Crochet stitch · (dc, ch 1, dc) in one stitch
V-stitch
A V-stitch is two double crochet in the same stitch with a chain 1 between them, so they open into a V. On the next row, each V goes into the chain space at the middle of the V below, and the Vs stack into an airy, drapey fabric that grows quickly. It's a classic for baby blankets, shawls and summer tops.
- Stitch
- (dc, ch 1, dc) in one place
- Repeat
- 3 chains for each V
- Edges
- A dc at each end
- UK terms
- (tr, ch 1, tr)
How to
How to crochet v-stitch
- Chain 16 for 4 Vs (each extra V needs 3 more chains). Row 1: the last 3 chains count as a dc. Starting in the 4th ch from the hook, skip the next ch, then [V in the next ch, skip 2 ch] 3 times, V in the next ch, skip 1 ch, and dc in the last ch.
- Row 2: ch 3 (counts as a dc) and turn. Work a V in the ch-1 space of each V across, and dc in the top of the beginning ch-3.
- Repeat row 2. Every V sits on the V below.
Chart
V-stitch chart
Reading this chart
- Start at the bottom. Each row begins at its number, beside its turning chain, and the rows turn back and forth.
- Rows alternate dark and blue so they read apart.
- The key under the chart names every symbol, following the Craft Yarn Council chart standard.
Drawn by Krowshea from the checked counts. New to charts? How to read crochet charts.
Written pattern
The swatch, row by row
Written in US crochet terms
Ch 16.
- 1
The last 3 ch count as the first dc. Starting in the 4th ch from the hook, sk next ch, [vee in next ch, sk next 2 ch] 3 times, vee in next ch, sk next ch, dc in next ch, turn.
10 dc, 4 sps - 2–4
Ch 3 (counts as a dc), *vee in next sp; rep from * across, dc in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn.
10 dc, 4 spsFasten off and weave in ends.
Written in UK crochet terms
Ch 16.
- 1
The last 3 ch count as the first tr. Starting in the 4th ch from the hook, miss next ch, [vee in next ch, miss next 2 ch] 3 times, vee in next ch, miss next ch, tr in next ch, turn.
10 tr, 4 sps - 2–4
Ch 3 (counts as a tr), *vee in next sp; rep from * across, tr in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn.
10 tr, 4 spsFasten off and weave in ends.
Tips
Tips
Into the V
Work each new V into the ch-1 space at the center of the V below, not into its dc.
Count Vs
Count Vs, not stitches: the swatch has 4 Vs and a dc at each end on every row.
Lacier
For a more open V, chain 2 at its center: (dc, ch 2, dc).
More stitches
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Use it in your own pattern
In the Krowshea Studio, members will be able to:
- Add V-stitch groups from the stitch group palette
- See it as a chart, in color and in 3D Yarn as you build
- Have every row counted and checked
- Read it in US or UK terms and print it