Half Double Crochet V Stitch Crochet Pattern
This half double crochet v stitch crochet blanket’s beachy colors are just what this time of year calls for – bright, airy & fun! I love them and can’t wait to use these shades again in other projects.
This is the horizontal stripe version of the hdc v stitch crochet blanket. If you’d like to see the vertical stripe version of this crochet blanket, you can find it here.
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Half Double Crochet V Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
Materials
- I-9 (5.50 mm) Crochet Hook
- 1 Skein Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in White
- 1 Skein Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in Light Peach
- 2 Skeins Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in Sea Blue
- If you’re using a different yarn, you need approximately 1300 yards of worsted weight yarn. 500 in your main color and 400 in your other two colors.
Special Stitch:
- HDC v-stich: hdc, ch 1, hdc in the same stitch
- Here is a video tutorial on this stitch: https://youtu.be/1EeGABLpCAI
Pattern Notes
- Horizontal stripe instructions are in this post. Vertical Stripe pattern is available here.
- Finished vertical stripe blanket measures approximately 46 x 38 inches including the fringe.
- Finished horizontal stripe blanket measures approximately 32×37 inches (no fringe)
- You do NOT work into the turning chain at the end of each row
- Instructions for altering the size of this blanket included at the end.
- The fringe is optional. Please consider not using a fringe if a small child will be using this blanket unattended.
- Follow this video tutorial to learn how to attach your fringe: https://youtu.be/HX9jHI4J0P4
Ch 96.
Row 1: sc in the second chain and in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn. (95 stitches).
Row 2: hdc in the first stitch, *skip the next stitch, hdc v-stitch in the next* across to the last 2 stitches. Skip the next stitch, hdc in the last stitch. Ch 1, turn. (46 v stitches created, 1 hdc on each end)
Between each pair of half double crochets, you have a chain one. This is called a chain 1 space. In subsequent rows, you’ll be working into this space.
Rows 3-8: hdc in the first stitch. hdc v-stitch in each ch 1 space across. hdc in the last stitch. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 9: hdc in the first stitch. hdc v-stitch in each ch 1 space across. hdc in the last stitch.
At the end of row 9, cut yarn and weave ends.
Join White yarn using your preferred method. Ch 1, turn
Rows 10-12: hdc in the first stitch. hdc v-stitch in each ch 1 space across. hdc in the last stitch. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 13: hdc in the first stitch. hdc v-stitch in each ch 1 space across. hdc in the last stitch. At the end of row 13, cut yarn and weave ends.
Join Soft Peach yarn using your preferred method. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 14-20: hdc in the first stitch. hdc v-stitch in each ch 1 space across. hdc in the last stitch. Ch 1, turn.
Row 21: hdc in the first stitch. hdc v-stitch in each ch 1 space across. hdc in the last stitch. At the end of row 21, cut yarn and weave ends.
You will continue working the pattern same way until you’ve completed your blanket.
Here is the color pattern for the blanket. You have already completed the first 3 rows:
- *already completed* 9 rows of Sea Blue (1 row of sc, 8 rows of hdc v-stitches)
- *already completed* 4 rows of White
- *already completed* 8 rows of Soft Peach
- 4 rows of White
- 8 rows of Sea Blue
- 4 rows of White
- 8 rows of Soft Peach
- 4 rows of White
- 4 rows of Sea Blue
- 4 rows of White
- 8 rows of Soft Peach
- 4 rows of White
- 8 rows of Sea Blue
- 4 rows of White
- 8 rows of Soft Peach
- 4 rows of White
- 8 rows of Sea Blue
After the last row of half double crochet v-stitches work the following row.
Row 106: sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in each ch 1 space across.. sc in the last stitch. Cut yarn and weave ends.
Proceed to the border.
Border Instructions:
Join yarn color of choice in any corner.
Round 1: single crochet evenly around your entire blanket. Work 3 sc into each corner. Sl st to the top of your first stitch.
Rounds 2-3: ch 1, single crochet in each stitch. Work 3 sc into each corner. Sl st to the top of your first stitch.
Cut yarn and weave ends.
If you don’t want a fringe, you’re done! Great work.
If you want a fringe:
Cut lots of 9-10 inch pieces of yarn for your fringe.
To do this, I found a book the width I wanted and wrapped the yarn around it, slid the yarn off the book, and then cut both ends.
You’ll probably want a “fringe” about every 2 or 3 stitches so you’ll need approximately 230 pieces of yarn.
Attach Your Fringe:
Take three pieces of yarn (or whatever number you want) and fold them in half. Insert your hook into every two or three stitches of your border on the short sides. Pull the loop through the stitch.
Now, take the ends and tuck them through the loop. Pull tight to create a knot and your’e done!
Even though you started with pieces the same length, you’ll still need to trim your ends to make them even.
Make this blanket in any size:
If you want to change the size of the horizontal stripe blanket, chain until you have the width you want and make sure you end with a multiple of 2. Then, work the pattern below until you have the length you want.
Chain an even number:
Row 1: sc in the second chain and in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: hdc in the first stitch, *skip the next stitch, hdc v-stitch in the next* across to the last 2 stitches. Skip the next stitch, hdc in the last stitch. Ch 1, turn.
Between each pair of half double crochets, you have a chain one. This is called a chain 1 space. In subsequent rows, you’ll be working into this space.
Rows 3 – through the end: hdc in the first stitch. hdc v-stitch in each ch 1 space across. hdc in the last stitch. Ch 1, turn.
After your last row of hdc v-stitches, work the following row:
Final Row: sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in each ch 1 space across. sc in the last stitch. Cut yarn and weave ends.
