Mayy Publish time 2019-1-17 10:11

Amigurumi V or X Stitch

Edited by Mayy at 2019-1-17 15:11

Hello!

I want to know your opinions on this!
I love to crochet Amigurumi, and since from the start I learned to single crochet the X stitch.

For the V sc: wrap the yarn over the crochet hook and pull up a loop. Continue as normal.

For the X sc: wrap the yarn under the crochet hook and pull up a loop. Continue as normal. By doing this, you get a X-shaped look.

Did you know of this? I hope so! It gives your work a whole new look and you can choose which one you prefer the most!

This X shape makes the stitches more neat and uniform, but a little bit smaller (tighter) as well.
The V shape makes the whole work softer, I think.

99% of my Amigurumi is made with the X look, but right now Im a little confused of which one to choose. Both are beautiful!!

What do you think of this? Which one do you prefer?

Search for "Pica Pau Yan" on Instagram and see more of her work. She uses the X shape stitch and she also has a video on how to do it.
And there are videos on YouTube to help you achieve this look!










Polarkitt Publish time 2022-3-14 07:38

I only ever knew about the V way, how do you handle the X way when a pattern tells you for example to hook under both lines of the V?

mbptrda Publish time 2025-5-21 17:48

I always crochet with the "yarn over"(the "V") because that's how my mom taught me, but I love both! Now that I've seen the photos you've posted, since I want to make a little Batman keychain, I'm thinking about using the "yarn under" technique!

Codebreaker5 Publish time 2025-3-23 20:42

I do sell my crochet so I use the v sc all the time simply because its a bit quicker, and time is money? But when I make detailed small amigurumi for myself rather than my business ,I use x to make it just that more neater and cleaner.

diystuff Publish time 2025-4-30 16:57

I can't crochet and I can't understand how people who do can differentiate between American and others patterns and follow the different terms for the same thing.

quookiemouse Publish time 2025-4-9 19:35

I always do yarn under (the 'X') for amigurumi as I like the look but both are great! It's personal preference.

millakk Publish time 2025-2-26 10:02

thankyou so much! i want to start crocheting amigurumi since i only crochet wearables. this is helpful!

poodlecrochet Publish time 2025-4-19 07:39

I prefer yarn over (v stitch)! It's what I learned first and I prefer the texture it creates

crochetbliss38 Publish time 2025-6-15 06:19

my body automatically wants to yarn over. It takes forever to finish if I try to yarn under

FishyStuff Publish time 2025-3-23 06:48

I like the V better :) But I was glad to find out about the X! Thanks for the clear explanation!

Hvetterk Publish time 2025-1-3 08:27

I prefer the "x" stitch, it seems so much prettier on amigurumis

FluffyQueen88 Publish time 2019-1-17 13:48

I did not know this at all! Are there pictures to show the difference? I am quite curious to see how different they look! Very interesting!

Mayy Publish time 2019-1-17 14:15

static/image/common/user_online.gif FluffyQueen88 static/image/common/clock.gif 2019-1-17 13:48
I did not know this at all! Are there pictures to show the difference? I am quite curious to see how ...

Sorry, I uploaded the pictures now! Hope you like it.

Marie-Louise Publish time 2019-1-17 16:53

Very nice !

SandraMB Publish time 2019-1-17 17:52

I think X gets better. It gets really tight.

BEBEH Publish time 2019-1-17 19:32

Çok güzel!!! Paylaşım için teşekkürler!!!

Snownyq Publish time 2019-1-17 21:10

I prefer the x sc, neat and tight, not showing holes when stuffing

aeon76 Publish time 2019-1-18 00:24

I have heard of 2 ways to crochet Amigurumi. They were called yarn over and yarn under. I like your explanations and pictures. This helps show the difference between the two techniques.

FluffyQueen88 Publish time 2019-1-18 06:39

static/image/common/user_online.gif Mayy static/image/common/clock.gif 2019-1-17 14:15
Sorry, I uploaded the pictures now! Hope you like it.

Wow, those pictures are great and really show the difference! It looks like the xs give a more even texture to the fabric but the vs are maybe a bit smoother looking? I think I might like the regularity of the xs best but both are very nice.

Its really interesting to see this difference. Thank you so much for sharing!

gospel223 Publish time 2019-1-23 20:31

I use both ways. Personally prefer the "X" sc.;P
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