Patterns
Linen / Moss Stitch Blanket & Baby Afghan Pattern Generator
Moss stitch (also called linen or granite stitch) alternates single crochet and chain spaces into a flat, woven-looking fabric that drapes beautifully and does not curl. Choose a baby afghan, throw or bed size and the generator writes the pattern for your yarn.
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- Foundation
- 92 · Even number
- Stitches
- 90
- Rows / rounds
- 124
- Finished size
- 29 × 36 in (75 × 91 cm)
Row-by-row instructions
Suggested hook: 5.5–6.5 mm (CYC range for this weight).
- Foundation: ch 92 (an even number).
- Row 1: sc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across; turn. (45 sc and 44 ch-1 spaces)
- Row 2: Ch 2, sc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space; rep from * across, working the last sc in the turning-chain space; turn. (45 sc)
- Rows 3–124: Repeat Row 2 until the piece has 124 rows (≈ 35 in (89 cm)).
- Border, Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around: 1 sc in each st and ch-1 space along the top and bottom edges, 1 sc in the side of each row along the side edges and 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st to the first sc. (about 436 sts)
- Border, Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the centre st of each corner; join with sl st. (444 sts) Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Abbreviations: ch = chain · sl st = slip stitch · sc = single crochet · dc = double crochet · FPdc = front post double crochet · BPdc = back post double crochet.
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The stitch: moss stitch (even number of chains)
Each row works a single crochet into the chain-1 space of the row below and a chain over the single crochet, so the stitches nest in a staggered pattern. It works over any even number of chains: the generator rounds your width to the nearest even count and gives the number of single crochets in every row.
How this generator calculates the pattern
The generator converts your target size into stitches and rows with your gauge (stitches and rows per 10 cm). The foundation chain is then rounded to the nearest count that respects the stitch multiple of the pattern (Even number), so the repeat always ends exactly at the edge of the row. The number of rows is rounded to the nearest whole row, and the finished size shown in the schematic is recalculated from those whole numbers, so what you see is what you will crochet.
Construction
The throw is worked flat in rows and finished with two rounds of single crochet. Moss stitch uses about 20 % more yarn than double crochet for the same area but less than textured stitches, and it is quick to memorise: after Row 2 every row is the same.
Why your gauge matters
Two crocheters using the same yarn and hook can easily differ by 10–15 % in tension. When you choose a yarn, the gauge is pre-filled with an estimate from the Craft Yarn Council standard for its weight category; it is only a starting point. Crochet a swatch of at least 12 × 12 cm in the pattern stitch, block it as you will block the finished piece, count the stitches and rows in the central 10 cm and type them in: every number in the pattern follows.
How much yarn you need
Yarn length is estimated with our calibrated model: metres = area ÷ 100 × 0.82 × √(metres per 100 g) × stitch factor, plus a 10 % safety margin. The stitch factor comes from our stitch database (for example, single crochet 1.30, double crochet 1.00, waffle stitch 1.85). Buying all the balls from the same dye lot avoids visible colour bands.
Reference: sizes with a worsted-weight yarn
| Size | Finished size | Foundation | Rows / rounds | Yarn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovey / security blanket | 11.2 × 12.1 in (28 × 31 cm) | 34 · Even number | 39 | 74 g · 125 m · 1 × 100 g |
| Baby / stroller | 29 × 36 in (75 × 91 cm) | 92 · Even number | 124 | 572 g · 971 m · 6 × 100 g |
| Crib | 45 × 60 in (113 × 152 cm) | 140 · Even number | 209 | 1,436 g · 2,441 m · 15 × 100 g |
| Throw | 50 × 60 in (126 × 152 cm) | 156 · Even number | 209 | 1,598 g · 2,716 m · 16 × 100 g |
| Twin | 65 × 90 in (166 × 229 cm) | 206 · Even number | 316 | 3,159 g · 5,370 m · 32 × 100 g |
| Queen | 87 × 92 in (222 × 234 cm) | 276 · Even number | 323 | 4,315 g · 7,335 m · 44 × 100 g |
| King | 103 × 92 in (262 × 234 cm) | 326 · Even number | 323 | 5,092 g · 8,655 m · 51 × 100 g |
Calculated with the CYC #4 reference ball (170 m per 100 g) and the estimated gauge for that weight. Your numbers will differ with your own yarn and gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is moss stitch the same as linen stitch?
In crochet, yes: moss stitch, linen stitch and granite stitch are names for the same single-crochet-and-chain-1 pattern worked over an even number of chains. It is different from the knitted moss stitch.
What if my gauge is different from the pattern?
Type your own stitches and rows per 10 cm in the gauge fields. The generator recalculates the foundation chain (keeping the stitch multiple), the number of rows and the amount of yarn, so the piece still comes out at the size you chose.
Can I use a different yarn than the one suggested?
Yes. Choose any yarn from our database or enter your gauge for an unlisted yarn. The yarn kit box shows how many balls you need and the two closest substitutes from our database, matched by thickness, fibre and texture.
Gauge estimates and hook ranges: Craft Yarn Council · Standard Yarn Weight System. Stitch yarn factors: CrochetMetrics stitch database.