Do you love the look of cluster stitches, but want to add a little bit of twist (pun intended) to your crochet? Then you'll love this twisted cluster stitch variation! This stitch adds a unique and beautiful texture to your work. Best of all, they're easy to learn and addictive to crochet! So let's get started!
Twisted Cluster Stitch
Difficulty Level
Easy to Intermediate.
Materials
Yarn
- Any DK weight yarn with 2 different colors.
Tools
- 3mm crochet hook.
- Tapestry needle.
Tension
Gauge:
In Pattern Stitch, 12 st * 10 rows = 2″ * 2″ (5*5 cm)
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Fpdc = Front Post Double Crochet
- St(s) = Stitch (es)
Special stitch instructions:
3-dc cluster:
*yarn over, insert hook in the desired space, yarn over, pull through 2 loops* (2 loops on your hook), repeat * 2 more times (4 loops on your hook), yarn over, pull through all loops.
Stitch conversion table (UK/ US):
| UK | US | ||
| Chain | Ch | Chain | Ch |
| Double | Dc | Single | Sc |
| Treble | Tr | Double | Dc |
Pattern notes:
- The finished size and the amount of yarn used may vary depending on the individual's gauge.
- Change color after every 2 rows.
- If you want to change the final measurements, you can increase/decrease # of starting chains and # of rows until reaching the desired length & width.
Instructions:
Start with ch 22. [Multiples of 2 +2 (as a height)]
Row 1: sc in the 3rd ch from hook, sc in the next ch, sc across the remaining chains. [20 sc] Row 2: ch2, turn, sc in the same st, *ch1, skip next st, sc in the next st*, repeat * across the row.
Row 3: change color, ch2, turn, sc in the first space, ch3, 3dc cluster in the next space, ch1, skip next st, *3dc cluster in the next space, ch1, skip next space*, repeat * across until the end, dc in the last st.
Row 4: ch2, turn, sc in the next st, sc across the row. [20sc]
Row 5: change color, ch2, turn, sc in the same st, sc in the next st, *fpdc in the middle st of 3dc cluster 2 rows down, ch1, skip next st, sc in the next st*, repeat *across the row.
Row 6: ch2, turn, sc in the same st, *ch1, skip next st, sc in the next st*, repeat * across the row.
Row 7: change color, ch2, turn, sc in the first space, ch3, 3dc cluster in the next space, ch1, skip
next st, *3dc cluster in the next space, ch1, skip next st*, repeat * across until the end, dc in the last st.
Repeat rows 4 – 7 until reaching the desired length.
Fasten off, Weave in all ends.
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Download free crochet pattern: Crochet Twisted Cluster Stitch
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