How to Crochet the Slanted Clusters Stitch Photo Tutorial

If you are looking for a solid, gentle texture in a crochet stitch, you will definitely want to try the Slanted Clusters Stitch.

This crochet stitch pattern reminds me of the gentle wavy texture of wind swept sand on the shore. It is pretty and easy to work. I would love to use this stitch in a large blanket – perhaps in a super bulky weight yarn – although any weight of yarn would suffice. I hope you enjoy it!

Stitches and Abbreviations:

• Ch – Chain Stitch
• CL – Cluster Stitch ([Yo, insert your hook into the stitch indicated, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on your hook] three times, yo and draw through remaining 4 loops on your hook. Cluster Stitch made.)
• Dc – Double Crochet
• Rpt – Repeat
• Sc – Single Crochet Stitch
• Sl St – Slip Stitch
• Yo – Yarn Over

Pattern Notes:

This stitch is worked in rows in this tutorial and it may be worked in one colour or many. I will be working this pattern in a solid colour.

To begin make a slip knot and make a foundation chain. For this stitch you will need a multiple of 3 + 2 stitches for your foundation chain.

For example, ch 32.

Slanted Clusters Stitch Crochet Pattern:

Row One: Sc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each st across, ch 4, turn.

Row Two: CL in the 1st st (at the base of your turning ch), *sk the next 2 sts, shell in the next st; Rpt from * across ending with a dc in the final st. Ch 4, turn.

Row Three: CL in the 1st st, *shell in the next dc; Rpt from * across ending with a dc in the 3rd ch of the starting ch-4. Ch 4, turn.

And that’s it!

For the rest of the pattern simply repeat row three. Fasten off, weave in your ends.