Moss Stitch Crochet Tutorial And Pillow Pattern
If you’ve not tried crochet moss stitch before, you are going to love it. It’s one of those easy stitches that is actually beginner friendly. All you need to know to crochet moss stitches is the chain and single crochet. Yet the finished fabric is one that looks really detailed, especially if you make good use of your colors.
I’ll start with a quick explanation of how to crochet moss stitch, and then we’ll dive straight into the pillow pattern. Or if you would like a different moss stitch pattern, pop over to my beach bag here!
How To Crochet Moss Stitch
Moss stitch is worked as a paired repeat, using single crochets (sc), chains (ch) and skips (sk).
You will begin by making a train with an even number of stitches.
For the first row you’ll skip the first three loops, then make a single crochet and chain one. After each single crochet and chain one pair, you will skip the next stitch and work the same pairing into the following stitch.
For every subsequent row, you’ll make a ch2, then single crochet and chain one into each chain space from the previous row, until the final stitch where you will make 1sc.
And it really is that simple!
Moss Stitch Crochet Pillow Pattern
This pattern is crocheted as two separate sides, which you will hand sew together when you’ve finished.
What You’ll Need
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- 300g chunky yellow yarn
- 300g chunky cream yarn
- Yarn needle
- Cushion filler or toy safe stuffing
I used Bernat Maker yarn for my cushion, it’s 75% cotton and 25% nylon. If you use a plush yarn you might find you need to use a cushion pad rather than stuffing as it won’t give quite such closer stitches.
Side 1 – thin stripes
Row 1
ch74
Row 2
sk3, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a sc into the last chain
Row 3 – 5
ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc
cc yellow
Row 6
ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc
cc cream
Row 7 – 11
ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc
cc yellow
Row 12
ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc
Row 13 – 77
Repeat rows 7 – 12.
Side 2 – thick stripes
Row 1
ch74
Row 2
sk3, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a sc into the last chain
Row 3 – 5
ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc
cc yellow
Row 6 – 9
ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc
cc cream
Row 10 – 13
ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc
cc yellow
Row 14 – 76
Repeat rows 6 – 15
Tidying Up
Using your yarn needle, sew in the loose ends
Joining Together and Stuffing
Lay the two sides down, one on top of the other. You can now work around the edges, sewing using your yarn needle and cream colored yarn. Weave in and out each of the outside stitches. When you have sewn all but half of one side, fill the pillow with stuffing, then finish sewing to close.
