Crochet Blanket Pattern: Moss Stitch Stripes

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The Moss Stitch Stripes Crochet Blanket is a soothing project made with soft velvet yarn, simple single crochet stitches, and neat chain spaces. Its striped colorwork adds visual interest without complicated techniques, making it a relaxing choice for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike. It is especially enjoyable for weekend crafting, cozy evenings, or creating a thoughtful handmade home accessory.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

This crochet blanket combines an easy moss stitch structure with bold navy-and-white stripes. The stitch pattern creates a lightweight fabric with a subtle woven appearance, while the velvet yarn gives the finished blanket a plush, luxurious feel.

You will practice:

• Working single crochet stitches into chain spaces
• Keeping edges straight across wide rows
• Maintaining an even crochet tension
• Following a simple two-row stitch repeat
• Working with contrasting colors for striped effects

The repetitive construction is relaxing and easy to pick up after a break. Because the blanket is worked in rows, it is also a convenient project to take along to a crochet group or crafting retreat.

“The moss stitch was easy to memorize, and the velvet yarn made the finished blanket feel wonderfully soft. The navy stripes give it a polished look without making the pattern difficult.”

How This Crochet Blanket Comes Together

The blanket begins with a long foundation chain made with the main color, White. The first row establishes alternating single crochet stitches and chain spaces. The following two rows build the moss stitch pattern by placing single crochet stitches into chain-1 spaces and skipping selected stitches.

Continue repeating the second and third rows until the stripe pattern is complete, then fasten off. The pattern is suitable for crocheters familiar with basic chains, single crochet, skipping stitches, and turning rows.

The wide starting chain creates a generously sized blanket, although the exact finished dimensions depend on your tension and the amount of completed stripe pattern.

Materials You’ll Need

• Bernat® Crushed Velvet™, 10.5 oz/300 g; 315 yds/288 m per ball:
  • Main Color (MC), White (16007): 5 balls
  • Contrast A, Navy (16011): 2 balls
• Crochet hook: U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm), or the size needed to obtain gauge

Bernat Crushed Velvet is a plush yarn with a soft, velvety surface. Its texture can make individual stitches slightly harder to see, so work in good lighting and feel for the chain spaces as you crochet. If substituting yarn, choose a similar weight and test your gauge first. A different yarn can change the blanket’s size, drape, thickness, and yardage requirements.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Foundation Chain

1. With the main color, White, chain 210.

First Row — Right Side

2. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
3. Repeat the following sequence across the foundation chain: chain 1, skip the next chain, and single crochet in the next chain.
4. Turn. You should have 209 stitches.

Second Row — Wrong Side

5. Chain 1.
6. Single crochet in the first single crochet.
7. Single crochet in the next chain-1 space.
8. Repeat the following sequence across the row: chain 1, skip the next single crochet, and single crochet in the next chain-1 space.
9. Work 1 single crochet in the last single crochet.
10. Turn.

Third Row

11. Chain 1.
12. Single crochet in the first single crochet.
13. Repeat the following sequence across the row: chain 1, skip the next single crochet, and single crochet in the next chain-1 space.
14. Repeat until 2 single crochets remain.
15. Chain 1, skip the next single crochet, and single crochet in the last single crochet.
16. Turn.

Continue the Stripe Pattern

17. Repeat the second and third rows until the stripe pattern is complete.
18. Fasten off.

When changing between White and Navy, keep the color transitions tidy and avoid pulling the yarn tightly at the edge. The source instructions identify the colors and stripe pattern but do not provide a separate row-by-row color sequence, so follow the intended stripe chart or pattern layout if one accompanies the original design.

Ways to Use Your Finished Blanket

This soft striped blanket is well suited to several practical uses:

• Drape it over a sofa or reading chair as a decorative throw.
• Fold it at the foot of a bed for extra warmth and color.
• Use it as a cozy lap blanket during movie nights or quiet reading.
• Give it as a handmade housewarming, birthday, or holiday gift.
• Pair it with navy, white, gray, or denim-toned décor.
• Photograph it as a soft, textured accessory for a handmade shop listing.

The velvet texture makes the blanket feel especially inviting in bedrooms, living rooms, and reading nooks.

How to Care for Your Crochet Blanket

Bernat Crushed Velvet should be cared for according to the instructions on the yarn label. For best results:

• Use the recommended washing method and water temperature shown on the label.
• Choose a gentle cycle or hand wash if instructed.
• Avoid harsh bleach and aggressive detergents.
• Support the blanket when it is wet so its weight does not stretch the fabric.
• Reshape it gently while damp.
• Dry it flat when possible rather than hanging it.
• Keep it away from rough surfaces that may encourage snagging or pilling.
• Store it clean and completely dry, folded loosely in a breathable space.

Avoid high heat unless the yarn label specifically permits it, as heat may affect the velvet texture and finished drape.

Helpful Crochet Tips

• Check your tension early. Velvet yarn can make stitches look less defined, so work slowly until your hand becomes familiar with the fabric.
• Locate chain spaces by touch. If the stitches are difficult to see, use your finger to feel for the open spaces before inserting the hook.
• Count the first row carefully. The foundation chain is long, and missing one chain can cause the blanket edge to shift.
• Use stitch markers at the edges. Mark the first and last single crochet to reduce accidental increases or skipped edge stitches.
• Keep the turning chain consistent. The chain-1 at the beginning of each row helps maintain the edge structure.
• Watch the final stitches. The second and third rows finish differently, so follow each row’s ending instructions carefully.
• Do not pull chain stitches too tightly. Tight chain spaces make it difficult to insert the hook in the next row.
• Lay the blanket flat occasionally. This helps you spot uneven edges before they become difficult to correct.
• Secure all ends well. Velvet yarn can be slippery, so weave in each end securely through several stitches.
• Avoid frequent frogging. Unraveling plush yarn repeatedly can distort the fibers. Check each row as you work instead.

Customize Your Project

You can personalize this blanket while keeping the same moss stitch construction.

• Replace Navy with charcoal, forest green, burgundy, or another strong contrast color.
• Use seasonal shades, such as warm rust and cream for autumn or icy blue and white for winter.
• Reverse the color emphasis by using Navy as the main color and White for the contrast stripes.
• Add a simple single crochet border after fastening off if you want a more defined edge. A border will require additional yarn and may slightly increase the finished dimensions.
• Make a narrower blanket by starting with fewer chains, keeping the foundation chain compatible with the repeating stitch structure.
• Make a wider blanket by adding chains in the same repeating arrangement. A larger blanket will require more yarn and additional working time.
• Create a coordinating set with matching cushions or smaller lap blankets, adjusting the starting chain for each item.

Changing the yarn weight or hook size will affect the blanket’s width, drape, thickness, and total yarn requirement, so make a gauge swatch before committing to a major substitution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this crochet blanket beginner-friendly?

Yes. The pattern uses chains, single crochet stitches, skipped stitches, and chain spaces. Beginners should be comfortable counting across rows and recognizing where to place stitches.

What stitch is used in this blanket?

The fabric is made with a moss stitch-style repeat. Single crochet stitches are worked around chain-1 spaces, creating a balanced, lightly textured fabric.

How much yarn do I need?

The pattern calls for 5 balls of Bernat Crushed Velvet in White and 2 balls in Navy. Each ball contains 10.5 oz/300 g and 315 yds/288 m.

Can I use a different crochet hook?

Yes, but the hook should be selected based on gauge and the fabric you want. A smaller hook may create a firmer fabric, while a larger hook may produce a looser, drapier blanket. Changing hook size can also alter the finished dimensions and yarn usage.

How can I make the blanket larger or smaller?

Adjust the length of the foundation chain while preserving the stitch pattern’s spacing. A longer chain creates a wider blanket, while a shorter chain creates a narrower one. You will also need to adjust the amount of yarn and the number of rows.

Why are my blanket edges uneven?

Uneven edges often come from missing the first or last single crochet, placing a stitch into the wrong chain space, or accidentally adding a stitch at the edge. Marking the edge stitches and counting the row regularly can help.

Why is the velvet yarn difficult to work with?

The fuzzy surface can hide stitch definition. Work under bright light, use the hook to feel for chain spaces, and avoid crocheting too tightly. A smooth metal hook may also glide more easily through the yarn.

Should I block the finished blanket?

Gentle blocking can help relax the fabric and even the edges, but avoid excessive heat or stretching. Follow the yarn-label care instructions and reshape the blanket lightly rather than forcing it into a larger size.

Can I sell blankets made from this pattern?

The supplied pattern information does not state its licensing or finished-item selling terms. Check the original designer or publisher’s usage policy before selling finished blankets made from the pattern.

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