In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the half double crochet V stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. The half double crochet V stitch works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, market bags and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The half double crochet V stitch is a one-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make half double crochet. It is very easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn Diamond mercerized cotton 8/4, 50 g = 165 m, color: 603 (light blue). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the half double crochet V stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an even number of chains. You will start working in the third chain from your hook.
2. So, make a half double crochet in the third chain from your hook.
3. Chain one.
4. Make another half double crochet in the same stitch. You have just made the first half double crochet V stitch!
5. Skip one stitch make a half double crochet.
6. Chain one.
7. Make another half double crochet in the same stitch.
8. Then repeat: skip one stitch and in the next stitch make a half double crochet, chain one and another half double crochet.
9. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
10. At the end of the row skip one stitch and make a half double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
11. Chain two and turn your work around. Chain two counts as a stitch.
12. Make a half double crochet in the next chain one space.
13. Chain one.
14. Make another half double crochet in the same chain one space.
15. In the next chain one space make a half double crochet, chain one and another half double crochet.
16. Then repeat: in the next chain one space make a half double crochet, chain one and another half double crochet.
17. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
18. At the end of the row make a half double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished half double crochet V stitch
19. Done!
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