Crochet Fan & V-Stitch Pattern: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
- Phanessa Fong
- Nov 24
- 3 min read
Hi everyone! Here's another Crochet Stitch Pattern & Tutorial! I recorded this one awhile back but never had the chance to edit the video. Better late than never? :)
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Right-Hand Tutorial: https://youtu.be/bLFKQmzfUqI
Left-Hand Tutorial: https://youtu.be/dCtOV-IY36o
Crochet Fan & V Stitch
C R O C H E T S T I T C H P A T T E R N B Y P H A N E S S A
Abbreviations
ch - Chain
tch - Turning Chain
st(s) - Stitch(es)
hk - Hook
sc - Single Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
sp - Space
sk - Skip
rep - Repeat
bet - Between
Special Stitches
V St - [1dc, ch1, 1dc] in indicated st
Fan St - 9dc in indicated st
Yarn
Lion Brand, Mandala Ombre
Alternatives: Vanna’s Choice
Crochet hook
Tulip Etimo: US K/6.5mm
My favorites are Tulip Etimo and Clover Amour
My newest addition is the Knit Pro, Mellow Set
CHARTS:
Pattern Instructions
Chain: Chain in multiples of 8 + 2 sts.
Row 1: 1sc in 2nd ch from hk, [,sk3, 1 fan st, sk3, 1sc], Rep bet [ ].
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1dc throughout pattern), 1dc in same st, ch5, [V st in sc, ch5]. Rep bet [ ]. End with 2dc in tch.
Row 3: Ch3, 4dc in same st, [1sc in 5th dc (center) of fan st 2 rows below catching the ch5 st, 1 fan st in next ch1 sp] Rep bet [ ]. End with 5dc in tch.
Row 4: Ch3 (counts as 3 ch), V st in next sc, [ch5, V st in sc]. Rep bet [ ]. End with ch2, sl st to tch.
Row 5: Ch1, 1sc in same st, [fan st in next ch1 sp, 1sc in 5th dc (center) of fan st 2 rows below catching the ch5 st]. Rep bet [ ]. End with 1sc in tch.
Repeat Rows 2 - 5 until you’re happy with the size, ending on row 3 or 5 if you want a flat edge; otherwise, leave it with the shell edge and fasten off.
End on Row 3: Ch3, [V st in next sc, ch2, sl st in center of fan st, ch2]. Rep bet [ ]. End with a sl st to tch.
End on Row 5: Ch3, 1dc. in same st, [ch2, sl st in center of fan st, ch2, V st in next sc]. Rep bet [ ]. End with a ch2, 2dc to tch.
Finishing
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Such a clear and friendly tutorial — the puff stitch steps were explained really well. I appreciated how approachable the instructions felt for beginners. It reminded me of a crochet walkthrough I read on a review blog that also https://www.aerospectny.com/ focused on learning at your own pace. Lovely post.
Such a clear and friendly tutorial. The step-by-step explanation makes the stitch feel achievable. I recently saw https://thegamecaps.com/ a similar crochet breakdown on a review blog, and it paired nicely with this guide.
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