V-Stitch (V-st)
The short answer
V-stitch is called the same thing in US and UK patterns, and V-ji-ami in Japanese ones. Written as V-st in patterns.
Two double crochets separated by a chain, both worked into the same stitch, forming a V.
US term
V-stitch
V-st
UK term
V-stitch
V-st
Japanese term
V字編み
V-ji-ami unverified
The Japanese name V字編み (V-ji-ami) literally means "V-shape knitting".
At a glance
| How many times you wrap the yarn first | once before you insert the hook |
|---|---|
| How tall it is | about the height of 3 chains |
| Turning chain at the start of a row | not usually needed |
| How it looks on a Japanese chart | two bars splayed from one base |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Stitch family | pattern |
What it is used for
- · Lightweight garments
- · Fast open blankets
- · Shawls with drape
Watch out for
V-stitch fabric grows quickly and uses less yarn than solid double crochet, which changes your yardage estimate significantly.
Hooks that suit this stitch
A smooth aluminium or ergonomic hook in the size your pattern calls for.
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Related stitches
Full US to UK conversion table · Full US to Japanese table
Last updated 2026-08-30.