How to Crochet Even Moss Stitch: Easy Beginner Tutorial

Do you want to learn a new stitching technique that adds both beautiful texture and style to your crochet projects? Look no further than the crochet even moss stitch – a simple yet versatile stitch that can be used in a variety of ways. This stitch is a beautiful dense stitch with the benefit of being reversible which makes it an ideal stitch for crochet projects such as blankets or scarfs.

You can learn how to crochet even moss stitch by following my simple written instructions or by watching my step by step video tutorial.

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How to crochet even moss stitch, easy stitch tutorial

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How to Crochet Even Moss Stitch

This even moss stitch pattern is a double sided stitch which means the pattern is identical on both sides of your project

Skill level: begginer crochet skills and knowledge

Terminology: US crochet terminology

Ideal stitch for: scarfs, baby blankets, wash cloths, pot holders, towels, cushions and plenty more

My patterns using the even moss stitch:

Free infinity scarf crochet pattern

Free and easy crochet potholder pattern

Crochet Terminology

This detailed tutorial is written using US crochet terminology. Download this free printable chart with UK terms). You can print it and keep forever so you always have it to hand.

FCH: foundation chain

R: row

ST: stitch

CH: chain stitch

SL ST / SS: slip stitch

HDC: half double crochet

TO: turn your work over

FO: fasten off

{…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the number of total stitches at the end of each row

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Written Tutorial

The even moss stitch is a very easy stitch to learn as you will only need to know two basic stitches. When crocheting this stitch you will alternate between slip stitching in one stitch and half double crocheting in the next stitch. And that’s it…minimum effort for maximum results! 🙂

FCH: Chain desired length making sure you have an even number of stitches

R1:

– SS into the back bump of second chain from the hook (Pic 1) = insert your hook into the back bump, yarn over and pull your hook through the back bump and then through the loop on the hook

– HDC into the back bump of the next chain (Pic 2) = yarn over first, then insert your hook into the back bump of the next chain, yarn over and pull your hook through the back bump – you will have 3 loops left on the hook, yarn over and pull through the 3 loops on the hook

– continue to crochet into the back bump of each chain taking turns between slip stitches and half double crochet stitches (Pic 3)

– your last stitch in the row should always be SS

– CH1 and TO

– note: count your stitches at the end of the row every now and then to make sure you have the correct count

R2:

– SS into 2nd chain from the hook (Pic 4)

– HDC into next ST (Pic 5)

– continue to crochet across the row taking turns between SS and HDC (Pic 6)

– remember your last stitch should always be SS

– CH1 and TO

– note: don’t worry if your work is a bit twisted at this stage, it will flatten out as you crochet along

R3 onwards:

– repeat row R2 until you have achieved the desired size of your project

Last row:

– SS into 2nd CH from the hook

– HDC into next ST

– continue to crochet across the row taking turns between SS and HDC

– Do not CH1, FO and weave the yarn tail in

Crochet Even Moss Stitch: Color Changes

– when working on the last SS at the end of a row: insert your hook into the last stitch; then yarn over with new colour and complete the SS (Pic 7)

– then CH1 using new colour (Pic 8) and TO

– continue to crochet as per row R2

How to crochet even moss stitch, written and video tutorial (4)

Crochet Even Moss Stitch: How to Count Rows

– you can either count the loop rows or the worked rows – this tutorial is written using worked rows

– worked row = every single row you will crochet

– loop row = two worked rows; one row will consist of the loops and the other row will be squeezed in between the loop rows

Watch the Video Tutorial

Watch the step by step video tutorial that will show you how to crochet even moss stitch, how to change colors and even how to count the rows. I have included both right handed and left handed versions.

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Right Handed

Left Handed

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I hope you you found this tutorial useful and will make many crochet items using this versatile even moss stitch. I welcome your feedback so please leave a comment in the comment box at the bottom of this page.

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