The Forked Cluster

If you love beautiful and unique stitches, then the forked cluster should be on your list to learn. Not only is the Forked Cluster Stitch is a beautiful stitch, but it adds tons of texture to any project. And best of all, this stitch is fun to make. This reversible stitch works well for blankets, scarves, wash clothes, as well as many other projects.

The forked cluster stitch is worked by crocheting 2 double crochet stitches together to create an interesting and exciting texture. So, if you love texture like me, you will absolutely love this stitch. For this stitch you will insert the hook in two adjoining stitches, hence why it is called a cluster stitch. The beginning of each stitch will begin in the last stitch made. Then work the second step in the following stitch. Hence, creating the forked look using two clusters. 

The Forked Cluster Stitch

Yo, insert hook into indicated stitch, Yo and draw up a tall loop. Yo, insert hook into the next ch, Yo and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook). Next, (Yo, draw through 3 loops) twice (first FC) made. Then, *Yo and insert hook into same ch as last FC, Yo and draw up a loop. Yo insert hook into the next ch, Yo and draw up a loop. Then, (Yo and draw through 3 loops) twice.

Making a Swatch

FOUNDATION CHAIN:

Any number of chains + 4 chains

ROW 1:

YO, insert hook into the 5th chain from hook. YO, draw up a loop.(2 x) in same ch. (5 loops on hook). YO, pull thru 4 loops on your hook (1st leg of Fcl made). Sk 1 ch. YO, insert hook into the next ch, yo, pull up a tall loop. (2 times) (6 loops on your hook). YO, pull through 4 loops. YO, pull through 3 loops. Ch 2. *YO, insert hook into the next chain. YO, draw up a loop.(2 x) in same ch. (5 loops on hook). YO, pull thru 4 loops on your hook (1st leg of Fcl made). Sk 1 ch. YO, insert hook into the next ch, yo, pull up a tall loop. (2 times) (6 loops on your hook). YO, pull through 4 loops. YO, pull through 3 loops. Ch 2* Repeat across to last chain. DC in the last ch.

ROW 2:

Ch 4 and turn. (counts as a dc+ ch 1) In first ch-1 space, YO and pull up a tall loop (2x). YO and pull through 4 loops. Now, YO and insert into the next ch-2 space and pull up a tall loop (2x) (6 loops on hook). YO and pull through 4 loops. YO and pull through 3 loops. Ch 2. *YO and insert into the same sp as last Fcl and you and pull up a loop. (2x) YO and pull through 4 loops. YO and insert into next ch-2 sp, YO and pull up a tall loop. (2x). YO and pull through 4 loops. Yo and pull through 3 loops. ch 2* Repeat across the row to last ch-2sp. Start fcl in ch-2 space and finish second leg of fcl in ch 4 turning ch. Ch 1 and DC in the 3rd ch of the tch.

Repeat row 2 for pattern

VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR THE FORKED CLUSTER STITCH

FInal NOtes

Also, be sure to check out my other stitch tutorials in my Stitch Library. Once again, thanks for stopping by DulceBella Designs! In the meantime, be sure to check out the patterns below using the forked cluster stitch. Until next time, sit, relax, and stay a while and always glorify God by creating beautiful crochet art!.

MY FAVORTIE PATTERNS USING THE FORKED CLUSTER STITCH

Because the forked cluster stitch lends itself to many different styles of patterns, the possibilities are endless. Although, I have linked some different patterns here that use this stitch, I encourage you to try creating your own project. So, here is your chance to start with trying something small like a hat or scarf.