- CraftCrochet
- US abbreviationV-st
- UK abbreviationV-st
- Most loops on hook3
What is v-stitch?
A double crochet, a chain and another double crochet, all in one stitch. It makes a V shape. Rows of them make a light fabric that drapes well and grows quickly.
In a pattern you will see it written as V-st in both US and UK patterns.
How to do it, step by step
- Work (dc, ch 1, dc) all into the same stitch.
- On the next row, work the next V-stitch into the ch-1 space in the middle.
The mistake to watch for
Working into the dc instead of the ch-1 space shifts the pattern sideways.
If you are left-handed
Hold the hook in your left hand and the yarn in your right. Work rows from left to right, and read any chart diagram as a mirror image.
Related stitches
Questions
What is the most common mistake with v-stitch?
Working into the dc instead of the ch-1 space shifts the pattern sideways.
How many loops are on the hook?
At the busiest moment of v-stitch there are 3 loops on the hook.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The app has this stitch and 31 more in its stitch dictionary, in US or UK terms, with a row counter for every project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
