Embrace the warmth and joy of the holiday season with our enchanting Holiday Weave Moss Stitch Blanket. This beautifully crafted throw features the timeless moss stitch, skillfully worked in a festive palette of six stunning colours—shades of rich green, vibrant red, crisp white, and elegant taupe.
Combining traditional hues with a modern design, this blanket effortlessly complements your holiday decor, adding a sophisticated touch to any space.
Designed for quick and easy completion using bulky weight yarn, the oversized Holiday Weave Blanket is perfect for both seasoned crocheters and beginners alike. With our step-by-step tutorial available on YouTube, you’ll have all the guidance you need to create this cozy masterpiece.
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Join us in celebrating the season with this delightful addition to our Holiday Home Decor Christmas Collection, and wrap yourself in the spirit of Christmas!
Moss Stitch Blanket Pattern
This moss stitch blanket pattern is a must-make! It works up incredibly fast—my daughter finished the sample blanket in just over a week! The moss stitch combines simple single crochets and chains, making it both beginner-friendly and satisfying to work up. Plus, with bulky weight yarn, this cozy blanket comes together in no time!
Holiday Home Christmas Collection
The Holiday Home Christmas Collection crochet-along includes everything you need for festive decorating! The collection features the Holiday Weave Stocking, Blanket, Tree Skirt, and Bauble, plus a bonus Bobble Tree Sweater pattern and a Holiday Wreath! Join our Christmas crochet-along from November 18 to December 2, 2024, and create beautiful holiday decor in one fun event.
Best Yarn For a Crochet Blanket
For warm, quick, and long-lasting holiday decor, Wool of the Andes Bulky is a fantastic choice! Made from 100% Peruvian Highland wool, this yarn offers cozy warmth, superb stitch definition, and a vibrant colour palette. Its bulky weight ensures speedy stitching and a luxurious texture, making it perfect for blankets that are as beautiful as they are durable.
Yarn Requirments
#5 Weight 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
137yds/100g ball Shown in White 7 (MC), Camel Heather 2 (A), Green Tea Heather 2 (B), Fern 2 (C), Lumberjack 2 (D) & Cranberry 2 (E)
Size
One size, 55″ x 64″
Skill Level
Gauge
Blocked: 11 sts and 11 rows equal to 4″ in moss stitch pattern with 8mm hook
Suitable Yarn Substitutes
Bulky Yarn Subs
Worsted or Dk (use 2 strands)
Brava Worsted or Brava Tweed 218yds/100g
Mellowspun DK (CDN) 284yds/100g
Wool Of The Andes Worsted (Tweed) 110yds/50g
Worsted (use 1 strand)
Premier Everyday Worsted (cdn site)
Starlette Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (cdn site) 180yds/100g
Crochet Hooks Required
Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
Rev sl st – Reverse Slip Stitch
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
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Holiday Weave Moss Stitch Blanket
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Holiday Weave Moss Stitch Blanket
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PATTERN
Notes:
To change colours, work the last yarn over of the last stitch with the next colour. Carry the MC yarn up the right side of the work by crocheting over the colour being carried in the last and first stitch. Cut and weave all other colours.
Instructions: Refer to the chart for the colour pattern.
Colour Chart:
Row 1 (RS):
With smaller hook and MC, ch 144, 1 sc in the back hump (leg) of 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn—143 sts. Change to A, drop off MC.
Row 2 (WS):
With A and larger hook, ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), 1 sc in first st, * ch 1, sk st, sc in next st; rep from * across, turn—143 sts (including ch-1 sps).
Row 3:
With A, ch 1, 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in ch 1-sp, *ch 1, sk sc, 1 sc in ch-1 sp; rep from * across, 1 sc in last st turn. Change to MC, cut A.
Row 4:
With MC, ch 1, 1 sc in first st, * ch 1, sk sc, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across, end with ch 1, sk sc, sc in last sc, turn. Change to B, drop of MC.
Rows 5-165:
Rep Rows 3 & 4. Refer to the chart for the colour pattern. Rows 1-15 of the colour chart is repeated 11 times for the blanket.
Row 166:
With MC and smaller hook, ch 1, 1 sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across—143 sts. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Border
Setup Round:
With MC put a slip knot on the larger hook, join yarn to top right st with a sl st, sl st in each st across the top of the blanket, at corner, ch 2, sl st in each row across the side, at corner, ch 2, sl st in each st across the bottom, at corner, ch 2, st st in each row across the side, at corner, ch 2, sl st in first, sl st to join.
Round 1:
With smaller hook, ch 2, work 1 dc in the blo of each st around, at ch-2 corners add 3 dc, sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2 to join. *Pm in centre stitch at the corner if needed.
Round 2:
Ch 1, 1 fpdc around first st, *1 bpdc next st, 1 fpdc next st, at corner st (1 bpdc, 1 fpdc, 1 bpdc); rep from * around, at each corner, in the centre dc of the previous round follow the pattern by working either a (fpdc, bpdc, fpdc) or (bpdc, fpdc, bpdc) all around the same st, sl st in the first fpdc to join. Pm in the centre stitch at the corner if needed. Rounds 3 & 4: Rep round 2. Work as many rounds as desired. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Blocking
Wet the blanket in lukewarm water with a small amount of dish soap or woolwash. Allow soaking for around 25-30 min. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Wrap in a towel to press out the excess water. Lay the on blocking mats and pin it to the measurements. Allow to dry thoroughly, and remove pins.
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