Learn How to Crochet Forked Cluster Stitch

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The Forked cluster stitch is a beautiful dense stitch made up of double and treble crochets with a bit of a twist. This two-row repeat is a brilliant stitch choice for scarves, hats, blankets and more.

What’s also great about the Forked Cluster stitch is that it looks great on BOTH sides of the work, again, making it great for blankets and scarves as it’s reversible. One side gives a flatter finish whilst the other has a more ridged look.

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Materials & Tools

Yarn: I used Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton – Mauve
Hook: I used a 4mm but please use corresponding hook for your chosen yarn
Scissors
Darning Needle

Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Multiple: 1 +4
This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Forked Cluster stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

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(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull 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

First Forked Cluster Stitch (Ffc): yo, insert hook into indicated st, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into the next st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through 3 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through remaining 3 loops.

Forked Cluster Stitch (Fc): yo, insert into the same st as last st made, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into the next st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through 3 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through remaining 3 loops.

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Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

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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.

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Pattern: Forked Cluster Stitch

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Foundation: Chain in a multiple of 1 + 4.

Row 1: Ffc in fourth ch from hook (skipped 3-ch does not count as st), Fc across, tr in same st as last st made. Turn.

Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st), dc in each st across. Turn.

Row 3: 3 ch (does not count as st), starting in first st, Ffc, Fc across, tr in same st as last st made. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until desired height.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

If you’re looking for a project to work on gradually whilst learning new crochet stitches then the Patchwork Blanket might be the project you’re looking for. Crochet 30 stitches and construct this beautiful Patchwork Blanket following my 65 page Ebook. Click here to find out more or alternatively click the image below.

Video Tutorials

You can find the step-by-step video tutorials below which will help you along if you prefer to watch video instruction rather than using a written pattern. There’s a right handed and a left handed version. Don’t forget to subscribe if you like my videos, it’s FREE!

Right-handed

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Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

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