Shell and V-Stitch Variation – Hdc V-St and Tr
This is a variation of the shell and v-stitch crochet stitch pattern. It is easy, yet fun and pretty. Plus the open stitch makes this perfect for all your summer crochet.
Included in this tutorial is a photo and a video tutorial to help you from start to finish. Plus, both tutorials include instructions on how to work this pretty crochet stitch in rows and in the round.
To top it off, a stitch multiple so you can easily increase or decrease this to any size you want!
So grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook and learn this lacy crochet stitch.
Shell and V-Stitch Variation – Notes
This crochet stitch is perfect for summer tops, shawls, shrugs, ponchos, blankets, and so much more! Simply choose your favorite yarn and crochet hook. Make your swatch and then go from there to crochet your favorite things with this stitch pattern.
Note: This crochet stitch may not be suitable for baby items as the stitch is fairly open, making it a risk of fingers and toes getting stuck. With that said, it should be fine as long as you do not leave your baby unattended.
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Abbreviations
Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
Rnd/Rnds = Round/Rounds
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
Tr = Triple Crochet
V-St = V Stitch – (hdc, ch 1, hdc) worked into the same st.
Working in Rows – Written Pattern
Ch any multiple of 3.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and into each ch across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, sk next st, hdc v-st in next st, *sk next 2 sts, hdc v-st in next st; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sk next st, hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (does not count as st), tr in first st, 3 tr in first v-st and into each v-st across. Tr in last st. Turn.
Rows 4-???: Rep Rows 2 &3.
Next Row: Rep Row 2.
Last Row: Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st and ch across.
Working In Rows – Photo Tutorial
Step 1
Row 1.: Ch any multiple of 3 to obtain the width that you need.
Step 2
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and into each ch across.
Step 3
Row 2. Turn. Ch 1.
Step 4
Hdc in first st, sk next st.
Step 5
Hdc, ch 1, hdc in next st (first v-st made).
Step 6
*Sk next 2 sts, v-st in next st; rep from * across to last 2 sts.
Step 7
Sk next st.
Step 8
Hdc in last st.
Step 9
Row 3. Turn. Ch 3 (chs do not count as st).
Step 10
Tr in first st.
Step 11
3 tr into sp of each v-st.
Step 12
Tr in last st.
Rep Rows 2 and 3, ending with Row 2.
For the last row, sc in each st and ch across.
Working in the Round – Written Pattern
Ch any multiple of 3; join with sl st in first ch.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each ch around; join with sl st in first sc. Turn.
Row 2: Sl st in next st, ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch-1 sp), hdc in same st to complete the v-st, *sk next 2 sts, hdc v-st in next st; rep from * around to last st, sk last st; join with sl st in first hdc (2nd ch). Turn.
Row 3: Sl st into first v-st, ch 4 (counts as first tr), work another tr in first v-st, 3 tr in next v-st and into each v-st around; join with sl st in first tr (4th ch). Turn.
Rows 4-???: Rep Rows 2 &3.
Next Row: Rep Row 2.
Last Row: Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st and ch across.
Working in the Round – Photo Tutorial
Step 1
Rnd 1: Ch a multiple of 3 and join with a sl st.
Step 2
Ch 1, sc into each ch around; join with sl st.
Step 3
Rnd 2. Turn. Sl st into first 2 sts.
Step 4
Ch 3. Counts as first hdc and ch-1 sp.
Step 5
Hdc into same st to complete the first v-st.
Step 6
*Sk next 2 sts, v-st into next st; rep from * around.
Step 7
Join with sl st in 2nd ch.
Step 8
Rnd 3. Turn. Sl st into sp of first v-st.
Step 9
Ch 4 (counts as first tr).
Step 10
Work another 2 tr into same v-st.
Step 11
3 tr into next v-st and into each v-st around.
Step 12
Join with sl st in 4th ch.
Rep Rnds 2 and 3, ending with Rnd 2 at the last Rep.
For the last round, ch 1, sc into each st around; join with sl st in first sc.
Video Tutorial
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