Crochet Spiked Sedge Stitch [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]

Learn how to crochet this beautiful stitch! Fully reversible and just a ONE ROW REPEAT it creates a gorgeous dense fabric - perfect for thick squishy blankets!

This stitch works best if you use 2 colours so the pattern can really shine - in the video I show you step by step how to crochet the stitch, how to float the yarn up the sides AND how to finish the last row for a nice straight edge.

Watch the full step by step video tutorial below or alternatively, keep scrolling for the written pattern :)

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Crochet Spiked Sedge Stitch WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn

For my sample in the photos, I used Cygnet Silcaress DK in the shades White & Buttercup with a 3.5mm Hook.

Abbreviations:

• Ch = Chain

• SC = Single crochet

• HDC = Half Double Crochet

• DC = Double Crochet

• DC Spike = Elongated Double Crochet Stitch worked into the row below - please see video

• Rep = Repeat

• St = Stitch

Pattern multiple: 3 plus 2

Row 1: Create your desired chain length

SC into the 2nd Ch from your hook.

SC into each ch across.

Row 2: Ch1. Turn work. (ch1 does not count as a st)

[SC, HDC & DC] all into the first st.

* skip 2 st, [SC, HDC & DC] into the next. *

Rep * * until you have 3 stitches remaining.

To end, skip 2 st, SC into the last st.

Row 3: Ch1. Turn work. (ch1 does not count as a st)

[SC, HDC] into the first st then DC Spike into the row directly below.

* skip 2 st, [SC, HDC] into the next, then DC Spike diagonally into the row below. *

Rep * * until you have 3 stitches remaining.

To end, skip 2 st, SC into the last st.

IF CHANGING COLOURS, now is the time to change to your new colour.

Keep repeating Row 3 until you reach the length you desire - changing colours every 2 rows

FINAL ROW: To straighten the top edge - Ch1. Turn work. (ch1 does not count as a st)

SC into each stitch across to row

Tie off, and weave in any loose ends.

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin