In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the alternating V and block stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, lightweight blankets and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes photo instructions and a video tutorial (see below). The alternating V and block stitch is a four-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a V stitch. This stitch is easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty aubergine. 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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Video tutorial
The video tutorial below shows how to make the alternating V and block stitch.
Photo instructions for the alternating V and block stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of six plus one. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Then make two double crochets in the next two stitches.
4. Next you will skip one stitch and make a V stitch in the next one. So, skip one stitch and make a double crochet.
5. Chain one.
6. Make a double crochet in the same stitch. You have just made V stitch!
7. Skip one stitch and make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
8. Skip one stitch and make a V stitch in the next one.
9. Skip one stitch and make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
10. Then repeat: skip one stitch, make a V stitch, skip one stitch, make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
11. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
12. At the end of the row make one more double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
13. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
14. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
15. Then make four more single crochets in the next four stitches.
16. Chain three.
17. Skip the chain one space and make five single crochets in the next five stitches.
18. Then repeat: chain three, skip the chain one space and make five single crochets in the next five stitches.
19. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
20. At the end of the row make the last single crochet in the turning chain.
Row 3
21. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
22. Make a double crochet in the third single crochet of the previous row.
23. Chain one.
24. Make another double crochet in the same stitch.
25. Then make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
26. Skip two stitches and make a V stitch in the next one.
27. Make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
28. Then repeat: skip two stitches, make a V stitch in the next one, make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
29. At the end of the row skip one stitch and make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 4
30. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
31. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
32. Then make another single crochet in the next stitch.
33. Chain three.
34. Skip the next chain one space and make five single crochets in the next five stitches.
35. Then repeat: chain three, skip the chain one space and make five single crochets in the next five stitches.
36. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row chain three as usually.
37. Then make a single crochet in the last double crochet of the previous row.
38. Make another single crochet in the turning chain.
Row 5
39. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
40. Make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
41. Skip two stitches and make a V stitch in the next one.
42. Then repeat: make three double crochets in the next chain three space, skip two stitches and make a V stitch in the next stitch.
43. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row skip one stitch and make a double crochet in the last stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished alternating V and block stitch
44. Done!
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