How To Crochet Moss Square Stitch Blanket Pattern

Snuggle up in the cozy comfort of a Crochet Moss Square Stitch Blanket, a charming and warm addition to any home. This lovely blanket, made with a simple repeating moss stitch pattern that forms a beautiful square texture, is perfect for beginner crocheters and seasoned pros alike.

Crochet Moss Square Stitch Blanket

Materials Needed

Highfield Spirit double knitting yarn (lightweight yarn, shade 045)
5 mm crochet hook

Pattern Instructions:

Magic Ring:

Create a magic ring.

Round 1:

Work 8 single crochet (SC) into the magic ring.
Do not slip stitch to close. You will work in continuous spirals.

Securing Ends:

Tie the starting and ending yarn tails together.

Creating the Pattern

Round 2:

Into the back loop of the first SC, work: 1 SC, chain 1, 1 SC (this creates your first corner).
Place a stitch marker in this chain-1 space to mark your corner (optional for this round only).
Back Loop SC in the next stitch, then in the next stitch work: 1 Back Loop SC, chain 1, 1 Back Loop SC (corner creation). Repeat 3 times for each side of your square.
Do not join rounds, continue working in spirals.

Round 3 and Beyond:

Remove stitch marker and in the back loop of the corner chain-1 space, work: 1 Back Loop SC, chain 1, rotate work, 1 Back Loop SC in the same chain-1 space.
For the next stitch, work a front loop double crochet (FL DC) two rounds below, then 1 Back Loop SC in the next stitch.
At the corner, work: 1 Back Loop SC, chain 1, another Back Loop SC into the same corner.
Continue the pattern of alternating between Back Loop SC and FL DC (two rounds below), with each corner comprised of: 1 Back Loop SC, chain 1, and another Back Loop SC.
With every round, add an additional FL DC between the corner spaces. This means if one round has a single FL DC between corners, the next will have two, and so on, resulting in the pattern gradually expanding outward.

Continuing the Pattern:

Keep working in spirals, adding one more FLDC in the sequence between corners for each subsequent round.
Mark the first corner of each round with a stitch marker to keep track of rounds and ensure even sides.

Tips for Visibility and Growth:

The pattern is particularly suited for variegated yarn as it highlights color changes and makes the blanket grow rapidly due to the larger hook size and the lightweight yarn.

Finishing:

Once your square has reached the desired size, ensure your sides have an equal number of stitches. If your stitch marker is lost, count the number of FL DC stitches on each side to confirm.
In the final round, consider adding an extra FL DC at each side of the corners to firm them up a bit before finishing.