Tumbling Moss Block Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

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This Tumbling Moss Block Stitch Knitting Pattern creates an illusion with 3 various textured patterns. This is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls that easily lays flat and is reversible.

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Tumbling Moss Knit Stitch Pattern in white yarn color on knitting needles.

Tumbling Moss Block Stitch Texture

The easy pattern results in an interlocking pattern of parallelogram shapes in the Garter, Stockinette, and Moss Seed Knit Stitches. Also called the Cubework or Boxes, this Tumbling Moss Block design is inspired by historical quilt work designs dating back to the mid-1800s using different colors and fabrics.

  • Row Repeat: Knit up the Tumbling Moss Block Stitch in a 20-Row Repeat.
  • Stitch Techniques: A series of easy knits and purls create the design.
  • Knitting Projects: Easily adds a unique texture to knitting projects when designing blankets and scarves.
  • Reversible: This is a reversible pattern both the right side and wrong sides of the work display the design equally. This makes for a great pattern choice for knitted items that show off both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.
Reversible Tumbling Moss Blocks Stitch Knitting Pattern

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Knitting Techniques

The Tumbling Moss Block Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.

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Knitted Blanket in Tumbling Blocks

My Knitted Blanket in Tumbling Blocks Pattern is an easy knit and purl design great for beginners. This textured blanket is created from the bottom-up knitted flat on a long circular needle. It’s a reversible pattern, so the tumbling moss block design is visible on both sides of your blanket.

Knitted Blanket in Tumbling Moss Blocks Stitch draped over wooden chair

Printable Knitting Instructions

Tumbling Moss Knit Stitch Pattern in white yarn color on knitting needles.

Printable Knitting Pattern

Tumbling Moss Blocks Stitch Knitting Pattern creates an illusion with 3 various textured patterns with an easy 20-Row Repeat of knits and purls.

Makes: Tumbling Moss Block Stitch
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

Materials

  • Yarn - Any Gauge

Tools

  • Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:

Cast On in Multiples of 10

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * P1, K1 *
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): * P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
  3. Row 3: * P3, K1, P1, K1, P1, K3 *
  4. Row 4: * P4, K1, P1, K4 *
  5. Row 5: * P5, K5 *
  6. Row 6: * P5, K5 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P4, K4, P1 *
  8. Row 8: * P1, K1, P3, K3, P1, K1 *
  9. Row 9: * K1, P1, K1, P2, K2, P1, K1, P1 *
  10. Row 10: * P1, K1 *
  11. Row 11: * K1, P1 *
  12. Row 12: * P1, K1, P1, K2, P2, K1, P1, K1 *
  13. Row 13: * K1, P1, K3, P3, K1, P1 *
  14. Row 14: * P1, K4, P4, K1 *
  15. Row 15: * K5, P5 *
  16. Row 16: * K5, P5 *
  17. Row 17: * K4, P1, K1, P4 *
  18. Row 18: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
  19. Row 19: * K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P2 *
  20. Row 20: * K1, P1 *

Repeat Rows 1 through 20 until your piece is the length you desire.

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On in Multiples of 10

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * P1, K1 *
  2. Row 2: * P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
  3. Row 3: * P3, K1, P1, K1, P1, K3 *
  4. Row 4: * P4, K1, P1, K4 *
  5. Row 5: * P5, K5 *
  6. Row 6: * P5, K5 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P4, K4, P1 *
  8. Row 8: * P1, K1, P3, K3, P1, K1 *
  9. Row 9: * K1, P1, K1, P2, K2, P1, K1, P1 *
  10. Row 10: * P1, K1 *
  11. Row 11: * K1, P1 *
  12. Row 12: * P1, K1, P1, K2, P2, K1, P1, K1 *
  13. Row 13: * K1, P1, K3, P3, K1, P1 *
  14. Row 14: * P1, K4, P4, K1 *
  15. Row 15: * K5, P5 *
  16. Row 16: * K5, P5 *
  17. Row 17: * K4, P1, K1, P4 *
  18. Row 18: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
  19. Row 19: * K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P2 *
  20. Row 20: * K1, P1 *

Repeat Rows 1 through 20 until your piece is the length you desire.

Notes

Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

20-Row Repeat

Lays Flat

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KNITTING TECHNIQUES

  • Slip Knot 
  • CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
  • K = Knit Stitch 
  • P = Purl Stitch
  • BO = Bind Off
  • Weave In Ends

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