How to crochet a combination of single crochet, double crochet and cluster stitches

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Feb 272018
 

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends ,

I am so glad you came across my new pattern that will show you how to crochet a combination of single crochet stitches , double crochet stitches , chain spaces and clusters . Please note that the following instructions do not teach you how to crochet an actual pattern for an item , but it will guide you in the usage of the cluster stitch in a pattern . It is up to you how and where you are going to use the following combination of stitches .

How to crochet a combination of single crochet, double crochet and cluster stitches

Level: intermediate.

Abbreviations and how to :

ch – chain ;

ch sp – chain space ;

sc – single crochet ;

dc – double crochet ;

YO – yarn over ;

cluster – combination of 3dc only partially completed , worked in the same space recommended in the instructions ; ( YO , insert hook in sp recommended , YO and pull out a loop , YO and pull a loop through first two loops on the hook , do not complete the double crochet as usual , two loops left on the hook ) X 3 times ; YO and pull out a loop through all 4 loops on the hook .

Work a loose foundation chain from a multiple of 6 chains , plus 2 extra chains to complete the pattern .

Row 1 : Work 1sc in the 2nd ch of the foundation chain ; * skip next 2ch of the foundation chain ; work ( cluster , 3ch , cluster ) in the next ch of the foundation chain ; 1ch ; skip next 2ch of the foundation chain ; 1sc in the next ch of the foundation chain * ; repeat from * to * across the row ; ch4 ; turn .

Row 2 : Work 1dc in the last 1sc on the side from previous row ; * skip next set of ( cluster , 3ch , cluster ) ; in the next 1sc work a set of ( 1dc , 4ch , 1dc ) * ; repeat from * to * across the row ; work a set of ( 1dc , 1ch , 1dc ) in the 1sc on the side from previous row ; 1ch ; turn .

Row 3 : Work 1sc in the last 1dc on the side from previous row ; * in the next 1dc work a set of ( cluster , 3ch , cluster ))) ; 1ch ; 1sc in the next ch-4 sp from previous row * ; repeat from * to * across the row ; 1sc in the beg ch4 on the side ; 4ch ; turn .

Repeat rows 2 and 3 to complete the pattern .

That is all , dear friends . Please let me know how you used these instructions and post photos of your crocheted items on our Facebook page that you can find in the sidebar . Also you can try out our patterns in the many categories on our site . Thank you for sharing our work with other artsy people as well .

Happy hooking,
The Coolorburbians

How to crochet a variation of the Arcade Stitch

 Fancy Stitches  1 Response »
Jun 092016
 

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends,

This post will show you how to crochet a variation of the Arcade Stitch, which is one of the easiest stitches, even if it looks fancy and complicated. However, this particular variation is not for those of you who are faint at heart, because it requires a lot of attention and following many steps. But, if you try your best and practice, practice, practice you will end up learning an awesome stitch and creating lots of crochet items such as sweaters, cardigans, ponchos, shawls, scarves and purses.

Take a look at the picture below to see how this variation of the Arcade Stitch looks like.

The Arcade Crochet Stitch variation 1

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
ch-x-sp – chain x space
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet

Level: intermediate

Tip: This variation of the Arcade Stitch is a yarn eater. Please make sure you have enough yarn to complete a project.

Work a loose chain from multiples of 8, plus 7 extra chains to complete the pattern.

Row 1: work 1sc in 8th ch from hook; * 5ch; skip next 4 ch; 1sc in next ch; 5ch; skip next 2ch; 1sc in next ch *; repeat from * to *; to finish: work 2ch, skip next ch, 1dc in last ch, 1ch to turn.

Row 2: work 1sc in 1dc from previous row; * work 9dc in next ch-5-sp; 1sc in next ch-5-sp *; repeat from * to *; finish the row: 1sc in last ch-sp, 5ch to turn.

Row 3: * skip 3dc in 9dc from previous row; 1sc in next dc; 5ch; skip next 2dc from same 9dc group; 1sc in next dc; 2ch; skip last 2dc of the same 9dc group; 1dc in next dc; 2ch *; repeat from * to *; finish: 1dc in last sc, 3ch to turn.

Row 4: work 4dc in first ch-2-sp from previous row; * 1sc in next ch-5-sp; 4dc in next ch-2-sp; 1dc in next dc; 4dc in next ch-2-sp *: repeat from * to *; finish: 5dc in last ch-sp from the row, 5ch to turn.

Row 5: work 1sc in 3rd dc from previous row; *2ch; skip next 2dc; 1dc in next sc; 2ch; skip first 3dc of the 9dc group; 1sc in 4th dc; 5ch; skip next 2dc of the same 9dc group; 1sc in next dc*; repeat from * to *; finish: 2ch, skip 2dc from last 5dc group, 1sc in 3rd dc, 2c, 1dc in last ch of the row, ch 1 to turn.

Row 6: work 1sc in dc from previous row; * skip next sc; work 4dc in next ch-2-sp; 1dc in next dc; 4dc in next ch-2-sp; 1sc in next ch-5-sp*; repeat from * to *; finish: 1sc in last ch-sp, 5ch to turn.

Repeat rows 3 to 6 to complete the pattern.

We hope that our instructions were helpful. We kindly ask you to upload photos of your finished items using this crochet stitch on our Facebook page that you can find in the side bar.
Happy arcading,
The Coolorburbians.