The v stitch can be the simplest and most elegant stitch. This stitch creates lines and rows of v shapes. I'll bet you can guess how it got it's name! This stitch is a Level 2 Beginner's stitch and requires knowledge of the chain stitch and the double crochet.
For practice:
Make a chain of 21 chain stitches. In the 6th chain from the hook make one double crochet. Next chain 3 and place another double crochet in the same stitch (this is the original 6th chain from hook). If you look closely you will see that the first "v" has been created. This is the basics of the v stitch.
To continue skip the next three chain stitches. In the next chain (four from the sixth chain, 10th chain stitch total) double crochet, chain 3 and double crochet. You will note that this is the same "v" created before. Continue this across two more times creating two more v's a total of four in all. You should have 3 chains stitches left. Skip two chain stitches and double crochet in the third or last stitch. Chain three and turn.
This has created the first row, now onto Row Two! (Take note of what you see on the top of the row. It should be a double crochet, 3 chains, 2 double crochets, 3 chains and so on ending in one double crochet instead of two. )
Place one double crochet, 3 chains and one more double crochet in the center of the first chain 3 space of the previous row. This double crochet, chain 3 double crochet will be known as the v stitch from here on out. Place one of these v stitches in each chain 3 space across. Place one double crochet in the top of the turning chain. (This would have been the 21st chain of the original chain. In later rows this will be the top of the turning chain of 3.) Next, chain 3 and turn.
Repeat row 2 until you have achived the desired length or until you feel comfortable with this stitch. When done cut off a 3" length of yarn and fasten by making a chain stitch and pulling the full length of yarn through.
Now that you have the stitch down, do you want to make it wider with more v's in a row? Just take the number of v stitches you want in a row, times it by 4 and add 9 (3 for one end and 6 for the other.) This will give you the number of chains to start with! So, if you want 10 v stitches then you would chain 49 (10 times 4 plus nine!)
This stitch is common in baby blankets, scarfs, vests and sweaters. I love to use this to make scarfs. All you must do is figure the number of v's you want across. This determines the width. Then you make as many rows as needed to create the length you desire. Simple and elegant. Choose a speckled yarn for a traditional look, create a contemporary look with a seasonal color, or go with black, white, silver or gold for a high class elegance. You may wish to create a soft and cozy feel - go with Chenille! As time passes you will find yourself often using this stitch for quick and simple projects. Keep it up, it's worth it!