How to Crochet the Cluster Stitch – A Swatch for the Sampler Poncho CAL
Do you have a crochet stitch that you keep on reaching for time and time again? One that you just can’t get out of your mind when you grab your yarn and your hook. One that makes it’s way into each project you make?
Recently for me, it has been the Cluster Stitch. A few of my recent published patterns have been made using the Cluster Stitch:
I wonder if I have any other patterns up my sleeve…If only I had the time to crochet them all.
This summer has been so busy with my kids’ schedule & vacations & all sorts of fun summer adventures with my little wild family. I haven’t crocheted nearly as much as I would like to. I know that time will go by too quickly and that my littles won’t be so little for long, so I am going to soak it up, and my patterns will get published when the timing is right.
So while you wait for my next big pattern (which may or may not use the Cluster Stitch) I will give you a little tutorial and soon you will be making your OWN cluster stitch crochet creations. (just make sure you share pictures with me when you do!
The Sampler Poncho CAL
This stitch is featured in the Sampler Poncho CAL hosted by Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a bit more information.
Don’t have time to work up this stitch right now? Pin this image for later.
If you like this stitch tutorial, check out this baby blanket!
JJ’s Baby Blanket
I made this blanket for my nephew Jett! Isn’t it perfect for a little baby boy?? The pattern is free on my blog. Or you can purchase the ad-free pattern from Ravelry & Etsy.
Learn More Here
Cluster Stitch
Crochet Tutorial
If you make any crochet creations using this stitch, be sure to post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes. I would love to see your work!
Materials
Yarn: small portion of worsted weight yarn or whatever you’d like to work your swatch up in.
Stitch Abbreviations
ch – Chain
dc – Double Crochet
sc – Single Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
sk – Skip
sp – Space
st – Stitch
yo – Yarn Over
Notes
- US Terminology
- Stitches between *asterisks* are repeated.
- The Ch 4 counts as a dc + ch 1.
The Cluster Stitch
A cluster stitch is basically working 3 dc together in the same stitch
Shorthand:
*yo, insert hook into st and draw up a loop; yo and draw through two loops,* repeat 2 more times in same stitch, yo and draw through all four loops remaining on hook.
Picture Tutorial:
STEP 1:
Yo, insert hook into st or sp, yo, draw up a loop; (3 loops on hook) yo and draw through two loops (2 loops on hook)
Step 2:
Yo, insert hook into SAME st or sp, yo, draw up a loop; (4 loops on hook) yo and draw through two loops (3 loops on hook)
Step 3:
Yo, insert hook into SAME st or sp, yo, draw up a loop; (5 loops on hook) yo and draw through two loops (4 loops on hook)
Lastly, Yo and draw through all four loops remaining on hook.
The stitch is typically secured with a ch-1.
Video Tutorial:
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Instructions to work up a swatch.
Step 1. Crochet the Foundation Chain
Chain any even number. For my example I did a ch-12.
Step 2. Crochet the 1st sc row,
Turn, sc into 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, sk next ch, *sc, ch 1, sk next ch, * repeat across ending with sc in last ch. (6 sc; 5 ch1 sps) 11 sts total
Step 3. Crochet the Cluster rows
Ch 4, turn, *cluster in ch 1 space, ch 1* repeat across, dc in last st. (2 dc; 5 clusters; 6 ch1 sps) 13 sts total
Step 4: Crochet the subsequent sc rows
Ch 1, turn, sc into ch 1 space, *ch 1, sc into ch 1 space, sk next st, *repeat across, sc in ch 4 space.
Step 5: Repeat
Repeat Step 3&4. until you reach desired length
Fasten off. & weave in end.
The Sampler Poncho CAL
The Cluster Stitch is featured on Friday, June 24th 2022 on the Sampler Poncho CAL hosted by Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’. Go to this page to retrieve the instructions for the free PDF pattern download.
Introducing the Sampler Poncho pattern bundle.
If you would rather buy the ebook with all of the patterns for the CAL, instead of waiting for each new sample to be released, you can purchase that by clicking the button below.
24 crochet square stitch patterns ranging from easy beginner-friendly stitches to uniquely fun stitch combinations.
Plus, easy to follow instructions to assemble the squares into a fashionable poncho!
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(that’s about $0.52 per pattern)
Thank you for being interested in my patterns!
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The Fine Print
This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2023. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.
You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtags #juniperandoakes and #jaobookmark. If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Group.
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