The V-stitch is a decorative crochet stitch that creates a repeating V-shaped pattern. It’s made up of a combination of double crochets and chain stitches. Here’s how to work the V-stitch:
- Begin by chaining a multiple of 3, plus 2, for example: ch 8 for starting your V-stitch
- Work a double crochet into the 4th chain from the hook (this creates a base for the V-shape, counting the 3 first chains as the first dc) in the following step you will create a V shape by doing a dc, ch1, dc in the same chain
- Work another double crochet, chain 1, double crochet all in the same chain, this completes the first V-stitch.
- To continue, chain 1, skip the next 2 chains and then work (double crochet, chain 1, double crochet) in the next chain. Repeat this process across the row.
- Turn your work and chain 3 (count as 1st dc), dc in the same space, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in the chain-1 space. Repeat this step across the row.
The V-stitch creates an interesting, textured pattern that looks great in a variety of colors. To practice and get a better understanding of it, you may start with a simple pattern like a dishcloth or a scarf, which will give you a feel for how the V-stitch looks and behaves.
It’s important to pay attention to the spacing and the height of the stitches, making sure that you insert the hook in the correct space, or the V-stitch pattern will not appear properly.