Are you ready to learn the two treble crochet stitch cluster? This stitch makes a really lovely loose feel to any crochet project. I know it as the two treble crochet stitch cluster, however it may be known under many names. It is a vital part of some of my crochet patterns. The good thing is that the pattern is made almost only with treble crochet stitches. Which makes it easy to learn.
As the name suggests you will make two treble crochet stitches in one. The stitch is also almost the same stitch as the two double crochet stitch cluster.
If you have bought one of my crochet patterns, you might wonder how the two treble crochet stitch cluster done. The crochet patterns always offers written text in addition to charts, but now I will share a step by step picture guide with you. In addition there is a video of how to crochet this stitch on the bottom.
Today I suggest that you learn the crochet stitch & then you should put it to use in a crochet project! You can make you own project, but on the bottom of this post I have also included all crochet patterns that are using the two treble crochet stitch cluster!
OTHER CROCHET STITCHES YOU MIGHT WANT TO LEARN:
Before you start learning the crochet stitch for this post, I want to share other crochet stitch tutorials from Joy of Motion. Just click the link & open them in new tabs to learn them later.
Crochet Abbreviations
The Two Treble Crochet Stitch Cluster is often abbreviated DTCS in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED TO LEARN THE TWO TREBLE CROCHET STITCH CLUSTER:
Crochet Hook:
To follow this crochet tutorial you’ll need a crochet hook. When I crochet I usually use 2 types of crochet hooks. I’ve listed them below:
- Knitpro – Symphonie Rose Crochet Hooks – My first choice as of now is the Symphonie Rose Crochet Hooks from KnitPro. They opened my world to wood hooks & impressed me with their amazing lightness & how they feel in my hand. Even though they’re not padded, they never give me any strain while using them. I’ve only come across them in sets They are available here:
- KnitPro – Waves Crochet Hooks – Are the crochet hooks I use almost as my favorite. They are padded hooks & are comfortable to crochet with. They are a little heavier than wooden hooks, but the padded comfort is truly amazing. You can purchase these both in sets & alone. They are available here:
- Love Crochet
- Wool Warehouse
- Wool Warehouse (set)
- Amazon
- Amazon (set)
- Etsy
Yarn:
You’re going to need some yarn to follow this crochet tutorial to learn a new crochet stitch. I really do love purchasing my yarn online. Here’s my top yarn resources:
Crochet a blanket!
Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
HOW TO CROCHET THE TWO TREBLE CROCHET STITCH CLUSTER – PHOTO GUIDE:
1. How to start:
Since the purpose of this post is to learn the stitch I suggest that you start by making a small test square:
1. Chain 12 stitches, turn.
2. Single Crochet along chain row, turn.
Then you are ready to start the “Two treble crochet stitch cluster”!
(If you are uncertain about “Chains” check my “Beginners Guide to Crochet Part 1″ – and for “Single Crochet” the “Beginners Guide To Crochet Part 2″.)
2. Chain 3 stitches
Chain 3 stitches.
3. Yarn over 2 times
Yarn over from back to front 2 times.
4. Insert crochet hook in next stitch
Insert crochet hook or indicated space.
5. Draw up a loop
Draw up a “loop” from next stitch.
You now have 4 “loops” on the hook.
6. Yarn over
Yarn over from back to front.
7. Work through 2 loops
Pull yarn through 2 “loops” on hook.
You now have 3 “loops” on the hook.
8. Yarn over
Yarn over from back to front.
9. Work through 2 loops
Pull yarn through 2 “loops” on the hook.
You now have 2 “loops” on the hook.
10. Yarn over 2 x
Yarn over from back to front 2 times.
11. Draw up a loop from same stitch
Draw up a loop from same stitch.
You now have 5 “loops” on hook.
12. Yarn over
Yarn over from back to front.
13. Work through 2 loops
Pull yarn through 2 “loops” on hook.
You now have 4 “loops” on the hook.
14. Yarn over
Yarn over from back to front.
15. Work through 2 loops
Pull yarn through 2 “loops”.
You now have 3 “loops” on the hook.
16. Yarn over
Yarn over from back to front.
17. Work through 3 loops.
Pull yarn through all “loops” on hook.
You now have 1 “loop” on the hook.
You have finished a “Two treble crochet stitch cluster”.
Repeat 3-17 until the end of the row.
Start the rows with chain 3.
HOW TO CROCHET THE TWO TREBLE CROCHET STITCH CLUSTER – WRITTEN DESCRIPTION:
Two treble crochet stitch cluster:
DTCS= 2x yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over, work through 2 loops, yarn over, work through 2 loops, 2x yarn over, draw up a loop from same stitch, yarn over, work through 2 loops, yarn over, work through 2 loops, yarn over work through 3 loops.
HOW TO CROCHET THE TWO TREBLE CROCHET STITCH CLUSTER – VIDEO GUIDE:
This soundless video shows you how to crochet the two treble crochet stitch.
Compare this with the written instructions & you should have a feel about how it’s done.
CROCHET PATTERN DESIGNS USING THE TWO TREBLE CROCHET STITCH CLUSTER:
I hope you enjoyed learning how to crochet the TWO Treble Crochet Stitch Cluster. Comment below to let me know what you used the crochet stitch for, I’d love to see what you’ve made!