Stitch of the Month...Sedge Stitch

Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product.

S-e-d-g-e, not Sage

The puff like, shell pattern that this stitch creates really caught my eye. When I looked into this pretty stitch I found you only need to know basic crochet knowledge of chaining, single, half double and double crochets. You will be crocheting multiple stitches into one stitch and skipping stitches. As a result, the puff that is in this pattern appears due to three stitches into one. If this is all "Greek" to you (and even if you speak Greek) I found several illustrations that beautifully show the steps to this mesmerizing stitch:

Add a little Sedge to your life!

Look for the Sedge Stitch in beautiful items like these: hot pads, washcloths, dish towels, & pillows cases (the featured items below are not sold at The Crocheted Moon):

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