The Even Moss Stitch might possibly be my NEW favourite stitch. I love a dense stitch these days and this one has the added benefit of being reversible making it great for blankets and scarves. In my sample, I have used Paintbox Simply Aran which is an acrylic yarn, however, I think this stitch would be great in a cotton yarn to make something like a pot holder or scrubbie!
Project Ideas
Here’s a few of my favourites project I found on Pinterest using the Even Moss stitch to give you some inspiration of what you could do with it! I would suggest you try out a sample piece first and then get stuck in to a project.
Project Credit
Scarf | Blanket | Boot Cuffs
Pattern Notes
Yarn used: Paintbox Simply Aran
Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Skill Level: Beginner
Stitch Multiple: 2+2
This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Even Moss Stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
Pattern
Foundation: Ch an even number until desired width.
Row 1: sl st in second ch from hook (skipped ch does not count as st), *htr in next ch, sl st in next ch, rep from * across. Turn.
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st), *sl st in next st, htr in next st, rep from * across until 1 st rem, sl st in last st. Turn.
Rep Row 2 until desired height.
Fasten off and sew in ends.
Video Tutorials
Right-handed
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Left-handed
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I tried to make a scarf using C2C stitch but could not make sense of the written directions or the left-handed video included. Then I found Bell Coca’s video of the stitch and I was finally able to make it work. Her explanations and demonstrations are always helpful and I’ve learned a lot from them.
Hi Ruth I’m so glad that I have been of help to you 🙂