Moss Stitch Infinity Scarf
A long moss stitch strip seamed into a loop. Add a half-twist before seaming for a Möbius drape.
- Yarn
- DK (3), about 600 yd.
- Hook
- G-6 (4 mm)
- Sizes
- 60 in (152 cm) around, 8 in (20 cm) wide
- Example gauge
- 20 sts and 22 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in moss stitch
- Yarn needed
- About 600 yd (550 m) DK.
- Stitch multiple
- 2
US terms. The UK name follows in brackets the first time each stitch appears. Turning chains don’t count as stitches unless a step says so. See US vs UK crochet terms and crochet abbreviations.
Do the math
The examples use the gauge above. Put your own swatch into the gauge calculator first, then use your numbers in each formula.
| Step | Formula | Example | Tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation chain | width × sts per in, to even | 8 × 5 = 40 ch | Cast-On Calculator |
| Rows | loop length × rows per in | 60 × 5.5 = 330 rows | By hand |
Materials
- DK (3) yarn (see yarn needed)
- G-6 (4 mm)
- Tapestry needle
Gauge swatch
Moss swatch.
Instructions
Strip
Ch (example: 40). Row 1: Sc (UK dc) in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk (UK miss) next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to end.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from *, ending sc in the turning-ch space.
Repeat row 2 to 60 in (152 cm).
Finishing
- Bring the short ends together (give one end a half-twist for a Möbius). Whipstitch or sl st (UK ss) them together.
- Weave in ends and block.
Designer’s notes
- Change colour every 22 rows (4 in) for wide stripes.
- Shorter loop (26 in) makes a cowl that sits close to the neck.
Counter set-up
Counter 1: rows.
Open the row & stitch counter for several counters, or use the quick one below.
Tools for this pattern
- Gauge CalculatorEnter your swatch counts to get stitches and rows per 4 in (10 cm).
- Cast-On CalculatorEnter your width and gauge; it rounds to the stitch multiple for you.
- Yarn Quantity CalculatorPick the project, size and yarn weight to get total yardage and skeins to buy.
- Row & Stitch CounterSet up the counters listed below; the screen stays awake while you work.