I am so excited about Block #4 of the 2019 Stash Busting Crochet Along! The stitch featured in today’s crochet square pattern is the sedge stitch. It has TONS of texture and only has a one row repeat.
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I love seeing all your creative blocks in the crochet group on Facebook. Seriously the colors and modifications you all are making to suit your individual crochet styles are so awesome. If you aren’t a part of the club, you should join us, show off your squares and ask your questions, either me or one of the other talented crocheters in there are ready and willing to help.
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How to Crochet the Sedge Stitch
*scroll down for the square pattern
This stitch is made by crocheting a single crochet and 2 double crochets into the same stitch, skipping 2 stitches and then repeating that pattern across your piece. You’ll repeat this pattern for each row. After row 1, all your single/2 double crochet groups will be worked into the single crochet of the previous row. You’ll skip the 2 double crochets every time.
If you want to use this stitch pattern on another project or want to modify the size of this one, you’ll need to start with a multiple of 3 chains plus 2 more.
I did my square in a solid color, but as with every other square, you do you! Stripes, solid, color blocked, whatever you want! I can’t wait to see them. You can share a picture with me on Ravelry or Facebook. You can also use #2019StashBustingCAL on Instagram!
Sedge Stitch Video Tutorial
Materials
-110 Yds #4 worsted weight yarn (Bernat Super Value used in sample)
-5.5mm crochet hook
-Needle to weave in ends
-Scissors
Gauge and Sizing
-Gauge: 8 sts (or 2.5 sc/2dc groups) x 5 rows = 2 in
-Pattern: ch multiple of 3 + 2 and follow pattern
-Finished Size: 12 in x 12 in
Abbreviations
-I use US Terminology
-Ch(s): chain(s)
-Dc: double crochet
-Sc: single crochet
-St(s): stitch(es)
-Sl st: slip stitch
Notes
-Ch 1 does not count as a st
-To make bigger or smaller chain a multiple of 3 + 2
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Sedge Stitch Crochet Square Pattern
Ch 38 to start
Row 1: (sc, 2 dc) in 2nd ch from hook, skip 2 chs, *(sc, 2 dc) in next ch, skip 2 chs. Repeat from * across. Sc in last ch. Turn (37 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, 2 dc) in same st as ch 1, skip 2 sts, *(sc, 2 dc) in next st, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across. Sc in last st. Turn. (37 sts)
Repeat row 2 until piece is square. There are 30 rows in the sample. Do not turn after last row. Continue to border.
Border
You will be working in joined rounds now.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around placing 3 sts in each corner. Join to top of 1st sc with sl st.
Repeat Rnd 1 until square measure 12 inches. I did 2 rounds for the sample. Finish off and weave in ends.
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Thank you for this pattern and the clear instructions. I have seen this pattern before on a different website, but didn’t try to crochet it because it seemed complicated and I just wanted an easy-to-follow pattern. Now that you have solved that problem I’m going to try this. While I was reading the pattern and admiring the texture shown in the photographs I thought about an afghan made in this stitch, with the 12 inch squares, however done in a 2 colour block checkerboard pattern. I’m not sure if I’ve gone off the rails on this but I’ll try it as a baby blanket first. At least then I won’t have too many squares to sew together when I’m done crocheting!
Where is the chain 1 stitch? I am confused. The only mention of a chain 1 is in second row, so please help. thank you.
by the way I love all these sampler blocks
Michelle
I don’t see block #2, did I miss it somewhere, please advise, thank you.
Block 2 is there you just need to go back in the blog.
I got this stitch in my email last night from another crocheter I follow and wanted to try it and today that is your stitch for my next square. The only difference is she does sc, hdc, dc in each stitch…either way I can’t wait to try this out! I am enjoying this, 2 squares a month even I can’t get bored mored making an afghan…just get anxious waiting for each one to get in my email LOL
Did i miss block 2?
I am loving this CAL and introduced it to my crochet group. Just wondering what the plan might be for joining as each block has a different count of single crochets on the border edges.
It’s truly a testament to the fun of this CAL, I promised myself no BOM’s or swaps this year. I am a quilter with a ton of swap blocks that need to be made into quilts, but I can’t stop joining the next fun BOM or swap!
So faithful to that promised, here this CAL appears and I thought okay in the evenings! Lol I am sworn to secrecy as I have a friend that helps keep me in Line! I don’t t dare tell her about this CAL! Lol
I love your blog. Thank you for this pattern. I love making the 12” squares, especially an Afghan where all the squares are different, and I learn new stitches. I have crocheted for over 50 years and still learning new things. Thank you so much!