The Cluster Stitch Video Tutorial and Stitch Pattern
I really wanted to share a new favorite crochet stitch with you all, The Cluster Stitch. While this is not a *new* stitch, per say, it is new to me. One of the things I love about crochet is that even after all these years really basic stitches still find me for the first time.
The cluster stitch would be a great crochet stitch for afghans, throws, baby blankets, dishcloths, scarves, or even home decor such as rugs. I’ve also found that it looks beautiful with a great variety of yarn from 100% cotton to wool and alpaca blends.
Working a cluster is not unlike working a bobble. The difference between the cluster stitch and the bobble stitch is that a bobble stitch is secured by a single crochet, making it puff out. The cluster is followed instead by a single chain, keeping it upright and tall.
CLUSTER
Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull
through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops
on hook).
Yo, insert hook into the same stitch, yo, pull
through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops
on hook).
Yo, insert hook into the same stitch, yo, pull
through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (4 loops
on hook).
Yo, insert hook into the same stitch, yo, pull
through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (5 loops
on hook).
Yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook
The Cluster Stitch Pattern
Begin with a chain of an even number of stitches
Row 1: In the 2nd chain from hook, single crochet. Single crochet in the next stitch. *Chain 1, Skip 1 chain, Sc in the next chain. Repeat from * until 1 chain remains. Single crochet in the last remaining chain.
Row 2: Chain 4 (this will count as a double crochet and chain 1), turn. *In chain 1 space, work 1 cluster (see above), chain 1. Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain, working a cluster into each chain 1 space along the way. For the last 2 stitches, chain 1, double crochet in the very last stitch.
Row 3: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet into the first 2 stitches. *Chain 1, Skip 1 stitch, single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat from * across, ending with 1 single crochet into each of the last 2 stitches. These last 2 stitches will technically be worked into the last 2 chains of the 4 turning chain from the previous row.
Alternate row 2 and 3 until you reach the desired length of your project.
I will be including this stitch in a project I’m soooo excited to share with you all. Until then feel free to learn it for whatever you want to stitch up next.
Other Crochet Stitches to Learn
Center Single Crochet (also known as the crochet knit stitch)