This video crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the reversible V stitch. This stitch creates a lovely, lacey looking fabric. The reversible v stitch would be great for scarves, tunics, tablecloths and stoles!
Materials Used in this Tutorial
Valley Yarns Northampton
Sourced the softest wool WEBS could find and dyed in a beautiful collection of solid colors and heathered shades. It is a dream to felt and soft enough for cozy garments. Valley Yarns Northampton also has a whopping 247 yards per skein. It is beautiful and economical. Made in Peru.
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A crochet hook
TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Chain Stitch – Ch
Single Crochet – Sc
Half Double Crochet – Hdc
Front Post Double Crochet – FPdc
V-stitch – (V-st) [1dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in same stitch
Skill: Intermediate
Foundation Chain: Multiples of 4 + 3
Pattern Instructions
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Prep
V-st in 5th ch from hook, *skip next ch, 1 sc in next ch **, skip next ch, V-st in next ch, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, turn.
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Row 1
Ch 2 (counts as first hdc now and throughout), *1 sc in ch-1 space, of next V-st**, [FPdc, ch 1, FPdc] around the post of next sc, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, 1 hdc in top of turning ch, turn.
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Row 2
Ch 2, *[FPdc, ch 1, FPdc] around the post of next sc**, 1 sc in next ch-1 space of next V-st, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, 1 hdd in top of turning ch, turn.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have reached your desired length.
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Example of the Reversible V Stitch (Click for Larger)
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VERY kewl! The V stitch is one of my fave’s as it goes so fast and works well with multiple strands at once! Looking forward to making something with this stitch! Thank You ! nanasu