Moss Stitch Crochet Dishcloth

About This Moss Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

• This dishcloth pattern works up quickly and looks beautiful in any color.
• Make these for yourself or give them as gifts at Christmas, housewarming parties, or bridal showers.
• For more dishcloth patterns see our page on easy crochet dishcloth patterns.
• You can also use this pattern for crochet washcloths.
• This is a free pattern and you will find a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

What Is Crochet Moss Stitch

Moss stitch is one of the easiest crochet stitches you will ever learn. 

This stitch pattern comprises of single crochets and chain stitches and produces a thick and dense fabric great for making dishcloths, washcloths, blankets, bags, clothing, and more.

Learn more about these two stitches in the section below titled crochet stitches.

If you are not familiar with moss stitch, you might want to work through our tutorial on how to crochet the moss stitch.

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn

For these moss stitch crochet dishcloths, I used two strands of DK (lightweight, 8ply) 100 % cotton yarn, but you could use any worsted 100% cotton yarn.

I used about 98 yards (90 meters) of yarn from each skein. If you are using a worsted yarn you will only need to use one strand of about 98 yards (90 meters).

Hook

G/6, 4 mm or a crochet hook size to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Finished Size

The dishcloth is approximately 9 x 9 inches (23 x 23cm).

Gauge

18 single crochet stitches and 18 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm).

Check your gauge: Use any hook size to obtain the correct gauge.

Stitches Used In This Pattern - US Terms

• ch - chain stitch
• sc - single crochet
• sk - skip
• sp - space

Pattern Notes

• The length and width of the pattern can be increased or decreased by reducing or increasing the number of rows and having an even number of foundation chain stitches.

Pattern Instructions

Foundation - Create a foundation chain of 40 stitches. 

Row One

Row 1 - Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook (turning chain), * chain 1, skip 1 chain stitch, and single crochet in the next chain stitch; repeat from * across the row, ending with a single crochet in the last chain stitch of the row, turn = 20 sc

Abbreviated Version

Row 1 - Sc in 2nd ch from hk, *ch1, sk 1 ch, sc in next st; rpt from * across ending with sc in last st, turn. = 20 sc

Row Two

Row 2 - Chain 1 (turning chain), single crochet into the first chain 1 space of the previous row, * chain 1, skip over the single crochet stitch in the row previous row, and make a single crochet in the next chain 1 space, repeat from * across the row, ending with a single crochet in the turning chain of the previous row, turn. = 20sc

Abbreviated Version 

Row 2 -  Ch1, sc in ch-1 sp, * ch1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch1-1 sp, rpt from * across ending with sc in turning ch of the previous row, turn. = 20sc

Row Three - Thirty Six

Row 3 - 36 - Repeat row 2, or until your reach your desired length. Cut yarn and fasten off.

Finishing

Use a yarn needle to weave in loose ends.

Crochet Stitches For Blankets

This crochet stitch is ideal for making blankets. If you're want to use this stitch to make a crochet blanket but unsure where to start, read our blog post How to Crochet a Blanket Step by Step. It walks you through the process of planning and creating a crochet blanket from scratch.

I hope you enjoy making these simple dishcloths. If you would like to make some more try this easy washcloth pattern or this easy crochet dishcloth pattern or this simple Suzette washcloth.

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