Beautiful crochet blanket

It looks like you’re working on a crochet project — the image shows a neat row of stitches being shaped with a V or notch pattern in white yarn using a crochet hook.

Here’s how you can make this type of pattern:

🧶 Materials

Yarn: Medium-weight acrylic yarn (like the one shown, category 4)
Hook: 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle

🪡 Stitch Key

ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)

🧩 Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Foundation Chain

Chain 30 (or however wide you want your base).
In the 3rd chain from the hook, make 1 hdc.
Continue making 1 hdc in each chain across.
→ You now have 28 hdc (since 2 chains count as the turning space).

Row 1 completed.

Step 2: Work Even Rows

Ch 2, turn your work.
1 hdc in each stitch across the row.
Repeat this for 6 more rows (total 7 rows of even stitches).

This forms the straight base before the notch.

Step 3: Shaping the Notch (Center Cut)

We’ll divide the work into two sections to create the “V” gap.

Right Section:

Ch 2, turn.
Work hdc in the first 10 stitches, then stop — don’t go all the way to the end.
→ You are now leaving the middle and other side unworked.
Turn your work.
Ch 2, and work 1 hdc in each of the 10 stitches again.
Repeat this for 4 rows.

You now have a short raised section on one side.

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Left Section:

Attach your yarn on the opposite side (leaving about 10 stitches unworked in the middle).
Ch 2, and work 1 hdc in each of the 10 stitches on this side.
Repeat for 4 rows, matching the height of the right section.

Now you have two equal sides with a center gap or notch — exactly like in the image.

Step 4: Finishing (Optional)

You can continue both sides separately if making armholes, a neckline, or decorative shaping.
Or later rejoin across the notch with chain stitches if you need to continue straight rows above.