The V stitch is a versatile crochet stitch that creates a beautiful, lacy fabric. Here’s a pattern for a common variation, and how to modify it.
Materials
- Yarn of your choice
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn
Abbreviations
- Ch: Chain
- St: Stitch
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- Tr: Treble Crochet
- Sk: Skip
Basic V Stitch Instructions
Here’s the most common V-stitch variation using double crochet:
Foundation Chain: Chain a multiple of 3, plus 2.
Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, sk the next ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next ch (V-stitch made), *sk the next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next ch; repeat from * to last 3 ch, sk the next 2 ch, dc in the last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc in the next dc, *V-stitch in the ch-1 space of the V-stitch below; repeat from * to last 2 sts, dc in the next dc, dc in the top of the turning ch, turn.
Repeat Row 2 for the desired length.
V Stitch Variations
Here are some ways to vary the basic V stitch:
1. Change the Stitch:
- Hdc V-Stitch: Use hdc instead of dc. This creates a denser fabric.
- Foundation Chain: Chain a multiple of 3, plus 3.
- Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook, ch 1, sk the next ch, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in the next ch, *sk the next 2 ch, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in the next ch; repeat from * to last 4 ch, sk the next 2 ch, hdc in each of the last two ch, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in the next hdc, ch 1, *(hdc, ch 1, hdc) in the ch-1 space of the V-stitch below, ch 1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, hdc in the next hdc, hdc in the top of the turning ch, turn.
- Treble Crochet V-Stitch: Use tr instead of dc for a lacier look.
- Foundation Chain: Chain a multiple of 3, plus 4.
- Row 1: Tr in the 5th ch from the hook, ch 1, sk the next ch, (tr, ch 1, tr) in the next ch, *sk the next 2 ch, (tr, ch 1, tr) in the next ch; repeat from * to last 4 ch, sk the next 2 ch, tr in each of the last two ch, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as tr), tr in the next tr, ch 1, *(tr, ch 1, tr) in the ch-1 space of the V-stitch below, ch 1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, tr in the next tr, tr in the top of the turning ch, turn.
2. Modify the Center Chain:
- Change the number of chains: Instead of ch 1 in the center of the V-stitch, try ch 2 or ch 3 for a more open stitch.
- Add a stitch: You can add a sc, hdc, or dc in the center of the V-stitch. For example: (dc, sc, dc) in the same stitch.
3. “Double” the V-Stitch:
- Work (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) instead of (dc, ch 1, dc) to create a thicker, less holey fabric.
4. Offset V-Stitches:
- Try working the V-stitches in alternating positions in each row to create a zig-zag pattern.
Video tutorial
Feel free to experiment with these variations and create your own unique V-stitch patterns!
