How to Crochet Sedge Stitch (Easy Textured Stitch)

The crochet sedge stitch creates thick, textured fabric by combining single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches. This reversible stitch works beautifully for blankets, scarves, washcloths, bags, and cozy crochet accessories. Although the sedge stitch looks decorative, it uses simple, repeating rows that are suitable for beginners. This tutorial will show you how to crochet sedge stitch step by step.

What is Sedge Stitch?

The Sedge crochet stitch is a beautiful, puffy stitch that is really easy to create! It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter who has never come across this stitch before. This stitch will be useful to you! It is one of those stitches that looks really complicated but is actually super easy.

New to crochet? Learn the most important beginner techniques in the crochet stitches guide.

Sedge stitch creates a thick, textured fabric with small puffed triangular shapes formed by grouped stitches. The texture is soft, slightly raised, and fully reversible.

How to Crochet Sedge Stitch (Step-by Step)

Even if you’re new to crochet, this is a breeze! You will be able to crochet sedge stitch if you are familiar with single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.

To work it, you need to be able to crochet single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. You will be working all three into one stitch and then skipping stitches. As a result of working the three stitches into one, you get the lovely “puff” of this stitch. It is completely reversible and works up quickly. Let’s investigate exactly how to do this!

Abbreviations

All sedge stitch instructions are written in US crochet terms.

• ch = chain stitch
• sc = single crochet stitch
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sk = skip a stitch
• st = stitch
• rep = repeat

In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet sedge stitch in rows. It is one of those stitches that works best working back and forth. It’s a two-row repetition, so it’s simple to memorize after a few rows.

1. First Sedge Stitch Row

1. Foundation chain: Chain a number that is a multiple of 3. My sample is made with 24 sts.
2. In the 2^nd chain from the hook, work 1 hdc, 1 dc.
3. Sk 2 ch, then work sc, hdc, dc into next ch.
4. *Sk 2 ch, then crochet sc, hdc, dc into next st,
5. Rep from * until the last stitch (it is a 3 stitch repeat). Work 1 sc into that st.
6. Turn work and ch1. (This forms the 1^st sc for the next row.)

2. Second Row

1. Hdc, dc into top of sc from previous row.
2. * Sk 2 and (sc, hdc, dc) all into next sc. (Always be sure to work your 3 st combination into a sc from the previous row.)
3. Rep from * until the last st at the end of the row, work 1 sc into that st. End with a sc, turn work and ch1.

3. Repeat Sedge Stitch Pattern

Repeat row 2 until your fabric reaches the desired length!

Sedge Stitch Projects

The crochet sedge stitch is a flexible stitch that works well for a wide range of crochet items. It’s a great choice for products like a sedge stitch baby blanket or any item like scarves that show both sides because it is completely reversible.

It’s great for accessories like tote bags, shawls, and hats. The thick, puffy stitch design lends itself well to warm wraps, cozy throws, or baby blankets. Its lovely texture and simple stitches also make it ideal for home décor items such as dishcloths or washcloths. You can make a swatch of sedge stitch into a washcloth or dishcloth. Use a cotton yarn in Worsted and a 4.5mm hook. Use a chain of 20 and make a square.

Variations of Sedge Stitch

Modified Sedge Stitch Pattern

This version gives you shorter stitches (i.e. narrower rows) and a denser fabric. It is actually probably the easiest version of this stitch, but it loses some of the ‘triangular’ look that it is named for!

• Row 1: Your foundation ch must be a multiple of 2. My sample is 18 ch. Skip 1 ch, (1 sc, 1 dc) in 2nd ch from hook. *Skip one stitch, then (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next. Repeat from the * all the way across. Turn your work.
• Row 2: Ch1, skip first stitch, *(1 sc, 1 dc) in next stitch. Skip one stitch, then (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next. Repeat from the * all the way across. Turn your work.
• Repeat row 2 until your desired length is reached.

Spiked Sedge Stitch

This variation is called spiked Sedge Stitch and is really just as easy as the conventional one. This variation gives a more “stretched out” version of the sedge stitch and is slightly more textural. This stitch is crocheted in the same manner as the Sedge Stitch, except that your last double crochet stitch is worked as a spike stitch into the space two rows below.

Double crochet spike stitch: YO, insert hook into ch sp 2 rows down, YO, finish the dc as usual. When working the spike, pull your yarn all the way back up to be level with your other stitches.

Row 1: Make a slip knot and chain a multiple of 3 stitches + 2 for the first row. My sample swatch contains 20 ch. (Sc, hdc, and dc) all into the second ch from the hook, * skip 2 ch, then sc, hdc, and dc in the following st. Rep the steps starting with * till you reach the last st. Crochet 1 sc into that st. Ch 1 and turn. So far it is just the same as ordinary Sedge Stitch!

Row 2: Work 1 ch. Work one sc + one hdc into the first st. Make 1 dc spike into the ch space/st under the st you just worked into. Sk two sts and make one sc + one hdc into the following st. Work 1 dc spike into the ch space you were just working into. *Skip 2 sts, make 1 sc + 1 hdc into the next st, work dc spike into the ch space under the st you were just working into, and repeat. Repeat the previous step from * until you reach the last three sts of your row. Sk 2 sts, work 1 sc into the last st of Row 2.

Row 3: Work exactly as row 2, but your dc spike st must be worked into the st two rows below the current row. Row 3 should be repeated until your fabric is the required length.

Sedge Stitch Tips

Here are some tips you can use to get the best results in your sedge stitch:

• Count stitches carefully across each row.
• Always work into the correct stitch combination.
• Use stitch markers if needed while learning.
• Slightly larger hooks create softer drape.
• Practice on a small swatch before larger projects.

I find lighter yarn colors often show the textured stitch pattern most clearly.

Sedge Stitch FAQs

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In Conclusion

The sedge stitch creates thick, textured, reversible crochet fabric using simple grouped stitches and repeating rows. Its soft texture and beginner-friendly pattern make it ideal for blankets, scarves, washcloths, and cozy crochet accessories. Once you become familiar with the stitch repeat, sedge stitch becomes an easy relaxing crochet pattern that works beautifully in both solid colors and stripes.