Ridged Chevron Crochet Stitch
Once you are comfortable recognizing crochet stitches and how to count them, you will be able to master this common stitch. The Chevron stitch has a somewhat wavy pattern and the "ridge" portion of the stitch is achieved by working into the back loop only of each stitch.
Any weight yarn with the appropriate size crochet hook. Our sample was made using worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
Multiple of 12 sts (add 3 for base chain)
1st row: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and next ch, *dc into each of next 3 ch, [over next 2 ch work dc2tog] twice, dc into each of next 3 ch, [2dc into next ch] twice; rep from * ending last rep with 2dc once only into last ch, turn
2nd row: Ch3 (count as 1 dc), working through back loop only now and throughout, dc into first st, *dc into each of next 3 sts, {over next 2 sts work dc2tog} twice, dc into each of next 3 sts, {2dc into next st} twice; rep from * ending last rep with 2dc once only into top of turning chain, turn.
Rep 2nd row