Stitch dictionary
Moss stitch (moss st)
Moss stitch: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | moss st |
moss stitch |
| English (UK) | moss st |
moss stitch |
| Spanish | p. musgo |
punto musgo |
| German | Moosm. |
Moosmuster |
| French | pt mousse |
point mousse |
| Portuguese (BR) | pt musgo |
ponto musgo |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.2 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 2 + 0 chains
- Reversible
- Yes
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 4 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Moss stitch
How is “moss stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “moss st” (moss stitch) and in UK terms “moss st” (moss stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “moss stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.2 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 20 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “moss stitch”?
Chain a multiple of 2 plus 0. For example: 20 chains for 10 repeats.