Modified V-Stitch – VIDEO TUTORIAL
Known for its speed and beauty, the crochet V-Stitch is a crowd-pleaser with endless applications. This variation uses half double crochet stitches instead of double crochet, making the stitch more structured. Learn this useful variation with the help of my detailed tutorial video.
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Get Familiar with the Crochet V-Stitch
If you’ve mastered the basic half double crochet stitch, you’re ready for this fun pattern! The V-stitch typically uses double crochets, but by switching to half double crochets, we create a tighter, warmer fabric with fewer gaps. Don’t worry about complexity – it’s the same concept, just with a shorter stitch!
What makes this version special is how it combines the elegant look of traditional V-stitch with the practical warmth of a closer weave. Your finished projects will have that beautiful lacy appearance while being cozy enough for chilly days. Plus, the tighter stitching means fewer tiny fingers or toes poking through – making it ideal for baby items!
Ready to practice the V-Stitch? Grab your crochet hooks and your favorite color yarns and let’s get to it!
Learn even more crochet with these helpful videos:
- Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Crochet [watch here]
- Crochet Color Changes [watch here]
- An easy Beginner Crochet Project [watch here]
Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket – V-Stitch Square
This tutorial was made as a supplement to the V-Stitch Square as part of the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket pattern. Find the full pattern to make your square below.
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V-Stitch Square Pattern
- Prefer a printable version? Purchase the ad-free Crochet Amour Sampler pattern from my shop HERE.
- Find Gauge and Abbreviations in this blog post.
MATERIALS
- Worsted weight yarn – color A
- 6mm crochet hook
- 6.5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE
12″ square after border and blocking
STITCH MULTIPLE: The V-Stitch is worked over an fsc multiple of 3 + 2, or a chain multiple of 3. Adjust as needed for the desired width.
SPECIAL STITCH: V-Stitch (v-st) – (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in same sp.
PATTERN NOTE: Starting ch-2 counts as first hdc of row.
INSTRUCTIONS
With A and 6mm hook, fsc 44. Alternately, ch 45, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across row, turn.
ROW 1 Ch 2, sk st at base of ch and next st, v-st in next st, (sk 2, v-st in next st) to last 2 sts, sk 1, hdc in last st, turn. (14 v-sts + 2 hdc)
ROW 2 Ch 2, sk st at base of ch, (v-st in the ch-sp of the next v-st) across to last st, hdc in top of tch, turn.
Rep Row 2 until square measures 11.5″. This took me 24 rows, including the Foundation Row. Continue to Standard Border.
STANDARD BORDER
- Change to 6.5mm crochet hook and ensure the square faces right side up.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the first edge of the square, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the edge, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Repeat the last step for the remaining 2 sides. At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet of the round. Fasten off and block your finished square to 12″ x 12″.
Click here to access stitch patterns for the other squares in the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket.
Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket Layout
Get the printable PDF version of the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket here!
