How to Crochet Cluster Stitch: Free Pattern & Video

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Learn how to crochet the cluster stitch with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. This stitch involves working multiple incomplete stitches together into a single stitch, creating a “cluster” that results in a dense, textured stitch. So, if you’re looking to add a touch of texture and depth to your crochet projects, the cluster stitch is a must-know technique, the cluster stitch is both beautiful and versatile.

Table of Contents

Pattern Use Ideas

Blankets
Scarves
Garments

Materials & Tools Needed

Yarn: you can use any weight yarn and the corresponding crochet hook. For the video tutorial, I used Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton DK
Hook: 4.5mm
Scissors
Darning Needle

Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Multiple: 2 +2
This pattern gives you the basic principles for the crochet Cluster stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
Please note, the beginning and end of row are slightly different.

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

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Terms & Abbreviations

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook

Slip Stitch (ss): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull yarn through stitch and loop on hook

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Special Stitches

Cluster Stitch: (CS): yo, insert hook, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook three times, yo and pull through all 4 loops on the hook.

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Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

Cluster Stitch

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Free Crochet Pattern: Cluster Stitch

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Foundation: Ch in multiples of 2 + 2 until your desired width.

Row 1: dc in second ch from hook (skipped ch does not count as st), dc in next ch, *1 ch, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, rep from * until 3 ch remaining, 1 ch, skip 1 ch, dc in last 2 ch. Turn.

Row 2: 4 ch (counts as tr and 1 ch), skip st at base of 4-ch and next st, CS in ch sp, *1 ch, skip dc, CS in ch sp, rep from * until 2 sts rem, 1 ch, skip dc, tr in last st. Turn.

Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as st), dc in first st, dc in ch sp before first cluster, *1 ch, dc in next ch sp between clusters, rep from * across working final dc in fourth ch of initial 4-ch, dc in third ch of 4-ch. Turn.

Rep Rows 2 and 3 until desired height.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Want to Change Colour?

Heres how: To change colors at the end of the row, before working off the last 2 loops of a stitch, drop first color and pick up new color to finish the last stitch of a row, continue next row with new color. Cut first color and tie to new color tail if you prefer.

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

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Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

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