I love the look of the double cluster stitch and wanted to make a pretty blanket with it. I already had purchased this pretty brown and pink yarn at a local store and thought it would be the perfect match.
You get lots of colors in just one cake of DK or gauge 3 yarn. This one has white, pink, tan, and brown and is called Meowth.
The great thing about Lion Brand Mandala yarn besides all the colors in one skein is that it comes in lots of colorways and is easy to find. The yarn is a DK or weight #3 yarn.
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The Stitch
This colorful blanket is made using the Double Cluster Stitch. This stitch is a combination of 4 double crochet together and a chain stitch alternating with a row of single crochet and the chain stitch. You will find the pattern an easy 2 row repeat.
The stitch makes a cluster design that looks great when changing yarn frequently. The stitch makes a pretty design with peaks of the other color.
How to Make a Rosewood Clusters Blanket
Skill Level: Intermediate; You need to learn the cluster stitch which is where you do part of a double crochet stitch multiple times in the same stitch. If you are using the same type of yarn and carrying it, you need to understand how to place the yarn on top of the row before and crocheting over it.
Supplies
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- 4 mm crochet hook
- 3 -10.5 oz (300 g) Lion Brand Mandala Bonus Bundle in Meowth or any other weight #3 DK yarn 1181 yd (1080 m)
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- ch– chain
- dc – double crochet
- st– stitch
- ch-sp – chain space
Special stitch: cluster double stitch, similar to working 4 double crochet together in one stitch or space: 1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space, Yarn over, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), repeat 3 more times.
You will have 3 loops on the hook, then 4, then 5. Yarn over, draw through all loops on hook. Chain 1 to secure the stitch.
Expert tips
- Alternate colors every row by carrying the other color and crocheting over it. Change colors You set the color you are not using on top of the row you just finished. You then crochet over it with the color you weren't using. Use 2 skeins at the same time.
- You can use any even number for the starting chain to make the project larger or smaller.
- Split the 3rd ball of Mandala Yarn into 2 part. Make sure to have 2 different colors. You will need more for yarn for the cluster rows and less for the single crochet rows.
- If you have 2 much of 1 color at a time just finish a row in that color and cut it out of the ball of yarn. Go on to the next color and you can add the other color back in later.
Video Double Cluster Stitch tutorial left-handed
You can use any even number for the starting chain.
Rosewood Clusters Crochet Blanket Pattern
Size: 46 in x 56 in ( 117 cm x 142 cm)
Chain 180
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in st across. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 2: sc in second st *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * until you have 3 chs remaining, ch 1, sk 1, sc in each of last 2 ch sts. Chain 4 and turn.
Row 3: Work cluster in each ch-1 space across, skip 1 sc, dc in last st. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 4: sc in top of dc, sc in ch-sp before first cluster, *ch 1, sc in next ch-sp between clusters; repeat from * across working one sc in ch-sp after last cluster and 1 sc in third ch from turning chain. Chain 4 and turn.
Repeat Row 3-4 until you have 128 rows or the length you want. Last row is a row of single crochet 1 in each stitch and chain space.
Cut and knot yarn. Weave in ends, using a tapestry needle. Enjoy your double cluster stitch blanket.
Make your own beautifully striped blanket using this easy pattern. This pretty pattern makes a lovely throw.
This pattern would make a lovey baby blanket too. The yarn is lighter so it is great for warmer climates or summer.
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