Last updated on July 9th, 2026 at 06:49 pm
The Country Cottage Blanket is a cozy crochet project featuring the beautiful texture of the modified sedge stitch. Its relaxing repeat and classic one-color design create a timeless blanket that’s perfect for curling up with a good book or displaying across the back of your favorite chair. Whether you’re making a thoughtful handmade gift or adding warmth to your own home, this pattern is enjoyable from the first row to the last.
I love sitting and relaxing with my cup of coffee by the window watching the weather and enjoying the crochet process.
Pattern at a Glance
| Skill | Confident Beginner |
| Stitch | Modified Sedge |
| Yarn Weight | DK (#3) |
| Hook | H/5 mm |
| Sizes | Baby–King |
| Construction | Flat |
| Border | Yes |
Choosing the Right Blanket Size
One of the best features of this pattern is that it includes eight blanket sizes, making it easy to crochet the perfect blanket for any occasion. Whether you’re making a cozy baby gift, a lap blanket for your favorite reading chair, a throw for the living room, or a bed-sized blanket, there’s a size that’s just right.
If you’re not sure which size to choose, the guide below can help. Think about how you plan to use your finished blanket and select the size that best fits your needs. Remember, the finished measurements are approximate and may vary slightly depending on your crochet tension and yarn choice.
| Blanket Size | Finished Size | Great For |
| Baby | 30″ x 36″ | Baby showers, strollers, tummy time, and nursery use |
| Lap / Small Throw | 33″ x 50″ | Reading chairs, wheelchairs, travel, or keeping your legs warm |
| Medium Throw | 42″ x 60″ | Curling up on the couch or everyday use |
| Large Throw | 50″ x 70″ | Sofa blankets, afternoon naps, or sharing with a child |
| X-Large Throw | 60″ x 75″ | Oversized couch blanket or cozy movie nights |
| Twin | 66″ x 90″ | Twin-size beds or a generous throw |
| Queen | 90″ x 100″ | Queen-size beds |
| King | 108″ x 100″ | King-size beds or extra coverage |
Crochet Sedge Stitch Blanket Pattern
With this simple sedge stitch pattern, you can create a beautiful, rustic-inspired blanket in no time. I used one color of yarn all the way through with this blanket to create a serene looking throw. Once you get the hang of this repeating pattern, it is easy to crochet.
It is easy to tell where you left off and what stitch to start on.
Best of all, it’s easy to crochet. You’ll be able to whip up this blanket in no time at all.
If you’re in the mood for some cozy crochet this winter, look no further than this charming Country Cottage Blanket Pattern. The intricate design is perfect for those colder days when you want to curl up with a good book and a warm cup of coffee, chocolate or tea.
Let’s get started on the pattern.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Multiple blanket sizes included
- Easy relaxing repeat
- Great TV crochet project
- Gorgeous texture using simple stitches
- Uses only one yarn color
- Beginner friendly after the first few rows
Modified Sedge Stitch
While this is the traditional sedge stitch after the first few rows, it starts out modified.
Normally, you skip chain stitches in the first row and work three stitches in a chain. If you plan on crocheting a border on your blanket, this can cause the border to pull the yarn away from the first row. I am not a fan of the unsightly gaps on this end. It is much more professional looking if the bottom, top, and sides look similar.
Therefore, I worked the half double crochet in each stitch across for row 1. This provides a nice sturdy base to work from. When the border is crocheted, there is no unsightly gap.
You can find the full tutorial for the sedge stitch along with the video tutorials for both left and right hand crocheters on the website.
Yarn Recommendations
I designed this blanket using Lion Brand Coboo, a lightweight DK (#3) cotton and bamboo blend that creates a soft blanket with beautiful drape. The smooth texture helps the modified sedge stitch stand out while giving the finished blanket a cozy, relaxed feel that’s perfect for every season.
If you’d like to use a different yarn, choose another DK (#3) weight yarn with a similar softness and drape. Keep in mind that different fibers can change the look and feel of the finished blanket. Cotton blends create crisp stitch definition, while acrylic yarns tend to produce a loftier, warmer blanket.
Yarn Substitutions
If Lion Brand Coboo isn’t available, these yarns are excellent alternatives:
- Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend
- Premier Cotton Fair
- Hobbii Friends Cotton Silk
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
- Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo + Cotton
- Universal Bamboo Pop
If you decide to substitute yarn, be sure to make a gauge swatch before beginning your blanket. Even yarns in the same weight category can vary slightly in thickness, which can affect the finished size and the amount of yarn you’ll need.
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Directions: Country Cottage Blanket Pattern
Skill Level
Confident Beginner to Intermediate Crocheter
You should be able to crochet the single crochet, half double crochet, herringbone half double crochet, and double crochet to work the Sedge Stitch.
Gauge
Approximately 14 stitches and 10 rows every 4 X 4 inches.
Size
This pattern comes in 8 suggested Sizes.
- Baby = 30 x 36
- Lap/Small Throw = 33 x 50 (Size Shown)
- Medium Throw = 42 x 60
- Large Throw = 50 x 70
- X-Large Throw = 60 x 75
- Twin = 66 x 90
- Queen = 90 x 100
- King = 108 x 100
Changing the Size
This pattern uses multiples of 3 for the beginning chain. That means 3 X 7 = 21. Change the length by adding or decreasing rows.
Materials
Lion Brand Coboo Yarn.
3 Light / DK. 232 yards/212 meters. 51% Cotton, 49% Rayon from Bamboo. Machine Wash, Machine Dry
Color: Beige
- Baby = 1,080 yards or 5 skeins.
- Lap/Small Throw = 1,650 yards or 8 skeins. (Size Shown)
- Medium Throw = 2,700 yards or 12 skeins.
- Large Throw = 3,700 yards or 17 skeins.
- X-Large Throw = 4,700 yards or 21 skeins.
- Twin = 6,730 yards or 30 skeins.
- Queen = 9,500 yards or 41 skeins.
- King = 11,200 yards or 49 skeins.
Crochet Hook Size H 5.00 mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- DC = Double Crochet
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- HHDC = Herringbone Half Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SP = Space
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Pattern Notes
Each row has a turning chain, and you will turn at the end of each row.
This pattern is written in U.S. Crochet Terms.
One small change makes a big difference in this blanket. Rather than beginning the traditional sedge stitch directly into the foundation chain, I first crochet a row of half double crochet stitches. It only takes one extra row, but it creates a much cleaner edge for adding a border and helps the top and bottom of the blanket look more balanced.
Crochet Stitches with YouTube Video Tutorials
Chain Stitch (CH)
Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot on the crochet hook. Leave about a 5-inch tail on the yarn. This will be woven later.
Next snug up the yarn loop that is on the crochet hook; while it should be firm, it should also be loose enough to slide on the hook with ease.
Keeping the loop on the hook, wrap the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front. Draw the yarn through the loop. You’ve just made a chain stitch. Yarn over again and draw the yarn through the loop on the hook. Continue yarning over and drawing the yarn through the loop on the hook to make more chain stitches.
HOW TO CROCHET THE CHAIN STITCH video tutorial
Double Crochet Stitch (DC)
Yarn over, insert the hook in a stitch and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Half Double Crochet (HDC)
Yarn over, insert the hook through a stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. For height, this stitch is between the single crochet and double crochet.
HOW TO CROCHET THE HALF DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Herringbone Half Double Crochet (HHDC)
Yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop. Pull this loop through the first loop on the hook. Next, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
HERRINGBONE HALD DOUBLE CROCHET VIDEO
Single Crochet (SC)
Insert the hook in a stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE SINGLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Tutorial on How to Crochet the Sedge Stitch
How to Crochet the Sedge Stitch: Right Hand
How to Crochet the Sedge Stitch: Left Hand
Begin
Begin by making a slip knot on the crochet hook. Next snug up the yarn loop that is on the crochet hook; while it should be firm, it should also be loose enough to slide on the hook with ease.
Here are the suggested chain stitches for each size:
- Baby = Chain 111
- Lap/Small Throw = Chain 120 (Size Shown)
- Medium Throw = Chain 153
- Large Throw = Chain 183
- X-Large Throw = Chain 222
- Twin = Chain 243
- Queen = Chain 330
- King = Chain 396
Row 1
Modified Sedge Stitch Beginning. This pattern begins with a foundation row of half double crochet stitches before transitioning to the traditional sedge stitch repeat. This modification creates a cleaner starting edge, provides a sturdy foundation for the blanket, and makes adding a border much easier.
In the second chain from the hook work HDC and in each ST across. End with a HDC in the last ST. CH 1. Turn
Row 2
(HDC, DC) in the first ST. [SK 2 STs in previous row. In the next SP work (SC, HDC, DC)] Repeat between [ ] across. End with SC in last ST. CH 1. Turn
Row 3
(HDC, DC) in the first ST. [SK 2 STs in previous row. In the next SC SP work (SC, HDC, DC)] Repeat between [ ] across. End with SC in last ST. CH 1. Turn
Rows 4 and Beyond
Repeat row 3.
Here are the suggested rows for each size:
- Baby = 91 rows
- Lap/Small Throw = 126 rows (Size Shown)
- Medium Throw = 150 rows
- Large Throw = 176 rows
- X-Large Throw = 188 rows
- Twin = 225 rows
- Queen = 248 rows
- King = 248 rows
Finishing
Weave in yarn ends and remove excess yarn.
Crochet Border
Rows 1-3
CH 2, work a HHDC in each ST. Work 3 HHDC in each corner ST. Join with a SL ST into the top Ch of the first CH 2.
Finishing
Weave in yarn ends and remove excess yarn.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.