Inside – In this blog post, you will learn how to crochet the Forked Cluster Crochet Stitch with written instructions and a video tutorial.
The Forked Cluster Crochet Stitch is one of my favorite stitches to add diversity to a crochet project. The “legs” of the stitch straddle between two separate stitches. This gives the crocheted fabric a mini zig zag effect. I’ve used a rendition of this stitch in the Brioche Bun Scarf + Pot Holder Crochet Patterns. It’s a happy day to bring it back with the Rainbow Crochet Blanket Pattern! Curious about the Rainbow Blanket Pattern? Learn more here.
Reasons to love the Forked Cluster Crochet Stitch
- Uses a beginner crochet stitch to add dimension to your crochet project
- Gives a mini up + down effect to the fabric
- Condenses the stitches together to create a thicker fabric (aka an extra snuggly blanket!)
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Notes
- US Crochet Terms used throughout.
- CH 1 and CH 3 the beginning of the row does NOT count as a stitch.
- Stitch multiple is 2.
- Rows 1-2 and stitch counts reference the Rainbow Blanket Crochet Pattern designed by Juniper & Oakes and High Desert Yarn.
- If you need help with locating the 3rd Loop of the HDC, please reference this video tutorial here.
Stitch Abbreviations
MC – Main Color
CC – Contrasting Color
HDC – Half Double Crochet
FC – Forked Cluster
DC – Double Crochet
HDC 3rd Loop – Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop Only
CH – Chain
ST(S) – Stitch(es)
YO – Yarn Over
REP – Repeat
Special Stitches
Forked Cluster Crochet Stitch (FC)
YO, insert hook in same st as 2nd leg of last FC and draw up loop, YO, insert hook in next st and draw up loop (5 loops on hook), (YO, draw through 3 loops) twice.
Still need help with the Forked Cluster Crochet Stitch? Please scroll down to find the video tutorial for this stitch (and the whole section).
Written Instructions
Rows 1-2: In MC, CH 1, HDC in first st and each st across, turn. (132 sts)
Row 3: In CC, CH 3, FC over 1st and 2nd HDC, FC across placing last leg in last HDC, DC in the same HDC, turn. (132 sts)
Row 4: CH 1, HDC in each st across, turn. (132 sts)
Row 5: CH 1, HDC in first st, HDC in 3rd loop in each st until 1 st remains, HDC in last st, turn. (132 sts)
Row 6: CH 1, HDC in first st, HDC in 3rd loop in each st until 1 st remains, HDC in last st, turn. (132 sts)
Rep Rows 3 – 6 until this section measures 4”.
End on a Row 4 (EVEN row) of the repeat.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Video Tutorial
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