Easy Triangle Moss Stitch Shawl You Will Love to Crochet

Updated: 16 October 2026 by Sylwia (MyCrochetory)

This moss stitch shawl was born from pure fascination. I fell for a knitted shawl, the Briochealicious, and I wanted those bold stripes in crochet, so I grabbed my hook and started playing. That was 2018, and I’d still pick the exact same colors today.

Look at those stripes! Mustard, purple and blue pop against the white, and the moss stitch texture runs right through them. It’s a top-down triangle about 68 inches wide and 29.5 inches deep, made with just chains and single crochet.

And the best part? The free pattern below gives you the color for every single row, so you never have to guess.

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How this moss stitch shawl is made

This moss stitch shawl grows from the center top down, starting with a tiny ring of just 4 chains. Every row adds stitches in the middle, so you watch the triangle get wider and deeper at the same time. A stitch marker in the center chain shows you exactly where those new stitches go.

My shawl ended at Row 147, but it’s your shawl, so stop earlier or keep going as long as you like. Just remember that every extra row needs a bit more yarn.

Why I love moss stitch for a shawl

Moss stitch is just single crochet and chain 1, worked into the chain spaces of the row below. Two simple moves, and yet the fabric looks woven, like a piece of linen, and lies beautifully flat. You might also know it as linen stitch or granite stitch.

And with stripes, moss stitch really shines. Every color change makes a clean, crisp line, the bold striped look that made me want to design this shawl. If the stitch is new to you, my moss stitch tutorial shows it step by step.

Is this moss stitch shawl good for beginners?

Yes! If you can chain and single crochet, you can make this moss stitch shawl. I marked it beginner plus only because the rows get long and you need to keep an eye on the center. If this is your first shawl, my guide on how to crochet a shawl walks you through the basics.

The only extra skill is changing colors, and those stripes mean quite a few yarn ends. Weave them in as you go and the finish is so much quicker. My guide on how to join yarn ends has a few more ideas.

Yarn, size and blocking for your moss stitch shawl

I made my shawl with Scheepjes Whirlette, a cotton and acrylic blend that I still recommend. You need 5 skeins, 2 of Ice for the main color and 1 each of Mango, Grappa and Blueberry for the stripes, plus a 3.5 mm hook.

When you’re done, block it to open up the stitches and straighten the edges. With this yarn, steam is my fastest option, but wet blocking works too.

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Triangle Moss Stitch Shawl free crochet pattern

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Materials & Tools

• Yarn Scheepjes Whirlette (100g/455m/498yd, 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic), 5 skeins. For the shawl sample I used approx. 900m/984yd (2 skeins) of the main color Ice (860), 73m/80yd of Mango (853), 151m/165yd of Grappa (855) and 230m/252yd of Blueberry (854).
• Hook size 3.5mm (US E/4). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
• Tapestry needle (to weave and hide yarn ends).
• Scissors.
• Stitch marker.

Level

Beginner +

Gauge after blocking

After 23 rows the triangle is approx. 10cm/4” high.

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

Size after blocking

Wingspan 173cm/68”, Center depth 75cm/29.5”.

Notes

• The pattern uses US terminology.
• This shawl is worked from the center top down.
• You can adjust the size of this shawl by adding or removing rows. My shawl finished at Row 147.
• Ch1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch, so the first single crochet of each row is made in the last stitch of the previous row.
• I fasten off the yarn after each striped row instead of carrying it up the side.
• The color scheme for every row is below the pattern.

Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms)

ch – chain stitch

tch – turning chain stitch (doesn’t count as a st)

st(s) – stitch(es)

sc – single crochet

ch1* – chain 1 which indicates the centre of the shawl

rep – repeat

Instructions in square brackets […] are worked as many times as indicated.

Moss stitch shawl pattern

Start with 4ch, sl st in the first st to close the round.

Row 1: tch1 (does not count as a sc here and throughout), (sc, ch1, sc, ch1, sc, ch1, sc) in the ring. Turn. (4sc, 3 ch-1 spaces)

Row 2: tch1, sc in first st, ch1, sc in next ch-1 space, ch1, skip next st, (sc, ch1*, sc) in next ch-1 space, ch1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space, ch1, sc in last st. Turn. (6 sc, 5 ch-1 spaces)

Tip: Place marker in ch1* – this is the center of the shawl

Row 3: tch1, sc in first st, ch1, [sc in next ch-1 space, ch1, skip next st] rep until ch1* space, (sc, ch1*, sc) in ch-1* space, [ch1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space] rep until 1 st remains, ch1, sc in last st. Turn. (8 sc, 7 ch-1 spaces)

Rows 4-147: Repeat Row 3

TIP: Weave in your ends as you go, this will vastly reduce the amount of work at the end of the project.

Fasten off yarn, weave in all ends and block your shawl.

Color scheme

Rows: 1 – 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 – 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94-108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140 – 147 with Ice

Rows: 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47 with Mango

Rows: 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93 with Grappa

Rows: 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, 125, 127, 129, 131, 133, 135, 137, 139 with Blueberry

Stuck on a row? Leave a comment below, or ask in my Facebook Group or Ravelry Group, where other crocheters can help you too. And if you spot a mistake, email me at mycrochetory@gmail.com and I’ll fix it.

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More free moss stitch crochet patterns

Fell for moss stitch too? Here are four more of my patterns that use it.

• Ombre Moss Stitch Cowl. A three-color ombre cowl worked in the round, with a knit-look ribbed edge.
• Ombre Moss Stitch Beanie. I made this hat to match the cowl, so the two make a sweet set.
• Willow Shawl. Another moss stitch triangle, this time in one gradient cake with a picot edge.
• Bandos Wrap. Three moss stitch triangles joined into a trapezoid wrap, friendly for adventurous beginners.

More top-down triangle shawls

Like starting at the top and growing down? These shawls are made the same way.

• Kalinda Shawl. The shawl where my wavy stitch was born, made from one gradient cake.
• Forsythia Shawl. Lace clusters and a picot edge, growing from a magic ring at the top.
• Field of Flowers Shawl. A floral lace motif that gets bigger with every repeat.
• Carina Mosaic Shawl. Two colors in mosaic crochet, with a chart and a big photo tutorial.

Moss stitch shawl FAQ

Do I carry the yarn up the side for the stripes?

I don’t. I fasten off after every striped row, which keeps the edges neat and tidy.

Can I use other colors?

Of course. Pick one light main color and three colors for the stripes. Strong contrast between them makes the stripes and the moss stitch texture stand out.

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes, any yarn works with moss stitch. Just check your gauge, 23 rows over 4 inches, because a different gauge changes the size and the yardage.

How do I find the center of the shawl?

Place a stitch marker in the ch1* space in Row 2 and move it up as you go. That’s where you work (sc, ch1, sc) in every row.