V-Stitch (abbreviated V-st)

V-stitches are decorative openwork stitches that create V shapes. They can be created using any basic stitch. The taller the stitch used, the more open the fabric will be. A V-stitch is usually made of two or more stitches separated by a chain space, though there are many versions of this stitch used in patterns.

Note: Crochet does not have standardized naming conventions for special stitches. Designers may call stitches by whatever name they prefer. For this reason, it is difficult to search online for how a particular special stitch is created. Another reason it is hard to find the “correct” way to work a particular special stitch is because each designer might work a special stitch in their own unique way. Be sure to follow the directions stated in your pattern for how to work the stitch.

Yarn over, insert the hook in the indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull through the stitch, [yarn over, pull through 2 loops on the hook] twice, yarn over, pull through the loop, yarn over, insert the hook in the same stitch or space, yarn over, pull through the stitch, [yarn over, pull through 2 loops on the hook] twice.

Another way to write this would be: (Double crochet, chain 1, double crochet) in the same stitch or space.