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About this Stitch
TheĀ V-StitchĀ is a simple yet striking crochet stitch that creates a delicate, open texture resembling little āVā shapes. Itās made by working two treble crochets (US double crochets) into the same stitch or space, separated by a chain. Itās perfect for adding lightness and interest to your work.
Ways to Use This Stitch
- Blankets
- Garments
- Tote Bags
Pattern Notes
- Written in UK termsĀ but switchable to US crochet terms below.
- Skill Level:Ā Intermediate
Pattern Support
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Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.
- Yarn: Ā You can use any weight yarn and recommended hook size that can be found on the belly band to your chosen yarn.
- Hook:Ā Use the corresponding hook size to the yarn weight chosen.
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
Chain(s): ch(s):Ā Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s):Ā Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Special Stitches
V-Stitch: (v-st):Ā workĀ tr, 1 ch,Ā trĀ in indicated sp.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my āHow to crochet: A handy reference guideā EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBookĀ HERE.
Tips For Tension
Do you struggle with tension? Watch this helpful tutorial below for essential crochet tips for tension!
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Free Crochet Pattern: V-Stitch Square
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Foundation:Ā Ch 4 and ss in 4th ch from hook to form a circle.
Round 1:Ā (Ch 4,Ā tr) counts as first v-st, ch3. *v-st, ch 3; repeat from * twice more. Join with ss in third ch from beg ch-4. [8Ā tr, 4 ch-1, 4 ch-3]
Round 2:Ā Ch 3 *v-st in next ch-1 sp, (v-st, ch 3, v-st) in ch-3 sp; repeat from * twice more, v-st in next ch-1 sp, (v-st, ch 3, v-st, ch 1) in last ch-3 sp. Join with ss in top of beg ch-3. [24Ā tr, 12 ch-1, 4 ch3]
Round 3:Ā Ch 3, *v-st in each ch-1 sp to the corner, (v-st, ch 3, v-st) in corner ch-3 sp; repeat from * to last ch-1 sp. (Tr, ch 1) in last ch-1 sp, ss in top of beg ch-3. [40Ā tr, 5 ch-1, 4 ch-3]
Round 4:Ā Ch 3, *v-st in each ch-1 sp to the corner**, (v-st, ch 3, v-st) in corner ch-3 sp; rep from *Ā twice, repeat from * to ** to beginning ch-1 sp, (tr, ch 1) in same sp as beg ch-3, ss in top of beg ch-3. [56Ā tr, 7 ch-1, 4 ch-3]
Repeat round 4 until desired size.
Fasten off. Sew in ends.
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