Learn to crochet this easy crochet cluster bead stitch, perfect for blankets, scarves or garments. if you love texture, this stitch will quickly be added to your favourite stitch collection.
This free written crochet stitch pattern is accompanied with a step by step video tutorial. Please scroll down to view.
If you have known my crochet designs awhile now, you will know that if a particular stitch has lots of texture I’m sure to make something with it. One of my favourite stitches is the bead stitch. I’ve made several designs in the past with this beautiful stitch including my popular Samhradh Cardigan. But when I recently came across the Cluster Bead Stitch, which simply put is just a bead stitch wrapped around a cluster stitch, I had to try it out. I loved it and I’m sure you will too.
MATERIALS
In the photos above I used Drops Paris. This is a weight 4 cotton yarn but any yarn or weight will work perfectly.
5mm crochet hook. You can use any hook you like but try to stick with your yarn’s recommended size.
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc-cl = double crochet cluster
BST = bead stitch
TC = treble crochet
yo = yarn over
CROCHET CLUSTER BEAD STITCH
Work any even number of chains
Bead Stitch: (yo, insert hook from front to back of cluster stitch (towards right of cluster), pull yarn through) 4 times, yo pull through all loops.
Cluster stich (dc-cl): yo, insert hook in same st as last dc-cl, pull yarn through, yo pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook into next sc, pull yarn through, yo pull through 2 loops, yo insert hook into next sc, pull yarn through, yo pull through 2 loops, yo pull through 3 loops, yo pull through 2 loops.
Practice Swatch:
Ch 24
ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end. Turn.
ROW 2: ch 4 (counts as TC) yo insert hook into next sc, pull yarn through, yo pull through 2 loops, yo insert hook into next sc, pull yarn through, yo pull through 2 loops, yo insert hook into next sc, pull yarn through, yo pull through 2 loops, yo pull through 3 loops, yo pull through 2 loops (dc-cl made), BST, *dc-cl, BST, rep from * across, ending row with TC in last sc.
ROW 3: ch 1, sc in each st across, sc in ch 4 space, sc in 3rd ch. Turn.
Rep rows 2-3.
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Fantastic tutorial so easy to follow and described in simple terms, I will definitely be using this soon.thank you.
love this cluster bead stitch thank you and have used it to make a lovely cowl