Crochet Moss Stitch Square Pattern To Add Texture To Any Project

Imagine crafting a square that feels like a cozy little treasure—welcome to the Crochet Moss Stitch Square Pattern! This stitch creates a rich, textured fabric with a playful rhythm, where each stitch feels like a step in a dance. With its soft, woven look, this square adds a touch of charm to any project, whether you’re making a blanket, a throw, or even a cute little coaster.

Crochet Moss Stitch Square

The beauty of the moss stitch lies in its simplicity, but the finished piece feels anything but ordinary. It’s the perfect pattern to add depth and warmth to your crochet collection!

Materials:

4 ply sock yarn or DK weight yarn
3.5 mm hook for sock yarn or 4 mm hook for DK weight yarn

Instructions:

Round 1:

Create a slip knot and chain 4.
Join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a circle (or use a magic circle).
Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch).
Work 8 UK double crochets (US single crochets) into the center of the circle.
Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet of the round.

Round 2:

Start with a new color if desired by using a standing UK double crochet (US single crochet) to join it.
In the first stitch, work a UK double crochet (US single crochet), chain 2, and another double crochet to make the first corner.
Work a UK double crochet (US single crochet) into the next stitch.
Repeat step 2 to create the next corner.
Continue this pattern, creating four corners and double crochets in between.
Join with a slip stitch to the first UK double crochet (US single crochet) of the round.

For Round 3:

With a new color and starting in a chain 2 corner space, work a standing UK double crochet (US single crochet), chain 2, and another double crochet in the same space to form a corner.
Chain 1, skip the next stitch, and UK double crochet (US single crochet) into the following stitch.
Repeat step 2 around, working the traditional moss stitch sequence of [chain 1, skip 1, UK double crochet (US single crochet)].
In each corner, work UK double crochet (US single crochet), chain 2, UK double crochet (US single crochet).
Join with a slip stitch to the first UK double crochet (US single crochet) of the round.

Subsequent Rounds:

Repeat Round 3 for each new round, making sure to work UK double crochets (US single crochets) into the chain 1 spaces and the corners as established (UK double crochet, chain 2, UK double crochet in the corner chain 2 spaces).
Continue in this manner until the square reaches the desired size.
To change colors without cutting the yarn, slip stitch into the chain 2 space of the corner, chain 1, and continue with the established pattern.
To keep the work straight, consider flipping the square over after each round or every other round.