Begin the crocheting with a fun guide on the Mixed Cluster Stitch! This tutorial offers a clear, step-by-step approach, making it a breeze for anyone wanting to add a splash of texture to their projects. Whether you're just starting out or looking to spice up your crochet patterns, this tutorial is your go-to.
Crochet Mixed Cluster Stitch Tutorial
Materials Needed
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Cotton yarn (size 4)
Foundation Chain:
Start:
- with a foundation chain that's a multiple of 2. In the example used, there are 14 chains.
Row 1: Single Crochet Base
Skip:
- the first two chains.
Single crochet:
- into the next chain.
Continue:
- to do one single crochet in each chain across the row.
Complete:
- the row with a single crochet in each chain.
Row 2: Mixed Cluster Stitch
Chain 2:
- and flip your work (this counts as the first half double crochet).
Begin mixed cluster:
- Yarn over and insert the hook into the first stitch, pull the yarn through (two loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through two loops.
- Skip the next stitch.
- In the following stitch, yarn over and insert the hook, pull the yarn through (four loops on hook).
- Yarn over and insert into the same stitch again, yarn over and pull the yarn through (six loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through all six loops on the hook.
Chain 1:
- to secure the cluster.
Repeat:
- the mixed cluster stitch across the row.
In the last mixed cluster:
- you perform it slightly different in the turning chain to finish.
Row 3: Single Crochet Row:
Chain 1:
- and turn your work.
Single crochet:
- into each stitch across the row.
Finish:
- the row with a single crochet into the top of the turning chain.
Repeating the Pattern:
- Continue repeating Rows 2 and 3 until you reach the desired length of your project.
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