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December 13, 2025

How to crochet the mixed cluster stitch (step-by-step tutorial)

Let’s get started The mixed cluster stitch (MC) Yarn over and insert hook into the first stitch as instructed. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Skip the next stitch. Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop — repeat this […]

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Let’s get started

The mixed cluster stitch (MC)

  • Yarn over and insert hook into the first stitch as instructed.
  • Yarn over and pull up a loop.
  • Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
  • Skip the next stitch.
  • Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop — repeat this 2 times, all into the same stitch.
  • Check: You should have 6 loops on your hook.
  • Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.

Stitch Challenge

These are the basic crochet skills needed to be able to crochet the pattern.

  • sl st – slip stitch
  • ch – chain
  • dc – double crochet

Stitch Standards

I am using the US / International standard crochet terms.

Foundation Chains

This stitch requires multiples of 2 stitches + 1, plus an additional 1 chain for the base chain.
Example: If you are making 20 stitches, add 1 extra chain and another 1 chain for the base, giving you a total of 22 chains.

Row 1 (Wrong side)

Skip the first 2 chains (this counts as 1 single crochet). Work 1 single crochet into the next chain and into each chain across. Turn.

Row 2 (Right side)

Chain 2 (counts as 1 half double crochet). Work 1 mixed cluster stitch (MC), inserting the hook into the first stitch and then into the third stitch. * Chain 1, work 1 MC stitch inserting the hook into the same stitch as the previous MC stitch. Repeat from *, ending the last repeat in the turning chain (do not chain 1). Work 1 half double crochet into the same stitch. Turn.

Row 3 (Wrong side)

Chain 1, skip the first stitch. Work 1 single crochet into the next stitch and into each stitch across. The final stitch is worked into the top of the turning chain. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to continue.

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