V-Stitch Crochet
What We Learned
We learned the basic V-stitch in class, and discussed there are multiple variations of this. We discussed how variations and color changes can change the result of a pattern.
It was also introduced that placing to stitches in a single space is also known as an increase. As we learn more complicated patterns, increase will be use more. (The triangle shawl patterns some are working on are using an increase at the center to make the triangle shape)
KEY:
sk = skip
ch = chain stitch
dc = double crochet
V-Stitch Crochet
V Stitch
This is the most basic v-stitch pattern. After the foundation row, it is only using double crochet (dc) stitches.
Foundation row: chain any even number (i.e. 20 ch)
Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, sk 1 ch. * 2dc in next ch (v-stitch), sk 1 ch *, repeat * to end, dc in last st. ch 2, turn
Row 2: * 2dc in each v-stitch in prior row *. Repeat * to end, dc in last st, ch 2, turn
Repeat row 2 to to desired length.
V Stitch – a variation
This variation adds a chain to the v-stitch which makes the pattern more “open” ie. hole-y.
Foundation row: chain multiples of 3 (i.e. 21 ch)
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, dc in same space, sk 2 ch, *[dc, ch1, dc] (v-stitch) in next stitch, sk 2 ch *. Repeat * to end, dc in last st, ch 2, turn
Row 2: * [dc, ch1, dc] in each (v-stitch) in prior row *. Repeat * to end, dc in last st, ch 2, turn
Repeat row 2 to to desired length.
The extra stitch in the variation makes the project larger. The two samples are the same yarn with both variations. With just a couple of rows you can see the difference in the size of the project.
Next Meetings
Sea Shawlers Meeting
August 7, 2025
Crochet Lesson
Tues Aug 19, 2025 10am
Community Center
Hope to see you again!

