For the Love of the V-Stitch Scarf
with Criss-Cross Border
by Casey Pilley, Yarntivity
Oh how I adore the V-Stitch, don't you?? It goes so quickly and looks amazing with just about anything you make! I just love how versatile it is. You get a fabric with flexibility and not stiff plus it looks lacy as if you did all this trickery...yet you didn't and you are not married to a gauge that you have to measure all the time to make sure you are still working on a garment that will fit a human :) I have never given a V-Stitch item to someone where they didn't love it! This scarf is an all around win-win and with the holidays coming up - you can't lose! You could easily knock this one out in a day or two. The border literally takes longer than the scarf! Well, atleast it felt that way ha ha. Now let's have some fun!
STITCHES / ABBREVIATIONS USED
Ch - Chain-yo, pull through loop
Sl St - Slip Stitch-insert hook into next st, yo, pull through all loops on hook
Dc - Double Crochet-yo,insert hook into next st, *yo, pull through two loops* 3 times
V-Stitch - (dc, ch, dc) all in the same st
Yo - Yarn Over
Sp - Space
St - Stitch
Yo - Yarn Over
Sp - Space
St - Stitch
RS - Right Side - this whole project is worked on the right side facing you :)
SUPPLIES NEEDED
515 yards/471 meters of 4 (you need more of color 1 than 2 due to doing one extra row of V-Stitches in the design)
270 yards (247 meters) of Color 1 (the blue color in the picture - Vanna's Choice Denim Mist get 2)
245 yards (224 meters) of Color 2 (the brown color in the picture - Lion Brand Heartland Sequoia get 1)
I (5.50) - Hook
Yarn Needle to tuck in those pesky ends
My completed scarf measured 6" wide x 84" long - I will explain below how to reduce/increase your beginning chains to modify the sizing of your scarf. I wanted a longer scarf so my recipient could wear it alot of different ways
- The entire project will be worked right side facing you so you will not be turning on each row
- You can use any hook, any yarn, even chain a different amount to adjust your size! This stitch is very versatile so you make it for you!
- The trickiest part is the border, but once you get the hang of it and get in your rhythm, it will be smooth sailing
As always, if you have any questions, please contact me at any of the following:
Thank you for your interest in my pattern! I know it will turn out beautiful. If you have a Ravelry account, be sure to create a project and post pictures of your work! I LOVE to see the finished product and see everyone’s yarntivity shine!!
QUICK TIP - I personally like to go into the "bump" on the BACK of the ch when creating my foundation row (top/front of the ch has the V, flip it over and you will see a single line directly on the back of the ch - that is the "bump"). That leaves you with a nice and neat edge :) But it is not necessary for this project
Ch 355 with Color 1 (if you change the amount of chains, chain a number of chains divisible by 3 + 4ch ex. for mine I chained 351 + 4 = 355)
Row 1 Color 1 - Dc in the 5th ch from hook (first 4 ch's count as 1 dc, 1 ch), *sk 1 ch, V-Stitch (dc,ch,dc) all in next ch* repeat from * all the way down to the end of your ch. Dc in last ch, tie off
Row 2 Color 2 - Staying on RS, attach your second color in the ch sp between your starting ch and the 1st V-Stitch from the previous row. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc), *V-Stitch in the ch 1 sp of the next V from previous row* all the way down to the end (no ch or spacing between V's). Dc in last st (which should be the last Dc from the previous row). Tie off.
Row 3 Color 1 - Staying on RS, attach your first color in the ch sp between your starting ch and the 1st V-Stitch in previous row. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc), *V-Stitch in the ch 1 sp of the next V from the previous row* all the way down to the end. Dc in last st (which should be the last Dc from the previous row). Tie off.
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until you get to your desired width. Be sure to end with the Row 3 repeat (Color 1). For my scarf, I did 3 Repeats for a total of 9 V-Stitch Rows
Tuck in those darn ends if you are like me and save them until the very very VERY last thing you absolutely HAVE to do without question before moving on...now is that time :) For those of you that have reached this point and have already tucked in your ends...I need your discipline! Not to mention I'm sticking my tongue out at you now too but that is beside the point :) Onto the border! Ha ha!
Criss-Cross Border
This looks harder than it actually is :) The biggest "thing" about it is you will be working BOTH colors at the same time. Once you get into your rhythm, you will be all set! There are just a couple things to always remember...
#1 - Always make sure both the loop for your hook AND the working yarn of the color you are not working with are FORWARD when you are working with your other color
#2 - Pay close attention to your placement of your sl st ensuring you have even spacing throughout
That's it! Always make sure you are doing the above and you are guaranteed a nice and even criss-cross border.
RS - Attach Color 1 to the top right corner st with a sl st
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| EXAMPLE 1 - Color 1 sl st in the MIDDLE of V-stitch |
Ch 6
Making sure your ch's are not twisted, sl st in the middle of the 2nd V-stitch (see the placement pic example 1 of Color 1 NOTE-the picture does NOT reflect specifically the 2ND V STITCH, it is simply showing the placement of your sl st in the MIDDLE of the V's).
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| EXAMPLE 2 - Keep Ch AND working yarn forward |
Remove your hook from your loop (make sure you pull your yarn a bit to give you some room so none of your ch's come out). Make the ch 6 and working yarn go FORWARD and just hang there in front of your work (see pic example 2)
Attach Color 2 in the ch sp between the starting ch of the previous row and the 1st V-stitch with a sl st
Ch 6
Making sure your ch's are not twisted AND both the ch's and working yarn from Color 1 are FORWARD, sl st between the 2nd and 3rd V-stitch (see the placement pic example 3 of Color 2)
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| EXAMPLE 3 - Color 2 sl st BETWEEN V-Stitches |
Ch 6
Remove your hook from your loop (make sure you pull your yarn a bit to give you some room so none of your ch's come out). Make the ch 6 and working yarn go FORWARD and just hang there in front of your work (again see pic example 2 above)
Put your hook back into Color 1
Ch 6, remove your hook from your loop (make sure you pull your yarn a bit to give you some room so none of your ch's come out). Make the ch 6 and working yarn go FORWARD and just hang there in front of your work (see pic example 2 above)
Put your hook back into Color 2
Making sure your ch's are not twisted AND both ch's and working yarn from Color 1 are FORWARD, sk the next V-stitch, sl st between the next two V-stitches (see the placement pic example 3 of Color 2 above)
Ch 6, remove your hook from your loop (make sure you pull your yarn a bit to give you some room so none of your ch's come out). Make the ch 6 and working yarn go FORWARD and just hang there in front of your work (again see pic example 2 above)
Making sure your ch's are not twisted AND both ch's and working yarn from Color 1 are FORWARD, sk the next V-stitch, sl st between the next two V-stitches (see the placement pic example 3 of Color 2 above)
Ch 6, remove your hook from your loop (make sure you pull your yarn a bit to give you some room so none of your ch's come out). Make the ch 6 and working yarn go FORWARD and just hang there in front of your work (again see pic example 2 above)
Put your hook back into Color 1 *
Repeat from * to the end of that side.
The pattern does not change rounding the corner. You still work each color one at a time and keep the loop and working yarn for the color you are not using forward and continue around the corner. Since everyone's gauge is different for the most part, you can eyeball where to put your sl st in the sides of the rows. Mine ended up being every other row, alternating each color. (see picture below - the red arrows represent one one color, the yellow arrows represent your 2nd color. Continue just the way you did along the long side of the scarf)
The pattern does not change rounding the corner. You still work each color one at a time and keep the loop and working yarn for the color you are not using forward and continue around the corner. Since everyone's gauge is different for the most part, you can eyeball where to put your sl st in the sides of the rows. Mine ended up being every other row, alternating each color. (see picture below - the red arrows represent one one color, the yellow arrows represent your 2nd color. Continue just the way you did along the long side of the scarf)
Continue around the next corner as you just did. Repeat long side and end as you did above. When you get back to where you started, you will join to your starting sl st. Make sure you join it so it stays in pattern and still criss-crosses or you will have a full ch link forward. One easy way is to look at the very first criss cross..Color 1 should be behind Color 2. Join your Color 1 to the Front of your starting sl st for Color 1. Join Color 2 to the BACK
Tuck in those last ends
DONE!! Isn't it cool looking :) You can block it if you prefer, however depending on what yarn you use it may not be necessary. That is one of the awesome things about the V-Stitch is how springy it is. Your project is sure to have a very nice drape :)
Thank you so much for crocheting with me!! I would LOVE to see your work! Be sure you post your completed project pictures to Ravelry or even on my Facebook page. I can't wait to see it!
For the love of the V-Stitch Scarf
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Please do not reproduce, sell, convert to a different format, or copy in any way. Simply link to my blog/this page to share the pattern :) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Thank you for your interest,
Casey Pilley
Yarntivity
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