Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern, The Moss Stitch Wash Cloth Crochet Pattern

How to Crochet a Moss Stitch Washcloth.

A Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern

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A pattern: There is the free crochet washcloth pattern here on my blog. Just scroll further down on my blog post to find it
Yarn: I recommend you use a cotton or mostly cotton blend yarn. You will need a worsted weight (4) yarn, commonly referred to as Aran in the UK.
A Crochet Hook. You will need an H/5mm crochet hook for this crochet washcloth.
You’ll also need scissors and a tapestry or yarn needle

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Ch = chain
st = stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
Sp – space
Sk – skip
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
* –* – repeat instructions between asterisk

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How to Crochet a Moss Stitch Washcloth.

A Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern

This is a quick and easy crochet project which will give you sense of accomplishment in no time at all. It can be made in an afternoon and you can feel so satisfied to have something beautiful to hold, and know that your crochet washcloth is also something that is useful as well.

Having a quick Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern for a fun project to whip up allows you to mix things up and it helps break up your bigger works in progress.

About the Moss Stitch Free Crochet Wash Cloth Pattern.

This free Moss Stitch Crochet Washcloth Pattern is a an easy cloth to crochet as it is an easy repeat pattern using the single crochet and the ch1. It is a great stitch for crochet washcloths or dishcloths as well as for hand towels and place mats.

I have a handy blog post with pictures showing you how to do the single crochet stitch here.

If you are left handed here is the blog post for the single crochet using your left hand.

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Things you will need before starting your Crochet Washcloth Project

A pattern: There is the free crochet washcloth pattern here on my blog. Just scroll further down on my blog post to find it

Yarn: I recommend you use a cotton or mostly cotton blend yarn. You will need a worsted weight (4) yarn, commonly referred to as Aran in the UK.

A Crochet Hook. You will need an H/5mm crochet hook for this crochet washcloth.

You’ll also need scissors and a tapestry or yarn needle

Do You Love Making Home Decor Items.

Lately I have been making quite a few crochet projects that are handy to have around the house. Some of my favourite things to design are the washcloths and dishcloths as they are so quick to make and so popular as gifts and they are a personal favourite of mine to have on hand in my home.

You might love this crochet hand towel, the Summer’s Day Hand Towel.

If you love to crochet cloths, you might also like some of my other designs here on my blog. For instance you might like to check out the Sedge Stitch Crochet Washcloth, or my Simple Dishcloth and Bobble Stitch Dishcloth.

I know I am always on the look out for new ways to do the same thing lol.

What skill level will I need for this Free Crochet Wash Cloth Pattern?

Are you a visual learner? Here is a washcloth made using the Blanket Stitch.

You might enjoy this video tutorial that will walk you through how to make my Summer’s Day washcloth It demonstrates the blanket stitch as you create this crochet washcloth.

And here is a left handed version for all the lefties out there.

Looking for some Fantastic Crochet Gifts Ideas!

The Moss Stitch Crochet Stitch Washcloth makes a super gift, especially if you can pair it with a cute soap dish or some special handmade soaps.

They are also great for baby shower gifts and who wouldn’t want a lovely soft handmade cloth for baby’s bath time.

The Moss Stitch Washcloth Pattern

by Pam Carr ©2025

The Moss Stitch Washcloth Pattern

Introducing the “ Moss Stitch Washcloth” Pattern.

The Moss Stich Wash Cloth is a beginner friendly pattern and is a great project for practicing the Single Crochet Stitch, with ‘easy to follow’ instructions. It uses the single crochet stitches and chain 1 to create this lovely textured stitch.

Washcloths, that can also be used as dishcloths, are such a fun and easy project to make for your home. They also make great gifts for Christmas, birthdays or as a housewarming gift.

You are also more than welcome to contact me with any questions you have about the instructions.

The Moss Stitch Washcloth

Size: 8”x 8” approximately.

Supplies you will need:

Yarn: Category (4) Worsted Weight Yarn in any color of your choosing. I used Bernat Handicraft Cotton yarn, (100% cotton) in the colour Soft Grey.

Hook: H-5.00mm

Notions: Yarn Needle, Scissors.

Gauge: 13 sc x 14 sc rows = 4” x 4” square

Abbreviations (uses US conventions)

Ch = chain

st = stitch

St(s) – stitch(es)

Sp – space

Sk – skip

Ch – chain

Sc – single crochet

* –* – repeat instructions between asterisk

Special Stitch for this Washcloth:

The Moss Stitch.

The moss stitch is made with a combination of the single crochet and chain stitch) to create simple texture

How to make the Classic Moss Stitch.

Note: the chain 2 at the beginning of each row counts as one moss stitch (sc and ch1).

Chain an even number of chain stitches.

Row 1: sc in 4th ch from hook, *ch1, skip 1ch, sc in next ch*, repeat between * and * to the end. The last stitch should be a sc. Turn work.

Row 2: ch2, sc in 1st ch1 space, *ch1, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch1 space* repeat between * and * to the end . The last stitch should be a sc in the ch3 sp at the start of Row 1. Turn work.

Row 3: ch2, sc in 1st ch1 space, *ch1, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch1 space* – repeat between * and * to the end . The last stitch should be a sc in the ch2 sp at the start of Row 2. Turn work.

Repeat Row 3 to continue the moss stitch.

There are right and left handed video tutorials for the Moss Stitch on my Carroway Crochet YouTube channel.

This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.

US

Single crochet (sc)

UK

Double crochet (dc)

Instructions for the Moss Stitch Washcloth.

Chain 34

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch1, skip 1ch, sc in next ch*, repeat between * and * to the end. The last stitch should be a sc. Turn work.

Row 2: ch2, sc in 1st ch1 space, *ch1, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch1 space* repeat between * and * to the end. The last stitch should be a sc in the ch2 sp at the start of Row 1. Turn work. (17sc and 17ch1 spaces)

Row 3: ch2, sc in 1st ch1 space, *ch1, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch1 space* repeat between * and * to the end. The last stitch should be a sc in the ch2 sp at the start of Row 2. Turn work. (17sc and 17ch1 spaces)

Row 1: sc in 4th ch from hook, ch1, skip 1ch, sc in next ch, repeat between * and * to the end. The last stitch should be a sc. Turn work.

Row 2: ch2, sc in 1st ch1 space, ch1, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch1 space repeat between * and * to the end . The last stitch should be a sc in the ch3 sp at the start of Row 1. Turn work.

Row 3: ch2, sc in 1st ch1 space, ch1, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch1 space – repeat between * and * to the end . The last stitch should be a sc in the ch2 sp at the start of Row 2. Turn work.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, skip 1ch, sc in next ch, repeat between * and * to the end. The last stitch should be a sc. Turn work.

Row 2: ch2, sc in 1st ch1 space, ch1, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch1 space repeat between * and * to the end. The last stitch should be a sc in the ch2 sp at the start of Row 1. Turn work. (17sc and 17ch1 spaces)

Row 3: ch2, sc in 1st ch1 space, ch1, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch1 space repeat between * and * to the end. The last stitch should be a sc in the ch2 sp at the start of Row 2. Turn work. (17sc and 17ch1 spaces)