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12 January 2021

Crochet Cluster Stitch (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

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If you’re interested in learning how to crochet the cluster stitch then you’ve come to the right place!

Continue reading and follow the photo tutorial below to find out how you can work up this pretty crochet stitch!

Crochet Cluster Stitch

There are many variations of the cluster stitch and in this tutorial I will show you how to work the following versions:

  • 2 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch (2dcCL)
  • 3 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch (3dcCL)
  • 4 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch (4dcCL)

INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO CROCHET THE CLUSTER STITCH

NOTES
  • US crochet terms used.
2 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch (2dcCL)

Step 1.

Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch (st) or space, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook).

Cluster Stitch step 1

Cluster Stitch step 2

Crochet Cluster step 3

Crochet Cluster step 4

Step 2.

Yo, insert hook into same stitch (st) or space, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 3 loops. One 2dcCL made:

Cluster Stitch step 5

Cluster step 6

Cluster Crochet St step 7

Cluster Stitch step 8

3 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch

Step 1.

Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch (st) or space, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook):

Cluster Stitch step 1

Cluster Stitch step 2

Crochet Cluster step 3

Crochet Cluster step 4

Step 2.

Yo, insert hook into same stitch (st) or space, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain on hook).

Cluster Stitch step 5

Cluster step 6

Cluster Crochet Stitch step 7

Step 3.

Yo, insert hook into same stitch (st) or space, yo pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 4 loops. One 3dcCL made:

Cluster step 9

Crochet Cluster step 10

Crochet Cluster step 11

4 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch

Step 1.

Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch (st) or space, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook):

Cluster Stitch step 1

Cluster Stitch step 2

Crochet Cluster step 3

Crochet Cluster step 4

Step 2.

Yo, insert hook into same stitch (st) or space, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain on hook):

Cluster Stitch step 5

Cluster step 6

Cluster Crochet Stitch step 7

Step 3.

Yo, insert hook into same stitch (st) or space, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (4 loops remain on hook):

Cluster step 9

Crochet Cluster step 10

Step 4.

Yo, insert hook into same stitch (st) or space, yo, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull though 2 loops (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 5 loops. One 4dcCL made:

Crochet Cluster step 12

Cluster st step 13

Crochet Cluster step 14

If you would like to master this stitch further, have a look at my tutorial for the Alternate Cluster Stitch:

Crochet Cluster Stitch Square Pattern

This pattern is reversible making it ideal for many crochet projects such as blankets, scarves / cowls, hats, accessories and shawls.

PROJECTS TO MAKE

If you enjoy making granny squares and would like to practise this stitch, you might like to have a go at my pattern for the Sunburst granny square:

Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Blue Version

And if you would like to get lots of practise in, my free pattern for the Paisley Baby Blanket might appeal to you!

Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Blanket on Bed

I hope that this tutorial was helpful in teaching you how to crochet the cluster stitch 😊

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Will you make something using this particular stitch?

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USEFUL RESOURCES
  • Craft Yarn Council
  • Knitting and Crochet Guild (UK)
  • Warm Up America. This non-profit foundation is always accepting blankets and other knit and crochet items that are then distributed to agencies such as nursing homes, hospitals, hospices and homeless shelters, to name a few.
  • Project Linus (UK). Donate your handmade crochet blankets to the project for onwards distribution to local hospitals, children’s hospices, women’s refuges and many other services.

Happy crocheting,

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