Crochet shawls are a fantastic way to add some style and warmth to your wardrobe, and there are so many different patterns to choose from. Today, I’ll be introducing a new rectangular crochet shawl pattern that is perfect for any season that uses the Sedge Stitch.
Materials
The Sedge Stitch shawl is a rectangular shawl that is worked lengthwise using a worsted weight yarn and an H/8 (5mm) crochet hook. I used Caron Jumbo yarn in Blue Raspberry.
Design
The shawl’s main stitch is the Sedge Stitch which uses a single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches. It’s a one row repeat so the shawl works up quickly.
One of the unique features of the Sedge Stitch shawl is its use of color. The shawl is worked using variegated yarn, which gives a lot of color to the piece without having to weave in a ton of ends. This shawl is for my daughter, so I wanted to create it using her favorite color – teal!
The Sedge Stitch crochet shawl’s finished size is 20 inches wide by 52 inches long, making it the perfect size to wear as a wrap or a scarf. You can easily adjust the size of the shawl by working fewer or more rows, depending on your preference.
The shawl pattern is suitable for crocheters of all skill levels. The pattern includes written instructions, step by step pictures, and a video link to doing the Sedge Stitch making it easy to follow along with.
The Sedge Stitch shawl is a beautiful and versatile pattern that is perfect for anyone looking to add a new crochet project to their pattern stash. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is sure to be a fun and easy project to work on.
You can see a free copy of the Sedge Stitch Crochet Shawl pattern below. If you’d like a formatted PDF printable with step by step instructions of the pattern you can get it from my Etsy shop.
Pattern Instructions
CROCHET / SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner
MATERIALS
Size: US H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Caron® Jumbo™
2 skeins 09050 Blue Raspberry – 12oz / 340g; 595 yds/ 544m
Notions: Yarn Needle
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double Crochet
Fpdc = Front Post Double Crochet
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl st = Slip Stitch
Sp = Space
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Yo = Yarn Over
MEASUREMENTS
Approx Dimensions: 20” / 49 cm wide and 52” / 133 cm wide
GAUGE
12 sts and 8 rows = 4” (10cm) in Sedge Stitch
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Notes:
- Pattern is written using American terms.
- For the foundation chain, make a chain length in a multiple of 3+1.
- Sedge stitch is a 1 row repeat.
- Sedge stitch is made up of 1sc, 1hdc, and 1dc in the same stitch.
- Front of the shawl is created using fpdc stitches. The front of the shawl is completed separately.
- Back of the shawl is the long side made up of the 5hdc sts together and completed as you work shawl.
Special Stitches:
Fpdc (front post double crochet):
Yo, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on your hook.
FOUNDATION ROW: Ch 58.
ROW 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across. (57)
ROW 2: Ch2 and turn, hdc in next 5 sts, *[1sc, 1hdc, 1dc] in next st, sk 2 sts, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (57)
ROW 3: Ch2 and turn, hdc in 1st st, sk 2 sts, *[1sc, 1hdc, 1dc] in next st (top of sc), sk 2, rep from * across to last 5 sts. Hdc in last 5 sts. (57)
ROW 4: Ch2 and turn, hdc in next 5 sts, *sk 2 sts, [1sc, 1hdc, 1dc] in next st, rep from * to last st, hdc in last st. (57)
ROW 5 -111: Rep rows 3 and 4 until desired length.
Front of Shawl edging (completed separately)
Start on the long side with the 1hdc at end of row
ROW 1: Sc in each st across (on long edge)
ROW 2: Ch3, turn, dc in 1st st and each st across.
ROW 3: Ch3, turn, dc in 2nd st, fpdc in next st and each st across to last st, dc in last st.
ROW 4-6: Rep row 3 and finish off at end of row 6.
Pockets (make 2)
FR: Ch 27
ROW 1: Sk 2 ch (counts as 1sc), [hdc, dc] into next ch, *sk 2 ch, [1sc, 1hdc, 1dc] into next ch, rep from * to last 3 ch, sk 2 ch, 1sc in last ch, turn.
ROW 2: Ch 1 (counts as 1sc), [hdc, dc] into next st, *sk [1dc, 1hdc], work [1sc, 1hdc, 1dc] in next sc, rep from * to last 3 sts, sk [1dc, 1hdc], 1sc in ch 1, turn.
ROW 3-18: Rep row 2. Finish off at end of row 18.
Using a yarn needle, attach pockets in the center of each end approx 1” from bottom.
Fringe:
Cut lengths of yarn approx 13” [33cm] long. Taking 2 strands together, knot into fringe in every other st across on both ends of the shawl. Trim fringe evenly.
Weave in ends.
Block shawl if needed.
Permissions + copyright
Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back this post. Do NOT use my photos as your own sales photos.
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Have an amazing day!
Heather
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