Crochet stitches for blankets - the V Stitch

Last week I started a Playlist on my YouTube Channel for some simple stitches to create easy crochet blankets.   The first one was Netting which you can find by clicking HERE.

Today's sample is 'V Stitch' which is another lovely repetitive stitch that works up quickly and without too much fuss.

For this piece I used a Clover Amour 4.50mm hook and DK yarn, the pattern is in multiples of 3 and my sample piece is based on 25 chain stitches and measures 15cm (6")  

It's a nice lightweight piece of crochet, but beware of little fingers getting stuck in the holes.  It might be better to go on top of a sheet, or as a pram topper.

You can find the step-by-step video tutorial here....

If you prefer a written pattern you can find it here...

1.   Make a sliding loop and CH 25 stitches, but not too tight or you will have one tight edge on your square.

2.   ROW ONE - TR into the 5th chain from your hook. Chain 2, then work another Treble into the SAME STITCH.  This is called a "V" stitch.

3.   Now you are going to SKIP two stitches on the foundation chain and work into the 3rd.

4.   Work a Treble into this stitch then chain 2 and work another Treble into the SAME stitch  (V Stitch)

5.   Work all the way across your foundation chain, skipping two stitches then working a V stitch.  When you get to the end you will find you have one stitch left on your foundation chain.  Work a single Treble into this stitch.

6.   You should have 7 x V stitches with a single treble at the beginning and end.

7.   ROW TWO - Turn then CH 3.   For this row we will be working into the spaces left by the V stitches.  Make sure you do not work into the spaces inbetween the V stitches too, as this can sometimes happen in error.

8.   Work a Treble, 2 chain and another Treble, all into the first 'V' space.

9.   Jump to the next chain space, and again work a Treble, 2 chain and a Treble into that space.

10.    Work all the way across pausing when you have done the last V stitch.  Now,  work a Treble in the turning chain of the row below to give you your last single Treble stitch.

11.    Repeat ROW TWO for eleven rows in total, or until square.  CH 1, cut your yarn and pull of through the loop to form a knot.

 

Stitches explained:

Chain Stitch (CH) - Yarn around hook (from the back) and pull the new yarn through the loop on your hook.  This is ONE chain.  Repeat as needed.

Treble Crochet (TR) - Yarn around hook (from the back) put hook through work and draw yarn back through (3 loops on hook) yarn around hook, draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn around hook, draw through 2 loops on hook.

Slip Stitch (SS)- Put hook through work and pull yarn through both work and stitch on your hook.

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