V Stitch Easy Crochet Video Tutorial

The V stitch is a great beginner stitch because it’s made of just double crochets & chains. If you work it up using a solid colored yarn, you can expect it to look something like the example below.

But you can also create some neat effects with it by using a multi-colored yarn. As you can see in my Mountains Cowl, the yarn changes colors which will reveal a subtle zig zag pattern in some places. You can also use two different colors, changing colors in each row to create a more obvious zig zag, as shown above.

Below, you’ll find written instructions as well as a video tutorial to help you get started with this stitch!

Abbreviations

ch(s) – chain(s), dc – double crochet

Notes

Each [1 dc in next ch/ch space, ch 1, 1 dc in same ch/ch space] = 1 V stitch.

Instructions

To begin, chain multiples of 3, plus 4. For this example, I’m starting with 22 chs.

Row 1: 1 dc in 5th ch from hook (previous chs count as 1 dc), ch 1, 1 dc in same ch, *skip 2 chs, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, 1 dc in same ch; repeat from * across until 2 chs remain, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in final ch – 2 dc + 6 V sts.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) & turn, *1 dc in next ch space, ch 1, 1 dc in same ch space; repeat from * across, 1 dc in final dc – 2 dc + 6 V sts.

Repeat row 2 until you reach your desired size.

Video Instructions

Watch the video tutorial below or on YouTube and let me show you how to work this easy stitch!

Try these patterns to use this stitch

Here are a few patterns that I’ve designed, that use this stitch. The two cowls are very beginner friendly and the hats are only a tiny bit more difficult.

Canyons Cowl

Mountains Cowl

Festival Slouchy Hat

Ziggy Beanie

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