Filip’s Moss Stitch Baby Blanket, an Easy Pattern for Beginners

Updated: 6 November 2026 by Sylwia (MyCrochetory)

This moss stitch baby blanket has a very special name. I made it for my son Filip while I was pregnant, and it’s still one of the easiest patterns on my blog.

Gray and cream stripes, one stitch repeat and a single border round, that’s all there is to it. If you’ve been waiting to make your first crochet blanket, this is a gentle place to start.

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The story behind Filip’s moss stitch baby blanket

I crocheted this blanket during my pregnancy with Filip. After long days, those easy moss stitch rows were my calm half hour, and the soft bamboo yarn felt lovely in my hands.

The repeat is so simple that there’s nothing to count once you get going. You can crochet a few rows while you talk, listen to a podcast or just sit quietly for a moment.

How the moss stitch baby blanket is made

The moss stitch baby blanket is worked flat, back and forth in rows. You start with a long chain, set up the moss stitch in Rows 1 and 2, and then repeat Row 3 to the end.

Every row has 80 single crochets with chain spaces in between, so it’s easy to check that nothing went missing. The chain 2 at the start of each row counts as one moss stitch, and that’s the only trick to remember.

When the last row is done, one round of single crochet goes around the whole blanket, with 3 single crochets in each corner. It frames the stripes and makes all four edges neat.

Why moss stitch works so well for a baby blanket

Moss stitch is just single crochet and chain 1, worked into the spaces of the row below. It makes a flat, woven-looking fabric that feels lovely under your fingers.

It also looks the same on both sides, so there’s no wrong side to hide when the blanket gets flipped around in a pram. If the stitch is new to you, my moss stitch tutorial shows it step by step.

All you need are two basic moves, the chain and the single crochet. If your sides start to wander, my tips on how to crochet straight edges will help.

Choosing colors for your moss stitch baby blanket

My blanket is Antique Silver gray with Rich Cream stripes. Each striped band is ten rows of cream and gray in turns, two rows each, with wider gray sections in between.

You can follow my color scheme or make up your own. Soft neutrals look calm in a nursery, while two brighter colors make a really fun gift.

Change colors at the end of the last row of the old color, so each new stripe starts clean. My guide on how to join yarn ends shows a few neat ways to add a new ball.

Yarn for this moss stitch baby blanket

I made Filip’s blanket in Scheepjes Bamboo Soft, a blend of bamboo and cotton. It’s soft and breathable, which I really like for a baby blanket.

Yarn substitutes

Bamboo Soft is out of stock at LoveCrafts these days, so here are two soft swaps for a baby blanket. Lion Brand Coboo has the same cotton and bamboo blend, but it’s thicker, so your blanket comes out larger. You’ll need 5 balls for Yarn A and 2 for Yarn B, and Silver with Vanilla Blossom gets you close to my colors.

Debbie Bliss Eco Baby is a soft organic cotton that’s almost as thin as Bamboo Soft, so the size stays close to mine. Get 8 balls of Pale Grey for Yarn A and 3 of Ecru for Yarn B.

Make your moss stitch baby blanket bigger or smaller

In the pattern size, the blanket fits prams, buggies and Moses baskets. For a wider blanket, start with more chains, and any even number works.

For a longer one, just keep repeating Row 3. A bigger blanket needs more yarn, so get an extra skein or two of each color before you start.

Blocking a moss stitch baby blanket

I wet block this blanket. I soak it, lay it flat on a mat, pin the edges straight and leave it until it’s completely dry.

Blocking evens out the stitches and helps the stripes lie flat. Block your gauge swatch the same way, so your measurements match the finished blanket.

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Filip’s moss stitch baby blanket pattern

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Materials and tools

• Yarn: Scheepjes Bamboo Soft (50% bamboo, 50% cotton, 50 g = 150 m / 164 yd), in 2 colors
• Yarn A: Antique Silver (264), 6 skeins, about 900 m (984 yd)
• Yarn B: Rich Cream (265), 2 skeins, about 300 m (328 yd)
• Yarn substitute: Lion Brand Coboo (50% cotton, 50% bamboo, 100 g = 212 m / 232 yd), Yarn A 5 balls, Yarn B 2 balls, or Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% organic cotton, 50 g = 125 m / 137 yd), Yarn A 8 balls, Yarn B 3 balls.
• Hook: 3.5 mm. Adjust the hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
• Notions: tapestry needle, scissors

Level

Beginner. New to moss stitch? See my moss stitch tutorial.

Size after blocking

One size, adjustable: about 92 × 64 cm (36.25″ × 25.25″).

Gauge after blocking

26 sts and 21 rows of moss stitch = 10 × 10 cm (4″ × 4″). If necessary, adjust the hook size to obtain the correct gauge.

Block your swatch the same way you will block your blanket.

Notes

• The pattern uses US crochet terms.
• The blanket is worked flat, back and forth in rows.
• Ch2 at the start of a row counts as one moss stitch (sc and ch1).
• For a wider or narrower blanket, start with any even number of chains. For a longer or shorter one, work more or fewer rows.
• Every row has 80 sc and 80 ch sps (79 ch-1 sps plus the turning ch), except Row 1 with 79 ch-1 sps.
• Follow the color scheme below, or use your own colors.
• Instructions in […] are worked as many times as indicated.
• A different yarn weight changes the size and the yardage.

Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sp(s) – space(s)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rep – repeat

Pattern

Foundation: With Yarn A, ch162 (or any even number).

Row 1: Sc in 4th ch from hook, [ch1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch] rep to end. The last st is a sc. Turn. (80 sc, 79 ch-1 sps)

Row 2: Ch2, sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch1, sk 1 st, sc in next ch-1 sp] rep to end. The last st is a sc in the ch-3 sp at the start of Row 1. Turn. (80 sc, 80 ch sps)

Row 3: Ch2, sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch1, sk 1 st, sc in next ch-1 sp] rep to end. The last st is a sc in the ch-2 sp at the start of Row 2. Turn. (80 sc, 80 ch sps)

Rows 4–190: Repeat Row 3, changing colors as in the color scheme below.

Border

With Yarn A, work 1 round of sc around the whole blanket, with 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off and weave in all ends. Block your blanket.

If you have any suggestions or have found a mistake, please email me at mycrochetory@gmail.com.

Color scheme

Change colors at the end of the last row of the old color. Stripes means 2 rows each in B, A, B, A, B.

• Rows 1–10: Yarn A
• Rows 11–20: Stripes
• Rows 21–40: Yarn A
• Rows 41–50: Stripes
• Rows 51–70: Yarn A
• Rows 71–80: Stripes
• Rows 81–110: Yarn A
• Rows 111–120: Stripes
• Rows 121–140: Yarn A
• Rows 141–150: Stripes
• Rows 151–170: Yarn A
• Rows 171–180: Stripes
• Rows 181–190: Yarn A

Made your own moss stitch baby blanket? I’d love to see it! Share it on Instagram with #mycrochetory and tag @mycrochetory.

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

More free crochet blanket patterns

Ready for another blanket after this one? Here are more of my patterns, in different shapes, stitches and color ideas.

• Kalinda Blanket, a square wave stitch blanket worked from the center out.
• Tonnta Blanket, a gradient wave blanket in fingering weight yarn.
• Granny Pinwheel Blanket, three-color pinwheel granny squares joined with mattress stitch.
• Cable Diamond Blanket, a front post cable baby blanket, also in Bamboo Soft.
• Carina Rectangle Blanket, a three-color mosaic rectangle worked from the center out.
• Clamshell Square Blanket, a five-color clamshell stitch square worked in the round.
• Thassos Mosaic Blanket, a black and white geometric mosaic blanket.
• Diagonal Stone Blanket, a two-color diagonal afghan worked corner to corner.

More moss stitch crochet patterns

Moss stitch shows up in quite a few of my designs. If you loved the texture of this blanket, these are the ones to try next.

• Ombre Moss Stitch Cowl, a three-color ombre cowl worked in the round.
• Ombre Moss Stitch Beanie, the matching hat that completes the set with the cowl.
• Willow Tee, a top-down round-yoke tee in moss stitch and V-stitch, in 8 sizes.
• Willow Shawl, a moss stitch triangle shawl in a gradient yarn cake.
• Triangle Moss Stitch Shawl, a beginner-friendly triangle shawl.
• Bandos Wrap, a big wrap made of three moss stitch triangles.
• Top 10 moss stitch projects, a roundup of moss stitch ideas, two of them mine.

Moss stitch baby blanket FAQ

Can I make this moss stitch baby blanket in one color?

Yes, just skip the color changes and work every row in one color. For the pattern size, that’s about 8 skeins of Bamboo Soft in total.

How many chains do I need for a different width?

Any even number of chains works. In this yarn the moss stitch comes out at about 6½ stitches per inch, so measure your gauge swatch and add or take away chains in pairs.

Can I use a different yarn weight?

Yes, but the size and the yardage will change. A thicker yarn with a bigger hook gives a bigger, heavier blanket, so make a swatch first.

Can I add a different border?

Sure. The single crochet round is a great base, and you can add any edge on top of it. My list of 43 easy crochet borders has shells, picots, pom poms and lots more.