Crochet Cluster Blanket
Crochet Cluster Blankets are a delightful way to add charm and coziness to your home decor. These blankets are made by creating clusters of stitches that form a beautiful texture, perfect for snuggling up on chilly nights or adding a pop of color to your living space. The versatility of crochet cluster blankets allows you to customize them with different yarn colors and sizes, making each creation unique and personal. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a fun and rewarding way to showcase your creativity and bring warmth to your surroundings. So grab your favorite yarn, hook, and a cup of tea, and let's get crocheting!
Yarn used
- Contrasting yarn of similar weight for border (optional - I used same yarn for border)
Other Items used
- Size J/ 5.75mm crochet hook (or hook to match yarn weight)- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations and stitches
• SC: Single crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• (...) x n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times
**This pattern uses US Crochet Terms**
Pattern
1. Create the foundation chain
Foundation chain number = (multiple of 3) + 2
My blanket (40 inch x 48 inch): 131 chain stitches for foundation chain (129+2)
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from the hook: 1 SC in each st back down the ch. Ch 1, turn
R2: Start in last SC from previous row. (SC, HDC, DC) in same st, sk 2. Repeat until end of row. 1SC into the last SC. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 - n: Repeat row 2 steps until desired length is reached
Note: Each “cluster” will always go into a SC stitch
If using contrasting colour for border, fasten off and weave in the ends
Border
R1: Attach contrasting yarn (if using) anywhere on the blanket and ch 1. SC around blanket, with 3 SC in each corner. Sl st back into first SC.R2: Ch 2. DC around blanket, with 3 DC in each corner. Sl St back in to 1st DC.
