In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the small shell and V crochet stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. The small shell and V stitch looks great in two or multiple colors. It works well for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, light blankets and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home, such as pillow covers.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The small shell and V crochet stitch is a two-row repeat. For this stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The photo tutorial below shows how to make the V stitch. It is very easy to make and suitable for beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, colors: navy blue and blue agave. 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 small shell and V crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining multiples of four plus three. You will start working in the third chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the third chain from your hook.
3. Then skip one stitch and make a single crochet.
4. Skip one stitch and in the next one make three double crochets.
5. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet.
6. Skip one stitch and make three double crochets in the next one.
7. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet.
8. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have two stitches left.
9. Then skip one stitch and make two double crochets in the last stitch.
10. For row 2 you have to change yarn color. So, take the second color yarn and chain one.
11. Then pull the end of the first color yarn to tighten and secure the second color yarn. The second color yarn is ready to use.
Row 2
12. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch. You will start working in the very first stitch.
13. So, make a single crochet in the very first stitch.
14. Next you will make a V stitch in the single crochet of the previous row. So, skip one stitch and make a double crochet in the single crochet of the previous row.
15. Chain one.
16. Make the second double crochet in the same stitch. You have just made a V stitch!
17. Chain one.
18. Next you will skip three double crochets of the previous row and make another V stitch in the single crochet of the previous row. So, make a double crochet, chain one and then another double crochet in the single crochet of the previous row.
19. Chain one.
20. Then make another V stitch in the next single crochet of the previous row.
21. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
22. At the end of the row make a single crochet in the turning chain.
23. For row 3 change yarn color in the same way as before.
Row 3
24. Chain two and turn your work around. Chain two counts as stitch. However, you will start working in the very first stitch.
25. So, make a double crochet in the very first stitch.
26. Make a single crochet in the chain one space of the V stitch.
27. Then make three double crochets in the next chain one space.
28. Make a single crochet in the chain one space of the V stitch.
29. Then make three double crochets in the next chain one space.
30. Make a single crochet in the next chain one space of the V stitch.
31. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
32. At the end of the row, when you make the last single crochet in the chain one space of the V stitch, make two double crochets in the last stitch of the row. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2 and 3 changing yarn color every row.
Finished small shell and V crochet stitch
33. Done!
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