In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the cluster stitch. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch with a nice texture. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for washcloths, blankets, scarves, hats, cardigans, crochet tops and other projects that need structure and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The cluster stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a double crochet three together (dc3tog).
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn Diamond mercerized cotton 8/4, 50 g = 165 m, color: 3803 (light lilac). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the cluster stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an even number of chains. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Then make another single crochet in the next stitch.
4. Chain one.
5. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
6. Chain one, skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
7. Then repeat: chain one, skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
8. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have one stitch left.
9. Then make a single crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
10. Chain four and turn your work around. Chain four counts as a stitch.
11. Next you will make a double crochet three together in the next chain one space. So, yarn over.
12. Insert your hook in the chain one space and yarn over.
13. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
14. Yarn over.
15. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook. The first leg of the double crochet three together is ready.
16. Yarn over.
17. Insert your hook in the same chain one space and yarn over.
18. Pull the yarn through. Now you have four loops on your hook.
19. Yarn over.
20. Pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have three loops on your hook. The second leg is ready.
21. Yarn over.
22. Insert your hook in the same chain one space and yarn over.
23. Pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook.
24. Yarn over.
25. Pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have four loops on your hook. The third leg is ready.
26. Yarn over.
27. Pull the yarn through all three loops. You have just made a double crochet three together! This is your first cluster stitch.
28. Chain one.
29. Make another double crochet three together in the next chain one space.
30. Chain one.
31. Then repeat: make a double crochet three together in the next chain one space and chain one.
32. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row chain one as usually.
33. Then make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 3
34. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
35. Make a single crochet in the very first stitch.
36. Make another single crochet in the chain one space.
37. Chain one.
38. Then make a single crochet in the next chain one space (in between the two clusters).
39. Then repeat: chain one and make a single crochet in the next chain one space.
40. Continue working the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row chain one as usually.
41. Then make a single crochet in the turning chain space.
42. Make another single crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished cluster stitch
43. Done!
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