The forked cluster stitch creates a chunky version of the v-stitch that is extra squishy and creates a wonderful texture, a perfect addition to any granny square blanket.
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I absolutely fell in love with this stitch working up this granny square and I know you will love it too.
It creates the most wonderful texture and is really squishy - It would be great to work up a whole blanket in this stitch!
The spaces between the clusters keeps the fabric lightweight, but the cluster stitches come together to create the look of a puffed v-stitch.
You can choose to work it up in 1 colour or multiple colours to create a unique look.
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Abbreviations
US Terms (UK terms in brackets)
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Ch - Chain
Sc (Dc) - Single Crochet (Double Crochet)
Dc (Tr) - Double Crochet (Treble Crochet)
Fc - Forked Cluster
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
Gauge:
Finished Size:
Pattern Notes:
Special Stitch
Fc = Forked Clusters
Row 1: With A. Ch 32, starting in the 5th ch from hook and ending in the 7th ch from hook, fc, (1st 4 skipped chs counts as (dc, ch 1)) *ch 2, starting in next, fc; repeat from * across to last, ch 1, dc in last, turn. (2 dc, 9 fc, 8 ch-2 sps, 2 ch-1 sps)
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), working in ch sps, fc in 1st and 2nd ch sp, *ch 2, starting in same as last, fc; repeat from * across to end, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-4, turn. (2 dc, 9 fc, 8 ch-2 sps, 2 ch-1 sps)
Row 3-4: With B, repeat Row 2.
Rows 5-7: With C, repeat Row 2.
Row 8-9: With B, repeat Row 2.
Row 10-11: With A, repeat Row 2.
Continue to Edging.
Edging:
Ch 1, rotate to work across row ends, place 22 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work opposite side of starting ch, working in base of each part of fc, sc in each (22 sc), (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across row ends, place 22 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across Row 11, place 22 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc in final corner. Weave in remaining ends.
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