The Complete Guide to the Crochet Two Cluster Ridge Stitch

The Crochet Two Cluster Ridge Stitch is a fun and textured stitch pattern that adds depth and dimension to your projects. By combining clusters of stitches that pop out like mini displays of creativity along a ridge, the end result is a beautifully raised and eye-catching design. Whether you're a beginner looking to add some flair to your crochet repertoire or a seasoned crafter searching for a new challenge, this stitch is a delightful choice.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Abbreviations UK

• ch. Chain
• dc. Double Crochet
• htr. Half Treble Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• yrh. Yarn Round Hook
• flo. Front Loop Only
• blo. Back Loop Only
• tr2tog. Leaving last loop of each tr on hook, work 2tr into next htr, yrh, pull through all loops.
• Base of ch. Work into first stitch.

UK Instructions

Made sideways, worked in multiples of any odd number + 2.

I have made 29ch for the sample, work 1htr into 3rd ch from hook, 1htr into each ch to end. Turn. (27htr)

2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * tr2tog into next stitch, 1dc into next stitch, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn.

3rd Row – 2ch, 1htr into the stitch at the base of the 2ch, 1htr into each stitch to end. Turn.

4th Row – Working into FLO for this row, (see abbrev) make 2ch, work 1htr into the stitch at the base of the 2ch, 1htr into each stitch to end. Turn.

5th Row – Working into BLO for this row, make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each stitch to end. Turn.

Repeat 2nd to 5th Rows until required length, you can change to contrast colour on tr2tog rows if you wish.

USA Format

Skill Level

Intermediate

Abbreviations USA

• ch. Chain
• sc. Single Crochet
• hdc. Half Double Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• yo. Yarn Over
• flo. Front Loop Only
• blo. Back Loop Only

dc2tog

Leaving last loop of each dc on hook, work 2dc in next hdc, yo, pull through all loops.

Base of ch. Work in first stitch.

USA Instructions

Made sideways, worked in multiples of any odd number + 2.

I have made 29ch for the sample, work 1hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1hdc in each ch to end. Turn. (27hdc)

2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * dc2tog in next stitch, 1sc in next stitch, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn.

3rd Row – ch2, 1hdc in the stitch at the base of the ch2, 1hdc in each stitch to end. Turn.

4th Row – Working in FLO for this row, (see abbrev) ch2, work 1hdc in the stitch at the base of the ch2, 1hdc in each stitch to end. Turn.

5th Row – Working in BLO for this row, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each stitch to end. Turn.

Repeat 2nd to 5th Rows until required length, you can change to contrast color(s) on dc2tog rows if you wish.