Crochet Cluster Stitch Square Tutorial

Introduction to Crochet Cluster Stitch Square

The Crochet Cluster Stitch Square is a delightful pattern that introduces crocheters to the art of making intricate cluster stitches. With its charming design and textured appearance, this square is perfect for creating lovely blankets, scarves, or even as part of a larger crochet project. The cluster stitch adds depth and interest to the pattern, making it a fun and engaging piece to work on. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to expand your stitch repertoire, this square is a fantastic choice that will provide hours of creative enjoyment. Grab your yarn and hook, and let's crochet some beautiful cluster stitch squares together!

Materials Needed for This Cluster Stitch Square

Yarn – For this pattern, any weight of yarn can be used. The beautiful texture of this stitch would pop beautifully. For this Tutorial, I have used – Stylecraft Jeanie Denim look, Aran #4 weight; (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic, 230 yards/210m per 3.5oz/100g)

1 ball in Orchid.

Estimated Yardage

40 yards

Hook and Other Materials

• US size J (6 mm) Crochet Hook
• Yarn needle

Gauge

15 sts x 9 rows = 10cm/4” measured over hdc with hook used 6mm.

Pattern Notes

• Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
• Unless otherwise stated, turning chains do not count as a stitch.
• The width can be varied by increasing or decreasing the number of starting chains; note that it must be a multiple of 2 plus 1.

Difficulty Level

Easy

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

• Chain(s) – ch(s)
• Single crochet – sc
• Half double crochet – hdc
• Half double cluster – hdccl

Special Stitches

• Half double cluster (hdccl): Yarn over, insert hook in last st used on the previous row, yarn over, pull up a loop, [yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up a loop] twice, yarn over, draw through all 7 loops on hook.
• Half double 3 together (hdc3tog): [Yarn over, insert hook into next st, yarn over, pull up loop] 3 times, draw through all 7 loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions for the Cluster Stitch Square

• Chain 35
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 34 sc
• Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a hdc), starting in the first st, hdc3tog, *ch 1, hdccl, rep from * to last st, hdc in last st, turn. 15 hdccl, 16 ch-1-sp, 2 hdc, 1 hdc3tog
• Row 3: Ch 1 (do not count as a sc), sc in each st and ch-1-sp across, turn. 34 sc
• Rows 4 – 19: Rep Rows 2 – 3
• Note: Rep rows 2 – 3 as desired.

Finishing

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, ch 1 at each corner, join with a sl st to beginning chain.

Fasten off, block to measurement.