The Crochet Cluster Stitch: Enhance Your Crochet Projects with Texture

Crochet Cluster Stitch is a fun and versatile technique that adds texture and dimension to your projects. By grouping several stitches together, you create a cluster that stands out and gives a unique look to your work. It's perfect for adding a decorative touch to blankets, scarves, or even sweaters. Once you get the hang of it, you'll find yourself incorporating cluster stitches into all your crochet projects. So grab your hook and yarn, and give the Crochet Cluster Stitch a try - you might just fall in love with this delightful technique!

Supplies Used

• Marriner Yarns Aran
• 5mm crochet hook

Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ch – chain
• sk – skip
• yo – yarn over
• sl st – slip stitch
• dc – double crochet
• fpdc – front post double crochet

Special Stitches

No special stitches were used in this pattern.

Pattern Instructions

ch3 at the beginning of the row counts as a dc.

ch4 at the beginning of the row counts as a dc plus 1ch.

Stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row.

TIP: Always make 3fpdc around the dc post below and 1dc in the middle fpdc of the 3fpdc stitches below.

Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 3 + 2. My starting chain is 32ch.

Row Instructions

Row 1: dc in the 6th ch from the hook, *sk1, 3dc in next, sk1, dc in next*, repeat from * until you have 2chs left, sk1, ch1, dc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: ch3, *sk1, 3fpdc around the dc post below, sk1, dc*, repeat until the end of the row, turn.

Row 3: ch4, sk1, dc, *sk1, 3fpdc around the dc post below, sk1, dc*, repeat until you have 4sts left, sk1, dc, ch1, sk1, dc in the top ch of the ch3 you made on row 2.

Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you have the desired length.