Crochet Cluster V Stitch Tutorial With Video

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Cluster V Stitch – Pattern Description

The cluster V stitch is a one-row repeat crochet pattern constructed with clusters of double crochet two-together stitches (dc2tog) placed in a V shape to create a beautiful textured fabric. It works great for modern blankets, baby afghans, garments, and accessories.

The one-row repeat pattern is so easy to remember, that you will not need to reference the pattern once you made the first couple of rows. The Cluster V Stitch is one of those patterns to crochet while watching your favorite tv show.

Scroll down for the step-by-step written and photo instructions and the video tutorial I made for those of you who are visual learners.

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Video Tutorial

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How To Crochet The Cluster V Stitch

Pattern Notes

Pattern Characteristics

solid

Pattern Repeat

Multiples of 3ch + 2ch
one-row repeat

Supplies Used

Marriner Yarns Aran
5mm crochet hook
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Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain
sk – skip

sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together

Special Stitches

Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog) – just like the title implies you will crochet 2 incomplete double crochet stitches together. It doesn’t matter where the 2 double crochet stitches are made, they can be made in the same stitch (or chain), or they can be crocheted in different stitches, the technique is the same.

Step 1. Make your first incomplete dc: o, insert the hook into the stitch (or chain) and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook(2 loops on the hook). Leave the incomplete dc on the hook.

Step 2. Make another incomplete dc in the same stitch (or chain): yo and insert the hook into the same stitch (or chain) and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook (3 loops on hook). You now have 2 incomplete dc stitches on your hook.

Step 3. Time to crochet them together: yo and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. You have now completed a dc2tog stitch.

Pattern Instructions

Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 3ch + 2ch. My starting chain is 29ch.

Row 1: dc2tog in the 6th ch from the hook, ch1, dc2tog in the same chain, *sk2, dc2tog in the next ch, ch1, dc2tog in the same chain*, repeat until you have 2ch left, sk1, dc in the last ch, turn

Row 2: *ch3 (counts as a dc), dc2tog in the ch space from the previous row, ch1, dc2tog in the same ch space*, repeat until you crocheted in the last ch space from the previous row, sk1, dc in the last stitch (which is the top ch of the ch3 you made at the beginning of the row)

Repeat row 2 until you have the required length

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Pattern Swatch

Cluster V Stitch swatch in a neutral color

Cluster V Stitch swatch in two alternating colors

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8 Comments

Doreen Hahnl
February 2, 2023 @ 2:00 pm

I am not very happy; I joined so I could get the double v crochet blanket pattern, however, no where do I find a link to print out the pattern.
- Ariana Wimsett
  February 3, 2023 @ 8:07 pm
  
  Hello Doreen, if you joined my Crochet Club on Facebook, you will find all the downloadable files (including this one) in the Facebook Group of the Club. Message me on my FB page, Crafting Happiness and I will guide you to the file if you can’t find it (it’s in the FILES section of the group)
Patti
January 15, 2022 @ 3:39 am

Love this Cluster V stitch …looks especially great with the alternating colors. Inspired to do a striped baby blanket now! Thanks for sharing and the sizing tips too👍🏻
- Ariana Wimsett
  January 15, 2022 @ 11:31 pm
  
  You’re welcome 😊 can’t wait to see yours
Susan
February 1, 2021 @ 4:11 pm

I would like to make a toddler blanket for my grandson. This stitch is new to me and looks easy. What size hook and yarn should I use. Also, how many chain stitches should I use to start. (What size do you recommend)?
- arianagoldberry
  February 1, 2021 @ 4:37 pm
  
  Hi, you should use the hook recommended for the yarn you are using (check the band on the yarn). As for the size, it’s all up to you, there are a few standard sizes going around the web, my baby blankets, for example, are 75cm by 100cm. Make a swatch to see how many stitches you need.
Kim
January 17, 2021 @ 3:23 am

I would love to make this into a baby afghan. How many chain stitches should I start with?
- arianagoldberry
  January 17, 2021 @ 2:29 pm
  
  Hi, you need to decide how big you want your baby blanket to be, the baby blankets I design are usually 100cm long by 75cm wide. Then make a small swatch and see how many stitches you need in a 10cm area then multiply it to make up the width. I hope this helps.