes)

Finished Size

Approximately 8” x 8”

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology)

ch – Chain

sc – Single Crochet

sk – Skip

sl st – Slip Stitch

Special Stitches

Moss Stitch:

To learn this stitch, watch the video below.

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Pattern Notes

• US Terminology 

• Stitches between *asterisks* are repeated.

• The special stitch used in this pattern is the Moss Stitch, which is essentially chaining 1 and working a sc in the ch 1 space of the previous row. I have written out how to work it up in Rows 2 & 3, and then simply refer to it as “Moss Stitch” thereafter.

• Each color change happens at the end of the row. Instead of fastening off at each color change, I prefer to drop the yarn and pick it back up after the next 2 rows are worked. The extra yarn will be covered up by the border.

• If you prefer to make a different size, simply chain an even number of stitches then work the pattern as written.

• Work more or less rows if you’d like your square longer or shorter.

Instructions

Body

With Color A:
Ch 22 (or any even number).
Row 1: Turn, sc into 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch* repeat across ending with sc in last ch.
Switch to Color B.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, sc into 1st ch 1 space *ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in ch 1 space,* repeat across, ending with a sc in turning chain 2 space of previous row.
Switch to Color C.
Row 3-21 Repeat Row 2. Alternating colors after each row.

Border

With Color A:
Round 1: Pull up a loop in sc 1 space, work the Moss Stitch around. In each corner, work (sc, ch 1, sc), and down the side (1 sc at the end of a row, ch 1, skip a row, sc into the end of the next row). Sl st into starting sc.
Round 2-6: Ch 1. Do not turn. Work Moss Stitch around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner. Sl st to join.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.

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The Fine Print

This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2021. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.

If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website. You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #jaoblanket and #jaostripedmoss. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Page.

Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.