Crochet cluster block stitch, todays tutorial is an easy design that works great for blankets and more.
There are a few tutorials on line on how to do the block stitch, but for this one I have used clusters, scroll down the page for the free instructions.
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I have used a worsted weight Aran #4 yarn in five colours for the samples.
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Crochet Cluster Block Stitch Tutorial UK
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
tch. Turning Chain
tr3tog. Treble Three Together
Leaving last loop of each tr on hook, work 3tr into next stitch, yrh, pull through all loops.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 2 + 3.
Using colour 1, I have made 33ch for the sample, (RS) work 1tr into 4th ch from hook 1tr into each ch to end. Turn.
2nd Row – Join in colour 2, work 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * make 1ch, miss 1tr, 1dc into next tr, * rpt * to * to last tr and 3tch, make 1ch, miss 1tr, work 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn.
3rd Row – with colour 1 make 3ch, work tr3tog into next 1ch space, * make 1ch, tr3tog into next 1ch space, * rpt from * to * to last dc, work 1tr into dc. Turn.
4th Row – Join in colour 3, work 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * make 1ch, miss tr3tog, 1dc into next 1ch space, * rpt * to * to last tr3tog and 3tch, make 1ch, miss tr3tog, work 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn.
Rpt 3rd & 4th Rows until required length, alternating colours as set.
USA format below:-
Crochet Cluster Block Stitch Tutorial USA
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
yo. Yarn Over
tch. Turning Chain
dc3tog. Double Three Together
Leaving last loop of each dc on hook, work 3dc into next stitch, yo, pull through all loops.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 2 + 3.
Using colour 1, I ch33 for the sample, (RS) work 1dc in 4th ch from hook 1dc in each ch to end. Turn.
2nd Row – Join in colour 2, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * ch1, skip 1dc, 1sc in next dc, * rpt * to * to last dc and 3tch, ch1, skip 1dc, work 1sc in top of ch3. Turn.
3rd Row – With colour 1, ch3, work dc3tog in next ch1 space, * ch1, dc3tog in next ch1 space, * rpt from * to * to last sc, work 1dc in sc. Turn.
4th Row – Join in colour 3, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * ch1, skip dc3tog, 1sc in next ch1 space, * rpt * to * to last dc3tog and 3tch, ch1, skip dc3tog, work 1sc in top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt 3rd & 4th Rows until required length, alternating colours as set.
Tension/Gauges and sizing – All pattern sizing, yarn weights, tension/gauges etc on this website are approx as everybody crochets differently. Every effort is made to ensure the free crochet patterns are correct, but I am only human so mistakes may be made, if you find one please let me know by e-mail on crochetncreate@btinternet.com