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The sedge stitch is a simple crochet stitch with a one-row repeat, making it an excellent choice for beginners and easy TV crochet. If you’re looking for a simple crochet stitch for blankets or scarves, this one is well worth learning. This stitch creates a textured fabric that looks the same on both sides, so there’s no right or wrong side to worry about. Because of that, the sedge stitch is especially popular for crochet blankets, baby blankets, and scarves. What Makes This Stitch Special The sedge stitch uses a small group of stitches worked into the same stitch to create its soft, raised texture. The repeat is short and easy to remember, which makes it ideal if you want a crochet stitch you can work on without constantly checking instructions. It’s also a great stitch if you enjoy slower, relaxing crochet and want something simple but still beautiful. Is the Sedge Stitch Beginner Friendly? Yes, the sedge stitch is very beginner friendly. As long as you’re comfortable with basic cro...

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to share a little handmade love. Whether you’re making a quick gift, a cosy accessory, or cute decorations, crochet is such a lovely way to show someone you care. This round-up includes a mix of projects—from little hearts, granny squares and motifs , accessories that work up quickly to home décor pieces like blankets and placemats. This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase through these links I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Crochet for Valentine’s Day is all about colour, warmth, and thoughtful details. Many of these projects use small amounts of yarn, making them perfect for stash-busting, while home décor items let you create something more substantial. Handmade Valentine’s gifts are the perfect way to show all the special someone's in your life, that you care. Materials You’ll Need for Valentine’s Crochet Choosing the right yarn makes a big difference. For Valentine’s crochet projects , shades of re...

The Side Saddle Stitch is a beautiful textured crochet stitch that’s easy to learn and simple to memorise. It uses a one row repeat, looks the same on both sides, and creates a soft, eye-catching fabric without being overly complicated. If you enjoy crochet stitches that look really pretty but are super easy to work up, this one is a great addition to your stitch library. Why You’ll Love the Side Saddle Stitch One row repeat Easy to memorise Looks the same on the front and back Creates lovely texture without complicated counting Works well with many yarn weights This stitch is perfect when you want easy mindless crochet. What to Make With the Side Saddle Stitch Because this stitch is reversible and flexible, it works well for lots of different crochet projects, including: Crochet blankets and baby blankets Crochet scarves Cowls and wraps Shawls Cushion covers It’s especially good for projects where both sides of the fabric will be visible. Materials & Yarn Information To crochet t...