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The V-Stitch
To do the V-stitch, just double crochet, chain, and double crochet again in the same stitch or chain space. It really is that simple! And in this photo tutorial, I’ll teach you exactly how to make a V-stitch swatch, so the next time you see “V-st” in a pattern, you’ll be ready to go!
How to Crochet the V-Stitch (Photo Tutorial)
Step 1: Chain a multiple of 3. I chose to chain 30.
Row 1
Step 2: Double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook.
Step 3: Chain 1.
Step 4: Double crochet in the same chain as your first double crochet. This completes your first V-stitch! You’ll sometimes see the V-stitch abbreviated as (dc, ch, dc).
Step 5: Skip 2 chains.
Step 6: In the third chain from your hook, do another V-stitch (dc, ch, dc).
Step 7: Repeat this pattern (skip 2 chains, V stitch in the 3rd chain) down the length of your starting chain.
Step 8: After your final V-stitch, there will be 2 chains remaining. Skip one chain and double crochet in the last chain.
Row 2:
Step 9: Chain 2 and turn your work.
You will now be working into the chain spaces of Row 1’s V-stitches, rather than into a starting chain. You will not be working into the spaces between the stitches. The red arrows show where to work your stitches. The black X’s show where not to work your stitches.
Step 10: Do a V-stitch (dc, ch, dc) into each chain space of Row 1’s V-stitches, until you reach the end of the row.
Step 11: Double crochet into the turning chain of the previous row.
You’ll notice I changed colors at the end of this row, so that Row 3 will be white instead of pink. Here’s a mini tutorial on how to change colors during a double crochet, and you can also check out the V-Stitch video tutorial linked below to see a color change in action.
How to change colors during a double crochet:
Step 1: Begin your double crochet like normal (yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, and pull through so that you have 3 loops on your hook).
Step 2: Yarn over and pull through only the first two loops. You’ll have 2 loops on your hook. The next part will differ from a standard double crochet.
Step 3: Instead of yarning over with the pink yarn, put the white yarn on your hook.
Step 4: Pull the white yarn through both pink loops. At this point you can cut the pink yarn and tie the pink and white tails to keep the new yarn in place.
Now we can move on to Row 3 of our swatch!
Rows 3-10
Step 12: Repeat row two until you feel comfortable with the V-stitch. I did 10 rows total. You can change colors if you want, or make your swatch all one color.
V-Stitch Video Tutorial
Video tutorials can be a super useful way to learn a new stitch, and Hooked by Robin does a great job in her YouTube video!
Project Ideas for the V-Stitch
Now that you know the V-stitch, you can follow tons of fun patterns!
Pretty V-Stitch Blanket Crochet Pattern
This multicolor blanket is made with aran-weight yarn, and of course you can use all your favorite colors! The pattern measurements are for a small 15.5 x 18.5-inch blanket that’s great for newborns, but you can easily add more starting chains and more rows to make the blanket as big as you want.
Fantail Shell Stitch Fingerless Gloves
To make these gorgeous gloves, you’ll need ombre yarn and knowledge of the shell stitch plus the half-double crochet V-stitch. The HDC V-stitch is just like the regular V-stitch, except that you’ll use HDCs instead of double crochets. My favorite thing about this pattern is that it includes both written instructions and a video tutorial!
Uptown Poncho
This stunning poncho is made with three main stitches: the V-stitch, which you’re now a pro at, the lacy shell stitch, and the herringbone half-double crochet. All three are described in the pattern, so you’ll be able to make a poncho quite easily!
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