Master the Sedge Stitch with This Easy Crochet Tutorial

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Making the Slipknot
4. Creating the Initial Chain
5. Making the Half Double Crochet and Double Crochet
6. Skipping Chains and Making Single, Half Double, and Double Crochets
7. Continuing the Repeat Pattern
8. Finishing the Rows
9. Adding More Rows
10. Conclusion

How to Do the Sud Stitch in Crochet

Crocheting is a popular craft that allows you to create beautiful and unique pieces using just a hook and some yarn. One of the many stitch patterns you can learn is the Sud Stitch, a textured stitch that resembles the blanket stitch. In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of creating this stitch and show you how you can use it to make various crochet projects. So grab your yarn, hook, and let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before we begin, let's gather all the materials you'll need for this tutorial. You'll require the following:

1. Worsted weight yarn (any color of your choice)
2. Crochet hook (I recommend using a 5.5mm or I-9 hook)
3. Scissors
4. Yarn needle (optional, for weaving in ends)

Make sure to choose a crochet hook size that matches the recommended hook size for your yarn. This ensures that your stitches and tension are consistent throughout the project.

Making the Slipknot

To start the Sud Stitch, we first need to create a slipknot. This loop will serve as the starting point for your crochet work. Here's how you can make a slipknot:

1. Hold the yarn in your dominant hand, leaving a tail of about 4-6 inches.
2. Cross the working end of the yarn over the tail, forming a loop.
3. Insert your crochet hook through the loop from front to back, catching the working end of the yarn.
4. Pull the working end of the yarn through the loop, creating a new loop on your hook.
5. Gently tighten the slipknot by pulling on both ends of the yarn.

Now that you have a slipknot on your hook, we're ready to begin creating the Sud Stitch!

Creating the Initial Chain

The Sud Stitch is made up of a multiple of three chains, so we'll start by making a chain of three plus three for the desired length of your project. For this tutorial, we'll make a chain of 30. Here's how you can create the initial chain:

1. Hold the slipknot on your hook.
2. Wrap the yarn over your hook from back to front, creating a yarn-over.
3. Pull the yarn through the loop on your hook, forming the first chain.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 (yarn-over and pull through loop) until you have the desired number of chains. In this case, make 30 chains.

Remember to keep a relaxed grip on the hook and yarn, ensuring that your stitches are neither too tight nor too loose. Adjust your tension if needed to maintain consistent stitch sizes.

Making the Half Double Crochet and Double Crochet

Now that you have your initial chain ready, we'll move on to making the half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) stitches. These stitches will form the basis of the Sud Stitch pattern. Here's how you can make the hdc and dc stitches:

1. Skip the first two chains from your hook, as they will count as the first hdc and dc.
2. Insert your hook into the third chain from your hook.
3. Yarn over your hook from back to front.
4. Insert your hook through the chain, creating a yarn-over.
5. Pull the yarn through the chain, resulting in three loops on your hook.
6. Yarn over your hook again.
7. Pull the yarn through all three loops on your hook, completing the hdc stitch.

Next, let's make the dc stitch in the same chain:

8. Yarn over your hook from back to front.
9. Insert your hook into the same chain.
10. Yarn over your hook from back to front, creating a yarn-over.
11. Pull the yarn through the chain, resulting in three loops on your hook.
12. Yarn over your hook again.
13. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook, leaving two loops remaining.
14. Yarn over your hook once more.
15. Pull the yarn through the last two loops on your hook, completing the dc stitch.

Congratulations! You have just created the first cluster of the Sud Stitch pattern. Now let's continue with the repeat pattern to make the rest of the row.

Skipping Chains and Making Single, Half Double, and Double Crochets

To create the textured pattern of the Sud Stitch, we'll alternate between single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), and double crochet (dc) stitches. Here's how you can do it:

1. Skip the next two chains from your hook.
2. Insert your hook into the next chain.
3. Make a single crochet by yarn-over and pulling through the chain, resulting in two loops on your hook.
4. Yarn over and pull through both loops, completing the sc stitch.
5. Make a half double crochet by yarn-over, insert your hook into the same chain, and yarn-over again.
6. Pull the yarn through the chain, resulting in three loops on your hook.
7. Yarn over and pull through all three loops, completing the hdc stitch.
8. Make a double crochet by yarn-over, insert your hook into the same chain, and yarn-over again.
9. Pull the yarn through the chain, resulting in three loops on your hook.
10. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, leaving two loops remaining.
11. Yarn over and pull through the last two loops, completing the dc stitch.

Continue this pattern of skipping two chains and making a single, half double, and double crochet in the next chain until you reach the end of the row.

Continuing the Repeat Pattern

To continue creating the Sud Stitch pattern, you'll follow the same repeat pattern for each row. Here's a summary of the steps:

1. Make a turning chain of one.
2. Start in the first stitch of the previous row, treating the turning chain as a single crochet.
3. Make a hdc and dc in the first stitch.
4. Skip two stitches.
5. Make a sc, hdc, and dc in the next stitch.
6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 until you reach the end of the row, remembering to skip the last two stitches.
7. Make a single crochet in the final stitch, which is the turning chain from the previous row.

By repeating this pattern, row after row, you'll gradually build the textured Sud Stitch pattern.

Finishing the Rows

As you continue working on your Sud Stitch project, you'll notice that the stitches will stack on top of each other, creating a dense and textured fabric. To finish each row and move on to the next, follow these steps:

1. When you reach the end of the row, skip the last two stitches.
2. Make a single crochet into the turning chain from the previous row.
3. This single crochet will serve as the turning chain for the next row, so it's essential to complete it to maintain the pattern.

Continue repeating the Sud Stitch pattern, row after row, until you achieve the desired length for your project.

Adding More Rows

Once you have mastered the Sud Stitch pattern, you can add more rows to create larger and more intricate projects. To add additional rows, follow the repeat pattern described earlier, making sure to start each row with a turning chain of one.

Experiment with different color combinations and yarn types to create unique and beautiful Sud Stitch projects. Whether it's a cozy scarf, an elegant blanket, or a decorative dishcloth, the Sud Stitch will add a touch of sophistication to your crochet creations.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Sud Stitch is a versatile and visually appealing crochet stitch that can be used to create various projects. From scarves and blankets to dishcloths and more, the textured pattern of the Sud Stitch adds depth and beauty to your crochet work.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to do the Sud Stitch. If you have any questions or suggestions for future crochet tutorials, please leave a comment below. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more crochet-related content.

Happy crocheting!