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Another super easy stitch pattern that is great for beginners
This stitch pattern shows that even for a beginner crocheter it is very well possible to create beautiful projects. This pattern contains a number of basic stitches. So are you ready to learn how to make the double crochet V stitch? Let’s take a look!
This stitch is great to crochet in a single tone but you can also combine it with two or more colors.
When you look closely at this stitch you can see the V appearing in the stitch.
This is created by crocheting two double crochet stitches into 1 stitch.
Crocheting the double crochet V stitch or the DC V stitch is tight-knit and great to use for large squares.
This pattern doesn’t look like the double crochet. You have a number of variations for this stitch.
Today we are making the no space classic double crochet v stitch.
You can make this stitch with an additional chain between the two double crochet stitches but that is not this stitch.
Can You Make The V Stitch With A HDC or SC?
Yes, you can make this V stitch pattern and substitute the double crochet stitch with a half double crochet or single crochet.
How To Use The Double Crochet V Stitch
This stitch is dense nor loose. It requires a moderator amount of yarn to create projects.
This stitch is great to use in projects:
- Scarves
- Cowls
- Beanie hat
- Blanket
- Bags
- Pillowcase
DC V Stitch Learning Time
5 minutes – when you mastered the double crochet and you know how to skip a stitch you can crochet this stitch.
The most difficult part is to remember to skip a stitch when required in the pattern. Especially in the beginning, this is something you can forget.
What Do You Need To Make A Double Crochet V Stitch?
Stitch Level = Beginner
Tools
A crochet hook H/5mm
Material
1 skein of yarn
Stitches Used In The Double Crochet V Stitch
To crochet, the DC V stitch you need to master the following four stitches:
| Slip Knot | Use the crochet hook to draw the yarn through the loop and pull the loop until tight |
| Chain(CH) | Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front. Pull the hook with the yarn, through the loop that is on your hook |
| Double Crochet(DC) | Wrap the yarn over the hook and put your hook into the next stitch or the third chain from your hook when you start Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch Wrap the yarn over and pull the yarn through two of the three loops on the hook Yarn over once more and pull the yarn through the remaining two loops on the hook |
| Skip (SK) | Skip the next chain and put your hook into the following chain or stitch. This is indicated by SK 1CH |
How To Crochet Double Crochet V Stitch
Start your pattern with an even number of chain stitches. To make this swatch use 20 chain stitches.
| Foundation | Chain an even number of stitches (CH) |
| Row 1 | Crochet 2 Double Crochet Stitch (DC) in the 4th chain from the hook. Then SK (skip) the next chain space, * DC 2 in the next chain space, then SK the next chain. Repeat * all the way across the row. You have 1 chain left and crochet 1 DC. Chain 3 and then turn, this stitch counts as your first DC |
| Row 2 | * Crochet 2 DC in between two DC from the row below (slice your hook into the space between the two DC). Repeat * all the way across the row. End with one DC into the top of the first chain three. Chain three and turn. |
Repeat row 2 until your pattern or swatch is done.
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Yield: Double Crochet V Stitch
Summary DC V Stitch
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner
A beginner-friendly stitch pattern that incorporates the double crochet and a skip. Great for blankets, potholders, scarves, beanie hats, and pillowcases.
Materials
- Yarn
Tools
- Crochet hook H/5mm
Instructions
- Start your pattern with a slip knot.
- Chain an even number of chains stitches. To make this swatch use 20 chain stitches.
- Starting ROW: chain an even number of stitches (CH).
- ROW 1: Crochet 2 Double Crochet Stitch (DC) in the 4th chain from the hook. Then SK (skip) the next chain space, * DC 2 in the next chain space, then SK the next chain. Repeat * all the way across the row. You have 1 chain left and crochet 1 DC. Chain 3 and then turn, this stitch counts as your first DC
- ROW 2: * Crochet 2 DC in between two DC from the row below (slice your hook into the space between the two DC). Repeat * all the way across the row. End with one DC into the top of the first chain three. Chain three and turn.
Repeat row 2 until your pattern or swatch is done.
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