Sedge Stitch Crochet Tutorial (Easy One Row Repeat for Blankets & Scarves)

a crochet swatch in rainbow coloured yarn in the sedge stitch

If you’re looking for an easy crochet stitch for beginners, the Sedge Stitch crochet tutorial is one you need to try. This simple one row repeat crochet stitch creates a beautifully textured fabric that looks the same on both sides — making it perfect for crochet blankets and scarves.

The Sedge Stitch is easy to memorise, relaxing to crochet, and works up into a soft, dense fabric without any complicated counting. If you want a stitch that looks impressive but is genuinely simple to learn, this is a great one to add to your crochet stitch library.

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Why You’ll Love the Sedge Stitch

One one row repeat crochet stitch.
Perfect beginner crochet stitch.
Looks the same on the front and back.
Creates gorgeous texture using basic stitches.
No complicated counting.

Works beautifully for crochet blankets, scarves, and cosy projects. This is the kind of stitch you can quickly memorise and use for easy, mindless crochet.

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What to Make With the Sedge Stitch

Because the Sedge Stitch crochet pattern is reversible and creates a lovely textured fabric, it works well for:

It’s especially perfect if you’re learning how to crochet a blanket for beginners, because the repeat is so simple and easy to follow.

hands holding a ball of rainbow coloured yarn and other crochet materials

Materials & Yarn Information

To crochet the Sedge Stitch, you’ll need:

Yarn in any weight.
Crochet hook in the size recommended on your yarn ball band.

For the sample shown in the tutorial, I used:

DK (double knit) yarn.
4.5 mm crochet hook.

This easy crochet stitch for blankets adapts beautifully to different yarn weights, so you can use it for anything from lightweight scarves to cosy blanket projects.

Pro Tip

Crochet your practice swatch in cotton yarn to make a simple dishcloth. Just crochet a square using the Sedge Stitch, fasten off, and weave in your ends.

You can add a single crochet border for a neat finish or leave it plain. It’s a practical way to practise this beginner crochet stitch while making something useful at the same time.

Sedge Stitch Video Tutorial

If you prefer to learn by watching, you can follow along with the full Sedge Stitch crochet tutorial video below. I show you step by step how to crochet the Sedge Stitch slowly and clearly, making it perfect for beginners.

Sedge Stitch Written Pattern

Abbreviations US Terms

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

st(s) – stitch(es)

sk – skip

Pattern Notes

Ch1 at the start of a row does not count as a stitch.
Multiple of 3.

Chain a multiple of 3 stitches to your desired width.

Row 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in same st, [sk2, sc, hdc & dc in next st] repeat across until last st, sc in last st. Turn.

Row 2 ch1, hdc & dc in 1st st, [sk2, sc, hdc & dc in next st] repeat across until last st, sc in last st. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until desired length.

a piece of crochet in the sedge stitch crocheted in soft rainbow coloured yarn

Final Thoughts

The Sedge Stitch crochet stitch is one of the best easy crochet stitches for beginners who want to make their first blanket or scarf. It’s a simple one row repeat stitch, it creates beautiful texture, and it’s relaxing to work once you’ve memorised the pattern.

If you’re building your crochet stitch library or searching for easy blanket stitches that don’t require complicated counting, this is definitely one to try.

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