Moss Stitch Shawl [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]

Learn how to crochet this quick Moss Stitch Shawl, an easy one row repeat!

In the video I will take you step by step through how to crochet the shawl itself and then how to add an optional border.

Watch the full step by step video tutorial below or alternatively, keep scrolling for the written pattern :)

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Moss Stitch Shawl WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn - if you have naturally tighter tension, you may wish to go up a hook size for this pattern

For my sample in the photos / video, I used 6 balls of Lion Brand Landscapes in “Coral Reef” with a 6.5mm Hook

Abbreviations:

·       Ch = Chain

·       Ch sp = Chain space

·       SC = Single crochet

·       Sl st = Slip stitch

·       Rep = Repeat

·       Inc = Increase

·       St = Stitch

Pattern for Shawl:

Foundation Row:

Magic loop or ch 4 and sl st to join.

Row 1:

Ch 1, 2 SC, ch 2, and 2 SC.

Row 2:

Ch 1 and turn. 2SC inc in the first st, ch 1, skip 1 st, (1 SC, ch 2, 1 SC) in the ch 2 sp, ch 1, skip 1 st, and 2SC inc in the last st.

Row 3:

Ch 1 and turn. 2SC inc in the first st, ch 1, 1 SC in ch sp, ch 1, (1 SC, ch 2, 1 SC) in the ch 2 sp, ch 1, 1 SC in ch sp, ch 1, and 2SC inc in the last st.

Row 4-onward:

Ch 1 and turn. Make 2SC inc in the first and last st of the row. In between, rep *ch 1, 1 SC in ch sp* across. For the ch 2 sp, make (1 SC, ch 2, 1 SC).

You will rep row 4 until you reach the desired size of your shawl.

Border Row 1:

Ch 2 to turn and start working the flat end of the shawl. Make 1 SC in the first space and in the end of each row across. At the magic loop part, make a ch 1 and continue across.

When you reach the other end, ch 2 and sl st to the first SC of the row.

Border Row 2:

Ch 2 and turn. Sl st into the ch 2 sp. Ch 1 and make (2 SC, ch 2, 1 SC) in the same space.

Make 1 SC in each st across the bottom. In the ch 2 sp at the other end, make (1 SC, ch 2, 2 SC). For this row, you’ll continue along the other sides of the shawl. Make 1 SC in each st and ch sp across. For the ch 2 sp which makes the turning, make (1 SC, ch 2, 1 SC) as you usually do.

At the end, sl st to join.

Border Row 3:

Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 SC in each st across.

For the ch 2 sp which makes each turning, make (1 SC, ch 2, 1 SC). At the end, sl st to join.

You can crochet as many border rows as you like and add tassels once you’re done.

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin