Make this Basic V-Stitch Scarf for donation projects
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This post includes my Basic V-Stitch Scarf pattern. This pattern works up quickly and is a beginner level project. I have a video tutorial to help you if you have never crocheted before too so please scroll down to watch it before you begin. You need one ball of medium weight [4] yarn and a 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook.
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I was recently contacted by a fellow crocheter and asked if I had a beginner friendly v-stitch scarf pattern using the (dc, ch 1, dc) V-Stitch. I wrote up this pattern for her to use to make donation scarves this year. I hope it is useful for others who are donating scarves to those in need too! This pattern requires 1 ball of medium weight [4] yarn and a 5.5 mm (I) hook. You can make these scarves in a couple hours and they are simple and relaxing to crochet. If you would prefer the other V-Stitch variation please see my Very Easy V-Stitch Scarf pattern.
My Basic V-Stitch Scarf Pattern
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Supplies
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- Yarn: Red Heart Yarn. Super Saver Stripes. 5 oz (141 g) and 236 yds (215 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine Wash and Dry.
- Colors: 1 skein in Calm Stripe, E300
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I). I used this hook.
- Finished Project Yardage: One Size Fits Most: 141 g / 236 yds.
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Finished Size
Scarf width approximately 6 inches X 70 inches length.
Gauge
Approximately 6 rows per 4 inches and 6 v-sts per 4 inches.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
ch – chain
ch1sp – chain 1 space
dc – double crochet
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
v-st – v stitch (dc, ch 1, dc)
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Special Stitches
V-stitch (v-st): (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp
Helpful Tutorials
Helpful Video Tutorials
Notes:
- The initial “sk the first 5 chs” counts as 1 dc and 1 sk ch.
- Ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
- Stitch multiple is a multiple of 3 plus 2, plus 3 for the initial foundation chain
My Basic V-Stitch Scarf Pattern Instructions
The scarf is crocheted back and forth in rows.
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 26, sk the first 5 chs, v-st in the next ch. *Sk 2 chs, v-st in the next ch**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 chs. Sk 1 ch, 1 dc in the last ch, turn. [7 v-st, 2 dc]
R2-R102: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *Sk 1 dc, v-st in the next ch1sp, sk 1 dc**. Rep from * to ** across the the last dc. 1 dc in the last dc. Turn. [7 v-st, 2 dc]
Finish off and weave in ends.
