V-Stitch
a two-stitch cluster separated by a chain, forming a V shape, used for open and quick-growing fabric
V-stitch is two double crochets separated by a chain-1 space, all worked into the same stitch. The chain between the two stitches spreads them apart into a visible V shape, which gives the stitch its name and gives the fabric an open, airy grid.
There's no US/UK split on the name, but since V-stitch is built from double crochets and chains, remember that US "double crochet" (dc) is UK "treble crochet" (tr) when reading a UK-written pattern.
How to work it
- Work to the stitch where the V belongs.
- Double crochet into that stitch.
- Chain 1.
- Double crochet again into the same stitch. That's one V-stitch.
- Skip the next stitch (or the number specified by the pattern) and repeat across the row.
When to use it
Use V-stitch when you want fabric that grows fast and reads as an open, even lattice rather than a solid surface. It's a common choice for lightweight scarves, summer garments, and blankets where drape and breathability matter more than density.