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The Waistcoat Moss Stitch pattern is a beautiful, solid design that combines the texture of the moss stitch and the unique look of the waistcoat stitch.
I love the moss stitch – it’s a pattern with a great texture that I have used in many projects. I especially love it in blankets (such as the Benjamin Throw). I also love the waistcoat or knit stitch for its knit look! This stitch pattern combines the two patterns and the results are wonderful!
On the front side of the fabric, you will have this striking knit stitch look and a fabric that is not too dense. The “look” of the design is mostly to the front side, but the back is not too far off which makes this pattern great for even your reversible projects.
The Materials:
For this tutorial today I will be using a small amount of Heatherly by KnitPicks and WeCrochet in a single colour. It is a worsted-weight yarn. You could also work this pattern in two or more colours. I will also be working with a 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook. In the video tutorial below, you will see me working with a Birchwood Crochet Hook by Rowan. However, you may use any hook and yarn combination you choose.
Thank you so much for stopping by! If you enjoy the tutorial below, be sure to also check out some of the many other crochet stitch tutorials on my site and pin this for later! You may wish to start with the beautiful Slip Stitch Cluster Crochet Pattern.
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Waistcoat Moss Stitch Crochet Pattern:
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain Stitch
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
WS – Waistcoat Stitch (A single crochet stitch worked between the two vertical bars of the post of the single crochet or waistcoat stitch below. In this pattern only it will be worked through the post of the stitch two rows below.)
Yo – Yarn Over
Pattern Notes:
This stitch is worked in rows in this tutorial and it may be worked in one colour or many. I will be working this pattern in a solid colour.
This pattern is written in American crochet terms.
To begin, make a slip knot and make a foundation chain. For this stitch, you will need an even number of stitches for your foundation chain.
For example, ch 30.
Row One:
Sc in 2nd ch from your hook and each across. Ch 1, turn.
Row Two:
Sc in 1st st, *ch 1, sk the next st, sc in the next st; Rpt from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row Three:
Sc in the 1st st, *WS in the next st 2 rows below, sc in next st; Rpt from * across. Ch 1, turn.
And that’s it!
For the rest of the pattern simply repeat rows two and three. Fasten off, weave in your ends.
