In this crochet stitch tutorial you’ll learn how to crochet the split clusters stitch.
The split clusters is a beautiful lace crochet stitch and it gives a beautiful finish to any crochet project.
You’ll have a great photo tutorial to help you learn this crochet stitch, as well as a simple video.
Let’s dive into this beautiful textured crochet stitch.
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What is the split clusters crochet stitch pattern?
The split cluster stitch crochet stitch pattern is a great crochet stitch combination that offers lots of texture.
As the name suggests it contains “split clusters”, which in practical terms means two puff stitches separated in a up-down V.
The stitches you will need to know is chains, single crochet stitches, double crochet stitches & crochet puffs.
The pattern is a stitch multiple of 3 stitches & it is a 1 row repeat.
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Materials Needed
To crochet the split clusters stitch pattern you can use any crochet hook size and weight yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Crochet Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- SPCL = split cluster
- st = stitch
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet stitch pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
How to Crochet The Split Clusters Stitch Pattern – Written Tutorial
SPCL:
*yo, draw up a loop from next st/ next ch-space, yo, draw up a loop from same st/same ch-space, yo, draw hook through the 4 first loops on hook, sk 1 st, repeat from* in next st/next ch-space, yo, draw through the 3 last loops on hook.
Row 1: Ch 3, SPCL 1 in the next 3 st, and in each 3 st across until you have 1 st left, ch 1, dc 1 in last st, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, *SPCL in the next 2 ch-spaces**, ch 2*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left – ending last repeat at **, ch 1, dc 1 in last st, turn.
Repeat row 2.
How to Crochet the Split Clusters Stitch
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- Setup row: Ch a multiple of 3 st. Sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook and each st across.
- Ch 3. Start every row with ch 3.
- Yarn over & insert crochet hook in next stitch, you are ready to draw up a loop.If you are crocheting row 2 or beyond, you will crochet into the chain space instead of into the crochet stitch.
- Draw up a loop.You now have 3 loops on hook.
- Yarn over from back to front.
- Insert crochet hook in same stitch as on step 3.
- Draw up a loop from same stitch. You now have 5 loops on you hook.
- Yarn over from back to front.
- Pull yarn through the first 4 loops on hook. You now have 2 loops left on the hook.
- Yarn over from back to front. Notice you will skip 1 stitch on next step and work into the stitch pointed to.
- Skip one stitch. Draw up a loop from next stitch (foundation row). You now have 4 loops on the hook.If you crochet on row 2 or beyond, you will work into the chain space.
- Yarn over from back to front.
- Draw up a loop from same stitch.You now have 6 loops on you hook.
- Yarn over from back to front.
- Pull yarn through the 4 first loops on the hook. You now have 3 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over from back to front.
- Pull yarn through the last 3 loops on the hook.You now have 1 loop on the hook.
- Chain 2 stitches, making a chain space.
- Repeat the steps 2-18 until you have 1 stitch left. Finish the row with ch 1 and double crochet in last stitch.Turn your work & start a new row, where you will draw up loops from the chain spaces instead of stitches.Repeat for as many rows as you wish to crochet.
Split Clusters Video Tutorial
NB!! There’s no sound on this video! But even without the sound you may find it helpful.
I hope you enjoyed learning how to crochet the Split Clusters Stitch.
It can be used for so many stunning crochet projects! Happy crocheting!
