Stitch dictionary
V-stitch (V-st)
V-stitch: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | V-st |
V-stitch |
| English (UK) | V-st |
V-stitch |
| Spanish | p. V |
punto V |
| German | V-Masche |
V-Masche |
| French | pt V |
point V |
| Portuguese (BR) | pt V |
ponto V |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 0.85 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 3 + 1 chains
- Reversible
- Yes
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 2 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about V-stitch
How is “V-stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “V-st” (V-stitch) and in UK terms “V-st” (V-stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “V-stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 0.85 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 15 % less yarn.
How many chains do you need for “V-stitch”?
Chain a multiple of 3 plus 1. For example: 31 chains for 10 repeats.