Crochet Clusters in the Center Square
Crochet Clusters in the center square are a fun and versatile technique to add texture and visual interest to your crochet projects. By combining a cluster of stitches together at the center of your square, you create a puffy, raised effect that can really make your design pop. These clusters can be worked in various heights and combinations, allowing you to customize the look to fit your creative vision. Whether you're making a cozy blanket, a decorative pillow, or a stylish afghan, incorporating crochet clusters in the center square is sure to take your project to the next level. So grab your hook and some yarn, and let your imagination run wild as you experiment with this delightful crochet technique!
Materials Needed
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in a multi color. Red Heart Super Saver in Bikini was used in the example.
3 Ply Sport acrylic yarn in White. Red Heart Sport was used in the example
Size G/6 or 4.25mm aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Yarn Thickness: 3mm
Gauge: 5sc=1"
Finished Size: 8" x 8"
Skill Level: Beginner
Special Stitches
Starting Cluster (stcl): Ch3, *yo, insert hook in stitch indicated draw up a loop, yo draw through 2 lps on hook then rep from * one more time, then yo and draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook.
Cl (cluster): *yo, insert hook in stitch indicated draw up a loop, yo draw through 2 lps on hook then rep from * two more times, then yo and draw yarn through all 4 lps on hook.
Instructions
RND 1: With multicolored yarn, ch8, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Stcl in ring. Ch2. *Cl in ring. Ch2. Rep from * 6 times more. Join w/slst to top of stcl. (8clusters)
RND 2: Slst into the first ch2 sp. Stcl in same sp, ch2, cl in same sp. Ch2. *Cl, ch2, cl in next ch2 sp. Ch2. Rep from* around. Join w/slst to top of stcl.
RND 3: Slst into the next ch2 sp. Stcl, ch2, cl in same sp. Ch2. Cl in next ch2 sp. Ch2. *Cl, ch2, cl in next ch2 sp. Ch2. Cl in next ch2 sp. Ch2. Rep from* around. Join w/slst to top of stcl. Fasten off multi.
RND 4: Join white in first ch2 sp after slst. Ch4. *Sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first ch of ch4.
RND 5: Slst into the first ch3 sp. Ch1, sc in same sp. (3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch3 sp. Sc in next ch3 sp. 3sc in each of the next 3 ch3 sps.) *Sc in next ch3 sp. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc.
RND 6: Ch3. (Dc in each of the next 3dc. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 corner sp. Dc in each of the next 13 sts.) *Dc in next sc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 7: Ch4. Sk next dc. (Dc in next dc. Ch1, sk1 dc, twice. Dc in next dc. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 corner sp. Dc in next dc. Ch1, sk 1 dc, 8 times.) *Dc in next dc, ch1, sc next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to 3rd ch of ch4.
RND 8: Ch3. (Dc in next ch1 sp, dc in next dc, 3 times. Dc in each of the next 3dc. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 sp. Dc in each of thenext 4 dc. Dc I next ch1 sp, dc in next dc, 7 times. Dc in next ch1 sp.) *Dc in next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off white.
RND 9: Join multi in same sp as slst. Ch1. Sc in each st around but work a sc, ch2, sc in each ch2 corner sp. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.