Crochet 3D Cluster Stitch Tutorial & Video
The 3D Cluster Stitch – Pattern Description
The 3D Cluster Stitch is a thick, double-sided pattern crocheted with offset front post double crochet clusters to give a 3D effect to your work. When crocheted in 2 colors, each side is colored differently, one color on one side, the other color on the other side. It works great for baby blankets, wearables, hats, and scarves.
The pattern is a two-row repeat and after making a few rows, you won’t need to reference the pattern anymore, you will know exactly where each stitch goes.
If you are using multiple colors with this pattern, you will need to cut the yarn at the end of every row, but the end result is well worth it.
Scroll down for the step-by-step written pattern and video tutorial.
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Video Tutorial
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How To Crochet The 3D Cluster Stitch
How To Crochet The 3D Cluster Stitch (FOR LEFT-HANDED CROCHETERS)
Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- solid
- textured
- double-sided
Pattern Repeat
- Multiples of 3ch + 2ch
- 2-row repeat
Supplies Used
- Marriner Yarns Aran
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- 5mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch – chain
- sk – skip
- yo- yarn over
- sl st – slip stitch
- dc – double crochet
- fpdc – front post double crochet
Special Stitches
No special stitches were used in this pattern.
Pattern Instructions
- ch3 at the beginning of the row counts as a dc
- ch4 at the beginning of the row counts as a dc plus 1ch
- stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row
- TIP: always make 3fpdc around the dc post below and 1dc in the middle fpdc of the 3fpdc stitches below.
Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 3 +2. My starting chain is 32ch.
Row 1: dc in the 6th ch from the hook, *sk1, 3dc in next, sk1, dc in next*, repeat from * until you have 2chs left, sk1, ch1, dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: ch3, *sk1, 3fpdc around the dc post below, sk1, dc*, repeat until the end of the row, turn
Row 3: ch4, ssk1, dc, *sk1, 3fpdc around the dc post below, sk1, dc*, repeat until you have 4sts left, sk1, dc, ch1, sk1, dc in the top ch of the ch3 you made on row 2.
Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you have the desired length.
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Pattern Swatch
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