11 Moss Stitch Crochet Blanket Free Patterns
The moss stitch is single crochet and chain, repeated. That is the whole stitch. It makes a woven-looking fabric with good drape, it needs no counting once you are in the rhythm, and it shows off color changes well. You may also see it called the linen stitch, the granite stitch or the woven stitch; it is the same thing.
We opened and checked each of these 11 free patterns. There are chunky lap blankets that finish in a weekend, baby blankets in soft acrylic, a rainbow stripe version and a corner-to-corner take on the stitch. Each one lists the yarn and hook the designer used, so you can match the size or swap in your own.
Moss Stitch Crochet Blanket Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted (#4), bulky (#5) or chunky (#6) acrylic or acrylic blend yarn
- A hook one size larger than the yarn label suggests, 5 mm to 9 mm, for drape
- Stitch markers for the first and last stitch of the row
- A yarn needle and scissors
- A tape measure to check the width after a few rows
1. Rainbow Moss Stitch Blanket
Photo: Daisy Farm Crafts
Bright rainbow stripes on a white base, made with a pack of small yarn balls so the colors were easy to collect. The white base is Caron Simply Soft, which gives the blanket weight and makes each stripe stand out. A good pattern for leftover scraps of color.
- Designer: Daisy Farm Crafts
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: worsted (#4) acrylic, Caron Simply Soft base
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Moss Stitch Baby Blanket
Photo: Handy Little Me
A beginner baby blanket with a printable version. The post walks through choosing yarn and hook, then the stitch itself, so it works as a first-blanket tutorial as well as a pattern. The fabric is dense and textured, which is what you want in a blanket a baby will be wrapped in.
- Designer: Handy Little Me
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: aran / worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. C2C Moss Stitch Blanket
Photo: Daisy Cottage Designs
The moss stitch worked corner to corner instead of in rows, with a video. The designer says the chains between the single crochets keep it from being dense, so the blanket drapes well. Made in Loops & Threads Impeccable, a cheap worsted acrylic.
- Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: worsted (#4) acrylic, Loops & Threads Impeccable
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Chunky Even Moss Blanket
Photo: Daisy Farm Crafts
A thick, fast blanket in chunky yarn with a 9 mm hook, designed by a beginner crocheter in the Daisy Farm family. The even moss stitch is the same single crochet and chain, lined up so the fabric looks tidy. Big yarn means the whole thing comes together quickly.
- Designer: Daisy Farm Crafts
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: chunky (#6) acrylic
- Hook: 9 mm (M/N)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Moss Stitch Baby Blanket with Textured Border
Photo: Jo to the World Creations
A clean, simple moss stitch center with a textured border that lifts the whole blanket. The designer calls it beginner-friendly and says the size is easy to adjust, so it works for a stroller blanket or a larger crib size. Suits any nursery color.
- Designer: Jo to the World Creations
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: worsted (#4) acrylic
- Hook: 5.25 mm (I) and 6.5 mm (K), see pattern
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. The Elemental Throw
Photo: Leelee Knits
A modern throw in the moss stitch, which the designer calls one of her go-to beginner stitches because it looks more impressive than the effort it takes. The post has the full written pattern, the yarn and tools, and a step-by-step video for the stitch.
- Designer: Leelee Knits
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: worsted (#4) acrylic
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Custom-Size Moss Stitch Blanket
Photo: Morine's Shop
The pattern the designer used for her own blanket, plus a guide to designing your own: how to pick the size, work out the starting chain and plan colors. Useful if you want a specific finished size rather than following someone else’s numbers.
- Designer: Morine's Shop
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: DK (#3) or worsted (#4) acrylic
- Hook: 4 mm (G) to 6.5 mm (K), see pattern
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Easy Moss Blanket
Photo: Bella Coco Crochet
A two-color lap or cot blanket in chunky Stylecraft Special XL with an 8 mm hook, with a video tutorial to follow. The designer describes the fabric as dense and warm over your lap. One of the quickest blankets on this list.
- Designer: Bella Coco Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: chunky (#6), Stylecraft Special XL
- Hook: 8 mm (L)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. With Love Modern Moss Stitch Baby Blanket
Photo: Daisy Farm Crafts
A baby-size version of Daisy Farm’s classic Modern Moss Stitch Blanket, in Red Heart With Love. Two skeins of the main color and one of white make a 32 by 37 inch blanket with a 6.5 mm hook. Full materials and the finished size are listed on the page.
- Designer: Daisy Farm Crafts
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: worsted (#4) acrylic, Red Heart With Love, 3 skeins
- Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Linen Stitch Baby Blanket with Bobble Border
Photo: I Can Crochet That
The same stitch under its other name, linen stitch, finished with a bobble edging that gives the blanket a soft frame. Made with Lion Brand Pound of Love, a big budget skein, so one or two balls cover the whole blanket.
- Designer: I Can Crochet That
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: worsted (#4) acrylic, Lion Brand Pound of Love
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Chunky Moss Stitch Lap Blanket
Photo: Katie Gets Creative
A lap-size blanket in bulky yarn with an 8 mm hook that uses only 8 skeins. The designer calls it a quick and easy project, the kind you keep on the sofa for morning coffee. Good if you want texture without a long commitment.
- Designer: Katie Gets Creative
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: bulky (#5), 8 skeins
- Hook: 8 mm (L)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
For a first blanket, take Handy Little Me’s baby blanket (#2) or Bella Coco’s easy moss blanket (#8). Both have a video, and the chunky one is finished in a few evenings.
If you want a specific size, Morine’s custom-size guide (#7) shows how to work out the starting chain, and the Daisy Farm With Love blanket (#9) gives exact yardage for a 32 by 37 inch baby blanket.
If you already know the stitch and want something different, try the C2C version (#3) or the rainbow stripes (#1), which turn scrap colors into a pattern.
FAQ
What is the moss stitch in crochet?
Single crochet, chain 1, skip a stitch, repeat. On the next row you work each single crochet into the chain space below. That is why it also goes by linen stitch, granite stitch and woven stitch: the chains and stitches offset and look woven.
How much yarn does a moss stitch blanket take?
The designers here list it per pattern. As examples from this list, a 32 by 37 inch baby blanket took 3 skeins of Red Heart With Love (about 1,100 yards), and a lap blanket in bulky yarn took 8 skeins. The stitch is dense, so expect a little more yarn than a granny stitch blanket of the same size.
Why does my moss stitch blanket get narrower?
The first and last stitch of each row get missed. Put a stitch marker in the first stitch of every row, and count the stitches every few rows until the edges stay straight. A hook one size larger than the label also keeps the fabric from pulling in.
Make a 20-stitch swatch tonight, check the drape, and start the blanket with the hook that feels right in your hand.