Learn easy crochet stitches for beginners with this free one row repeat blanket pattern. Sedge stitch, herringbone border, and video tutorial.

If you are looking for a relaxing, rhythmic project that creates a dense, cozy fabric without complicated stitch counting, this crochet one row repeat blanket is an ideal choice, and it uses some of the easiest crochet stitches for beginners. Using the classic sedge stitch, this pattern combines single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet into compact textured clusters that work up quickly while remaining beginner friendly. It is the kind of soothing project you can easily work on while relaxing, because once you establish the foundation row, you only need to remember one single repeating row for the entire blanket body.

To finish the blanket with a polished, modern touch, the textured fabric is framed with two stabilizing single crochet foundation rounds, followed by two rounds of herringbone half double crochet. The subtle slant of the herringbone stitch forms a tailored, ribbon-like edge that lies flat. Below, you will find the complete written instructions, stitch counts, sizing guides, and the video tutorial to guide you through every step. This post is based on the video tutorial by Crafftzy, linked below.

What Will I Learn?

By following this tutorial, you will practice several practical crochet skills:

• Calculating foundation chains using a multiple of 3 plus 1 to fit any blanket width.
• Crocheting the sedge stitch cluster with single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet in one stitch.
• Maintaining straight side edges across repeated rows without dropping or adding stitches.
• Sizing down your crochet hook for the border to prevent flaring or wavy edges.
• Working an even single crochet border foundation along both raw row ends and chain edges.
• Crocheting the herringbone half double crochet stitch and forming neat 3-stitch mitered corners.

Crochet Stitches for Beginners: Why the Sedge Stitch Works

The sedge stitch is one of the crochet stitches for beginners that you can learn in a single row, because it uses only single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. After the foundation row, you repeat the same row until the blanket is the size you want, so there is no chart to follow and no complicated stitch counting.

Materials and Tools

Below is the list of supplies used for the sample blanket shown in the tutorial:

• Yarn: Double Knit yarn (DK / light worsted / 8-ply / weight 3). The sample project uses rich Teal for the blanket body and clean White for the border rounds. (Approximately 400 g of main color and 100 g of border color).
• Main Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (US I/9) hook for the blanket body. A slightly larger hook gives the sedge stitch supple drape.
• Border Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7) hook. Sizing down by one full millimeter tightens border tension and prevents edge ripples.
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in yarn tails.
• Scissors: For cutting yarn.
• Tape Measure: For checking blanket dimensions.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The finished baby blanket in the tutorial measures 80 cm by 80 cm (approximately 31.5 inches by 31.5 inches). Because the stitch pattern uses a simple formula, you can easily adjust the width and length to make any size.

The foundation chain rule for the sedge stitch is any multiple of 3 plus 1 extra chain. For the 80 cm wide blanket, chain 106 (3 times 35 equals 105, plus 1 equals 106). Work your foundation row of single crochet (leaving 105 stitches), and then repeat Row 2 until your blanket reaches your desired height. The sample blanket consists of 1 single crochet foundation row plus 79 sedge stitch pattern rows, giving 80 rows total.

Blanket Size	Approximate Dimensions	Starting Chain (Multiple of 3 + 1)	Estimated Total Rows
Baby Lovey	35 cm x 35 cm (14″ x 14″)	Chain 46 (45 sc)	36 rows
Stroller / Crib (Sample Size)	80 cm x 80 cm (31.5″ x 31.5″)	Chain 106 (105 sc)	80 rows
Toddler Blanket	100 cm x 100 cm (40″ x 40″)	Chain 133 (132 sc)	100 rows
Throw Blanket	120 cm x 150 cm (48″ x 60″)	Chain 160 (159 sc)	150 rows

Pattern Notes

• Crochet Terms: Written in standard US crochet terms.
• Turning Chain: The chain 1 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch. Your first stitch goes directly into the very first stitch of the row.
• Hook Change for the Border: Switch from your 5.5 mm body hook to your 4.5 mm border hook before starting Round 1 of the border.
• Working Over Tails: When working Round 1 along the bottom chain edge, crochet directly over the starting yarn tail to save finishing time.

Terms and Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• HHDC: herringbone half double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sk: skip
• rep: repeat
• yo: yarn over

Sedge Stitch Blanket Body Pattern

Use your 5.5 mm crochet hook and Teal yarn. Begin with a slip knot.

Foundation Chain and Row 1

Foundation Chain: Chain 106 loosely (or any multiple of 3 plus 1 chain).

Row 1: Insert your hook into the second chain from the hook and work 1 sc. Work 1 sc into each chain across. (105 sc). Turn your work.

Row 2 (The Repeat Row)

Row 2: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn.

1. Work (1 hdc, 1 dc) directly into the first stitch.
2. *Skip the next 2 stitches. Into the next stitch, work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc) all into the same stitch space.*
3. Repeat from * to * across the row until 2 stitches remain.
4. Skip 1 stitch. Work 1 sc into the very last stitch. (34 full clusters, 1 initial half-cluster, 1 ending sc; 105 sts total). Turn.

Row 3 and All Subsequent Rows

Rows 3 to 80: Repeat Row 2. Chain 1, turn. Work (1 hdc, 1 dc) into the first stitch. *Skip 2 stitches. Into the next stitch (the single crochet of the previous cluster), work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc).* Repeat across to the last 2 stitches. Skip 1 stitch, work 1 sc into the last stitch (the top of the starting hdc from the previous row). Turn.

Continue repeating Row 2 until your blanket reaches 80 rows total (Row 1 plus 79 sedge stitch rows). At the end of Row 80, finish with 1 sc in the last stitch. Do not turn your work and do not fasten off.

Herringbone Border Pattern

Switch to your 4.5 mm crochet hook. Keep your work facing forward with the blanket body yarn attached.

Round 1: First Single Crochet Foundation Round

Round 1 (Main Color, 4.5 mm Hook):

1. Corner 1: Work 2 more sc into the same corner space as the final sc of Row 80 (creating a 3-sc corner).
2. First Side Edge: Work 1 sc into each row end along the side edge (approximately 80 sc). Place stitches evenly without stretching or crowding.
3. Corner 2: Work 3 sc into the bottom corner stitch.
4. Bottom Edge: Work 1 sc into each chain along the bottom edge, crocheting over the yarn tail. (105 sc).
5. Corner 3: Work 3 sc into the next corner stitch.
6. Second Side Edge: Work single crochets evenly up the second side edge. (Approximately 80 sc).
7. Corner 4: Work 3 sc into the corner stitch on the top edge.
8. Top Edge: Work 1 sc into each stitch across Row 80. (105 sc).
9. Join: Slip stitch into the first sc of Corner 1.

Round 2: Second Single Crochet Foundation Round

Round 2 (Main Color, 4.5 mm Hook):

1. Work 3 sc directly into the same space as the slip stitch (the middle stitch of the corner group).
2. Work 1 sc into each stitch across each side, placing 3 sc into the middle stitch of every 3-sc corner around the perimeter.
3. Slip stitch into the first sc of the round. Fasten off main color yarn and weave in the tail.

How to Work Herringbone Half Double Crochet (HHDC)

1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
3. Gently pull the first loop through the second loop on your hook (2 loops remaining).
4. Yarn over and pull through both loops. (1 HHDC completed).

Round 3: First Herringbone Border Round

Round 3 (White Yarn, 4.5 mm Hook):

1. Attach White yarn with a slip stitch into the middle stitch of any 3-sc corner.
2. Work 2 HHDC into the same corner stitch.
3. Work 1 HHDC into each stitch along the side edge.
4. At each corner, work 3 HHDC into the middle stitch of the 3-sc group.
5. Continue around all four sides. At the starting corner, work 1 final HHDC in the first space (completing the 3-HHDC corner), then slip stitch into the top of the first HHDC.

Round 4: Second Herringbone Border Round

Round 4 (White Yarn, 4.5 mm Hook):

1. Chain 1. Work 3 HHDC into the joining space (the center of the corner).
2. Work 1 HHDC into each stitch along each side, placing 3 HHDC into the middle stitch of each corner group.
3. Slip stitch into the top of the first HHDC. Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.

Written Pattern Summary Table

Section / Round	Hook Size	Yarn Color	Key Instructions	Corner Treatment
Foundation Chain	5.5 mm	Teal	Chain 106 (multiple of 3 + 1)	N/A
Body: Row 1	5.5 mm	Teal	1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (105 sts)	Turn
Body: Rows 2-80	5.5 mm	Teal	Ch 1, (1 hdc, 1 dc) in 1st st. *Sk 2, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st.* Rep to last 2 sts, sk 1, 1 sc in last st	Turn
Border: Round 1	4.5 mm	Teal	1 sc in each st and row end evenly around perimeter	3 sc in each corner
Border: Round 2	4.5 mm	Teal	1 sc in each st around; sl st to join and fasten off	3 sc in middle corner st
Border: Round 3	4.5 mm	White	Attach yarn in corner; 1 HHDC in each st around	3 HHDC in middle corner st
Border: Round 4	4.5 mm	White	Ch 1, 1 HHDC in each st around; sl st to join and fasten off	3 HHDC in middle corner st

Video Tutorial

Watch the full video tutorial: Easy Crochet Blanket for Beginners | One Row Repeat Pattern Tutorial by Crafftzy.

Tips and Common Mistakes

• Count Your Initial Chains: Double-check that your starting chain is a multiple of 3 plus 1 so that each row ends evenly with a single crochet.
• Identify the Ending Stitches: In Row 2, place your final single crochet directly into the top of the beginning half double crochet from the row below.
• Spacing Single Crochets on Raw Edges: Place approximately 1 single crochet per row end. Too many stitches cause wavy edges, while too few cause pulling.
• Mind the Hook Size Change: Switching from the 5.5 mm hook to the 4.5 mm hook for the border keeps the outer edges flat and square.
• Forming the Herringbone Slant: Pull the first loop directly through the middle loop without an extra yarn over to create the characteristic angled texture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the sedge stitch completely reversible?

Yes, the sedge stitch creates an identical, rich texture on both the front and back of the blanket because you turn your work after each row.

Can I make this blanket with worsted weight yarn?

You can make this blanket with any yarn weight. If using worsted weight (Aran / weight 4) yarn, try a 6.0 mm hook for the body and a 5.0 mm hook for the border.

Why is my border curling or ruffling?

Ruffling usually occurs when too many single crochet stitches are worked along the row ends in Border Round 1. Switching to a 4.5 mm hook and spacing stitches evenly keeps the edge flat.

How do I care for and block this blanket?

Wash on a gentle cold cycle and lay flat to dry. A light steam blocking on the edges will make the herringbone border crisp and square.

I would love to see your finished blanket makes, so please feel free to share your color choices and photos in the comments below. Happy crocheting, Meryem!