The Surprisingly Easy Moss Stitch Crochet Wrap Made of Triangles

Updated: 23 October 2026 by Sylwia (MyCrochetory)

This moss stitch crochet wrap is my Bandos Wrap, three easy triangles sewn together into one big trapezoid. I’m a mathematician, so a wrap built from geometric shapes had me at hello. Wear it open over your coat or wind it around your neck like a huge scarf, with a tassel swinging at each end.

It measures about 87.5 inches from end to end and 19.25 inches at the deepest point. And yes, that’s me wearing it in the photos.

Scroll down to the free Bandos Wrap pattern, or get the ad-free, printable PDF with the stitch chart HERE on Etsy or HERE on Ravelry.

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Where the Moss Stitch Crochet Wrap Idea Came From

The idea for this moss stitch crochet wrap came from knitting, which happens to me a lot. I saw a big wrap by knitwear designer Joji Locatelli, made of three triangles, and I thought, why not try that shape in crochet?

But I wanted most crocheters to be able to make it, so I made a deal with myself. The construction could be a little unusual, as long as the stitch pattern stayed really easy.

That’s why each triangle basically follows my Triangle Moss Stitch Shawl pattern, one of my early designs. If you’ve made that shawl, you already know every row of the Bandos Wrap.

Why Moss Stitch Works So Well Here

Moss stitch is just single crochet and chain 1, with every new stitch worked into the chain space below. Working it feels like meditation to me, and that’s why it shows up in so many of my designs.

In this wrap you repeat one simple row from start to finish. After a few rows you won’t need to look at the pattern anymore, so it’s perfect for slow evenings with a cup of tea.

New to moss stitch? My moss stitch tutorial shows it step by step with photos.

How Three Triangles Become a Moss Stitch Crochet Wrap

Each triangle starts from a magic ring and grows row by row. The (sc, ch2, sc) in the center of every row is the only increase, and it gives the rows their V shape.

You make three identical triangles and block them. Then you lay them out as a trapezoid and sew them together with mattress stitch.

Tassels are the last step, one at each end. Skip them if you like a cleaner look.

Yarn for Your Moss Stitch Crochet Wrap

I made my moss stitch crochet wrap in Katia Galilea, colorway 307, and I’d still pick it today. It’s a DK blend of wool and acrylic that moves slowly from green and blue to lilac and light yellow.

You need about 1159 yards (1060 m) for the wrap, plus a little extra for the tassels. With Galilea, that means three balls.

Can’t find Galilea? Lots of DK yarns will work, solid, striped or gradient, so you have plenty of freedom here. Just remember that a different gauge changes the size and the yardage.

Is This Moss Stitch Crochet Wrap Beginner Friendly?

Yes, it’s an adventurous beginner pattern. If you can make a magic ring, single crochet and chains, you can make this wrap.

The seaming is the only part that might be new to you. Take it slow and match the rows along both edges, and the seams almost disappear in the moss stitch.

Want to make it later? Save the moss stitch crochet wrap on Pinterest, so it’s ready when your yarn is.

Bandos Moss Stitch Crochet Wrap Free Pattern

• Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF with stitch chart here on ETSY or here on Ravelry.
• Add this pattern to your Ravelry Queue HERE.
• Grab the MyCrochetory Shawl Pattern BUNDLE that includes 14 patterns for one low price HERE.
• Pin it for later.

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Materials & Tools:

1. Yarn Requirements: DK weight yarn in 1 colorway, 1060 m (1159 yd) + extra for tassels.

Suggested Yarn: Katia Galilea 150 g = 450 m (492 yd), 52% Wool and 48% Acrylic, in 307 – green-blue-lilac-light yellow colorway.

• Hook size 4 mm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
• Tapestry needle (to weave and hide yarn ends).
• Scissors.

Level:

Adventurous Beginner.

Size after blocking:

One size (adjustable):

222 cm / 87.5” from side to side and 49 cm / 19.25” from top to bottom at the deepest point (see schematic).

Gauge after blocking:

19 sts x 17 rows in 4”/10 cm in Crochet Moss Stitch.

Gauge is not important for this project. However, changes might result in different yardage requirements and a different finished size.

Notes:

• The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
• Ch1 in the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch, so first single crochet of each row is made in the last stitch of the previous row.
• You can also use yarn in different weights, but just know that the width will be different depending on your gauge.
• You can make the triangles as big as you like by adding or subtracting rows.
• Instructions in square brackets […] are worked as many times as indicated.
• The stitch chart is included in the ad-free printable PDF here on ETSY or here on Ravelry.

Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms):

ch(s) – chain(s) stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

sc – single crochet

slst – slip stitch

yo – yarn over

PM – place marker

M – marker

RPM – reposition marker

sp – space

sk – skip

Pattern

Read all Notes before you start.

Triangle (make 3)

Start with a magic ring or with 5ch and sl st in the first st to close the round.

Row 1: ch1 (does not count as a sc here and throughout), (sc, ch1, sc, ch2, sc, ch1, sc) in the ring. Turn. (4sc, 2 ch-1 spaces, 1 ch-2 space)

Tip: Place marker in ch2 space – this is the center of the triangle.

Row 2: ch1, sc in first st, ch1, [sc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sk next sc] rep until ch-2sp, (sc, ch2, sc) in ch-2sp, [ch1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1sp] rep until last st remain, ch1, sc in last st. Turn. (6sc, 4 ch-1 spaces, 1 ch-2 space)

Repeat Row 2 until Row 66 or desired length.

Fasten off yarn, weave in all ends and block all 3 triangles.

Assembly

Lay out all three triangles to form a trapezoid (see the picture below).

Using mattress stitch, seam all three triangles together in the direction of the red dotted line.

Optionally, you can make 2 tassels and attach one securely to each end of the wrap.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Stuck on a row? Ask in my Facebook Group or Ravelry Group, or email me at mycrochetory@gmail.com.

Finished your Bandos? Share it on Instagram with #mycrochetory or #bandoswrap and tag @mycrochetory so I can see it.

More Moss Stitch Crochet Patterns

Hooked on moss stitch now? These patterns of mine use it too, each in a different shape.

• Triangle Moss Stitch Shawl, a striped triangle shawl and the pattern each Bandos triangle is based on.
• Willow Shawl, a moss stitch triangle shawl made with one gradient cake and finished with picots.
• Ombre Moss Stitch Cowl, a three-color ombre cowl worked in the round with a ribbed edge.
• Greus Cowl, an asymmetric two-color cowl that starts as a triangle.

More Free Crochet Wrap Patterns

Love a big wrap you can throw on and go? Here are more of my wraps, all free on the blog.

• Havra Wrap, an ombre chevron wrap worked on the bias from one cake of Scheepjes Whirl.
• Kalinda Wrap, a parallelogram wrap in the Kalinda wave stitch.
• Monochrome Bias Wrap, a three-color mosaic wrap with diagonal shaping.
• Arrow Wrap, a reversible striped lace wrap with one pointy end.

Moss Stitch Crochet Wrap FAQ

Why should I block the triangles before seaming?

Blocked triangles lie flat and match in size, so the edges line up row for row when you sew. Galilea has wool in it, so wet blocking works well. Soak the triangles, gently squeeze out the water, then pin them to the same measurements and let them dry.

How many rows does each triangle have?

My triangles have 66 rows, and the last row has 134 single crochet. You can stop earlier for a smaller wrap or keep going for a bigger one, just make all three triangles the same.

How do I keep the edges of the moss stitch crochet wrap neat?

The ch1 at the start of each row doesn’t count as a stitch, so work your first sc into the last stitch of the previous row. Every row has 2 more sc than the one before, so a quick count tells you if something went wrong.