Learn how to crochet the V stitch
Published on 30 March 2020 By Milly 1 min readWant to add a new stitch to your skills library? We’ve got you! The V stitch is an easy-to-learn, decorative and stylish crochet stitch made using treble stitches and chains. V stitch is perfect for homeware, blankets and cushions in any weight of yarn – and it even lends itself to garments and accessories too! So, grab your hook and let's go!
Practice your V Stitch with this cute Candycomb cowl & hat
Now you've watched Merion show you the ropes, download this cute Candycomb cowl and hat. This design incorporates the V stitch crochet stitch, paired with some double (single) crochet's to give a fun pop of colour between the rows. It's really simple but looks amazing!
How to crochet the V stitch
1
Make a slip knot.
2
Chain in multiples of three, plus five stitches.
3
Work a treble crochet into the fourth chain from the hook.
4
Chain one then work another treble crochet into the same chain.
5
Miss three chains and work another treble, chain, treble into the next stitch. Repeat until you have four chains left.
6
Work the last treble stitch into the last chain and stop when you have two loops on the hook.
7
Snip the first colour yarn, and pull the new yarn through the two hooks. Chain three and turn.
8
Work a treble, chain, treble into the first V shape from the previous row.
9
Repeat the treble, chain, treble into the next V from the previous row and repeat until you reach the end of the row.
10
Put a treble into the top of the Ch3 from the previous row, but change colour as before.
11
Turn, and repeat the treble, chain, treble sequence in each V from the previous row.
You’ve just learnt how to V stitch – go you!
