Say hello to the lovely sedge stitch. Creating a beautifully textured fabric that’s perfect for washcloths, blankets and scarves, the pretty zig-zag effect adds a simple yet eye catching appearance. It’s quite easy to make as it uses single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet stitches throughout making it perfect for beginners wanting to try something new!
Learn how to crochet the sedge stitch below…
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About the Sedge Stitch:
– This stitch is made by working 1 SC, 1 HDC and 1 DC into one stitch and then skipping the next two stitches. It is repeated across the row, always ending with 1 SC.
– The stitch combination is repeated each row
– The sedge stitch creates a fairly dense but flexible fabric making it idea for projects like scarves, dishcloths, blankets, placemats and table runners
– It has a similar appearance to the suzette stitch which places 1 SC and 1 DC into each stitch
Tutorial Notes:
– The sedge stitch is made by crocheting a chain in multiples of 3
– After crocheting row 1, the chain might appear to have a few gaps. Once you continue with a couple of rows, things will begin to even out
– Even though turning CH 1 typically represents 1 SC, for row 1, we will use CH 2. It just keeps it a beginning less tight since we will need to crochet into this CH at the end of row 2. However, for row 2 and beyond, we’ll go back to the normal rule of the turning (beginning) CH 1 representing 1 SC
– This stitch shows off the texture nicely using one shade of yarn. For an extra pop, try changing colours each row
– A tip for stitch placement is that after row 1, you will be working only into the SC stitches and turning CH
Materials Needed:
– Worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand “Feels Like Butta” for the tutorial photos. An example of this stitch made by changing colours is crocheted with WeCrochet Comfy)
– 4mm or 5mm hook (check out the variety of hooks available from Lion Brand)
– Yarn needle (if you’d like weave in your ends)
– Scissors
Stitches:
SK – Skip Stitch
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
If you would like to make a bigger swatch than what is used below, feel free to extend your chain length using multiples of 3.
Begin with CH 24
Row 1:
Into the 3rd CH from your hook, place 1 HDC and 1 DC (the 2 stitches we just skipped will count as 1 SC). *SK the next two stitches. Into the next stitch, place 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC.* Repeat from * to * 5 more times. With 3 stitches remaining, SK 2 and place 1 SC into the last CH. CH 1 and turn.
Row 2:
Into the first stitch, place 1 HDC and 1 DC (remember the turning CH 1 will now count as a SC throughout). *SK the next two stitches. Into the next stitch, place 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC.* Repeat from * to * 5 more times. With 3 stitches remaining, SK 2 and place 1 SC into the top of the turning CH. CH 1 and turn.
Row 3 and beyond:
Repeat row 2 until your desired length is reached.
That’s it! Once you set up the stitches in row 1, row 2 is repeated throughout for as long as you’d like. Changing colours each row is not only a great way to use up stash yarn but it creates a nice effect too:
I hope you enjoyed learning a new crochet stitch. For more tutorials, check out the links below:
