Free crochet pattern
Textured moss stitch crochet baby blanket
This baby blanket is worked in moss stitch, alternating single crochet and chain-one spaces, which gives a dense, woven-looking texture with no holes for little fingers. DK yarn and a 4.5 mm hook make a 31 by 37 inch blanket finished with a two-round single crochet border.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Easy |
| Yarn weight | Light (#3) |
| Yardage | 1300–1500 yd (1189–1372 m) |
| Hook | 4.5 mm |
| Gauge | 20 sts (sc and ch) and 22 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in moss stitch. |
| Finished size | 31 × 37 in (79 × 94 cm) including border |
| Time | about 25 hours |
Materials
- DK / light weight (#3) soft acrylic or cotton-blend yarn, about 1,400 yd / 1,280 m
- 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Yarn Kit & Substitution Options
This pattern calls for 1500 yards of weight #3 yarn. Select a suggested yarn to see required skeins and estimated cost:
Caron Simply Soft Light · 100% Premium Acrylic
330 yds per skein · Gentle sheen, ultra soft against skin
5 skeins required
approx. $$29.95 total
Abbreviations (US terms)
- chain
- single crochet
- skip
- chain space
- space
- stitch
- stitches
- repeat
- row
- round
- slip stitch
Notes before you start
- Turning ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
- Counts in parentheses give single crochet, then chain-1 spaces.
- To change the width, chain any even number.
Row progress: 0 of 7 done (0%)
Body
0 of 5 done- Ch 150.Mark row complete
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to end, turn. (75 sc, 74 ch-1 sps)Mark row complete
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. (76 sc, 73 ch-1 sps)Mark row complete
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc, turn. (75 sc, 74 ch-1 sps)Mark row complete
- Rows 4–197: Rep Rows 2–3. Do not fasten off.Mark row complete
Border
0 of 2 done- Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around all four sides (1 sc in each st and ch-1 sp across the top and bottom, 1 sc in each row end along the sides), working 3 sc in each corner, sl st in first sc.Mark row complete
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the centre sc of each corner, sl st in first sc.Mark row complete
Working on:
Ch 150.
Finishing
- Fasten off and weave in ends securely.
- Wash and dry according to the yarn label.
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Frequently asked questions
Is moss stitch good for baby blankets?
Yes. It has no large holes, lies flat without curling and is reversible, so both sides look the same.
Why is my moss stitch blanket getting narrower?
The edge stitches are being missed. Row 2 has one more single crochet than Row 3; check the counts every ten rows.
