Special Stitches in Crochet: Marguerite Cluster with 3 Spike Loops

Special Stitches

The Marguerite Cluster with 3 Spike Loops (M3C) is an intriguing crochet technique that adds texture and interest to your projects. To begin, make a spike loop (yo and draw through) into the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th chains from the hook. Finally, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops for the complete stitch.

Quantity of Stitches

The quantity of stitches needed for the Marguerite Cluster is a multiple of 2 plus 1.

Row Instructions

1st Row

*1 chain, make M3C by picking up 1 loop in the chain that closed the previous M3C, the 2nd loop in the same place as the last spike of the previous M3C, skip 1 chain, then make the last loop in the next chain. Yarn over and draw through all 4 loops; repeat from * to end, then turn.

2nd Row

Begin with 3 chains, then make 1 M3C by picking up loops in the 2nd and 3rd chains from the hook and in the chain that closed the 2nd M3C from the previous row. *1 chain, work 1 M3C by picking up the 1st loop in the chain that closed the previous M3C, the 2nd loop in the same place as the last spike of the previous M3C, and the last loop in the chain that closed the next M3C from the previous row; repeat from * to end, picking up the final loop in the top of the chain at the beginning of the previous row.

Repeat the 2nd row for consistent results.