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How to Crochet the Cluster Stitch

Learn how to make a double crochet cluster stitch with this stitch tutorial. The crochet cluster stitch is a beginner-friendly 2 row-repeat stitch pattern. It’s perfect for a variety of different crochet projects!

Continue to read through some of the things you can make with this cozy cluster stitch or scroll down for the stitch pattern + guided video tutorial.

crochet cluster stitch made with Lion Brand Wool-Ease yarn

Crochet Cluster Stitch

The double crochet cluster stitch is a beginner-friendly crochet stitch that consists of chain, single crochet, and double crochet. It’s a simple crochet stitch to learn and would make a great addition to your stitch library.

Some crochet project ideas you can make with this stitch include cozy blankets, chunky pillows, or flowy cardigans. What are you planning to make with this stitch?

This modern crochet stitch works up quickly as it’s made from a 2-row repeat. The first row of the repeat is made from a combination of chains and double crochet cluster stitches. The second repeat row is made from chains and single crochet stitches.

crochet cluster stitches

Different Types of Crochet Cluster Stitches

There are several variations of the cluster stitch that you can make. You can make a single crochet cluster stitch, double crochet cluster stitch, or a treble cluster stitch.

All of these different variations follow the same pattern, the only difference is the stitch that makes up the cluster. I personally love the double crochet version, because it works up fast. The treble version works up even faster as that stitch has a lot of height to it.

You could also make a cluster that has 2 or 3 stitches in it, than the regular 5. So you can definitely experiment with this stitch pattern and see what you like best!

Other Stitches You Might Like

4 different crochet stitches: shell stitch, reverse blanket stitch, lotus stitch, and the granite stitch.
1. Shell Stitch Tutorial / 2. The Reverse Blanket Stitch / 3. The Lotus Stitch / 4. Granite Stitch Tutorial

Abbreviations (U.S. Terms):

ch – chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.

sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through last two loops on hook.

dc – double crochet: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch and pull through, yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over and pull through last two loops on hook.

csdouble crochet cluster stitch – yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, * yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, repeat from * 2 more times (5 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on hook.

st – stitch

Stitch Pattern

Chain an even number of stitches.

Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, *ch 1, skip st, sc in next st. Repeat from * across to last st. sc in last st, turn.

Round 2: ch 4, skip first 2 st and make a cs in ch space, ch 1 (to close cluster stitch). * create a cs in next ch space, ch 1 (to close cluster stitch). repeat from * till last ch space. skip next st, dc in last stitch. turn.

Round 3: ch 1, sc in first st, sc in between cluster stitch and single crochet, ch 1, sc in between cs st, *ch 1, sc in between cs st. Repeat from * till last cs st. sc after last cs st, sc in 3rd beginning ch.

Continue to repeat rows 2 and 3 to however long you want your project to be.

I hope you enjoyed learning how to crochet the cluster stitch! If you’re interested in learning some more stitches, take a look at our guided stitch videos on YouTube.

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