Ready to add a bold, textured twist to your crochet projects? In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the Checks and V’s crochet stitch—a beautiful, eye-catching pattern that combines geometric “check” shapes with elegant “V” stitches. This stitch is perfect for blankets, scarves, and other projects where you want a bit of visual interest and texture.
This is a 4-row repeat stitch, and I’ll guide you through it step by step with written instructions and a follow-along video, so whether you prefer to read or watch, you’ll have everything you need to master this stitch with confidence.
Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s get started!
Crochet Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- st – stitches
- 2-dc Cl, ch 1, 2-dc Cl – Work a 2-double crochet cluster, then chain 1, then work another 2-double crochet cluster, all into the same stitch or space.
Written Crochet Stitch
Chain Multiples of 4
Row 1: Ch3, dc 3 times into the next three sts below, ch 1 and skip the next ch below, ( dc 3 times into the next three sts below, ch 1 and skip the next ch below,) x as many as you need depending on the desired length you have chosen, just make sure it’s multiples of 4, to last 4 stitches, then dc into each of the remaining chains.
Row 2: Turn work, chain 1, sc across
Row 3: Turn work, chain 3 (counts as 1dc), skip one st below, then 2-dc Cl, ch 1, 2-dc Cl (all in the same stitch), skip 3 sts below and then (2-dc Cl, ch 1, 2-dc Cl into the next stitch, skip 3 sts below) repeat the brackets until you get the desired length, to last 4 sts, then 2-dc Cl, ch 1, 2-dc Cl, dc into the last st
Row 4: Turn work, chain 1, sc across
Step by Step Follow Along Crochet Stitch Video
Checks and V’s Crochet Stitch Diagram
- o (small circle): Chain (ch). Used for the foundation chain and also within rows to create chain spaces.
- + (plus sign): Single Crochet (sc).
- ㅏ (vertical line with a horizontal bar on top): Double Crochet (dc).
- Petal looking symbol Double Crochet Cluster (2-dc Cl). The ch 1 is worked immediately after completing the 1st cluster stitch. So the symbol represents 2-dc C, ch 1, 2-dc C (all in the same stitch)