The Single Crochet Cluster Blanket is a soft and beautifully textured project that works perfectly for baby blankets, throws, or cozy home décor pieces. This pattern is made in the round, forming a square that can be used as a single motif or joined with others to create larger blankets.
It’s an incredibly relaxing and rhythmic stitch pattern once you get into the flow of “pull up, pull up, pull through, chain one,” it feels almost like dancing with your yarn. The result is a squishy and slightly raised texture that shows off color changes wonderfully, especially when using self-striping yarn. For best results, use a yarn that has gentle color transitions to let the stitch pattern shine.
📏 Gauge
Not essential for this pattern, but the texture shows best when you use a hook slightly larger than recommended for your yarn.
🧵 Materials
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Yarn: Any worsted-weight or DK-weight yarn
Suggested: Premier Sweet Roll “Frosty” or any self-striping yarn -
Crochet Hook: 6 mm (J-10) hook — about ½ size larger than the recommended size for your yarn
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Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends
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Scissors
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(Optional) Stitch markers — helpful to mark corners
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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ch – chain
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sc – single crochet
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sc2tog – single crochet two together
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hdc – half double crochet
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sl st – slip stitch
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sp – space
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st – stitch
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yo – yarn over
🌸 Pattern Notes
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This pattern is worked in rounds, forming a square.
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Always turn your work at the end of each round — this is essential for the stitch texture.
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Each round ends by joining with a half double crochet instead of a slip stitch to position your hook in the center of the next corner.
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Corners are always made with (sc, ch 2, sc).
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Chain 1 only after completing a cluster stitch — never after the corners.
🧩 Pattern Instructions
Round 1
Start with a magic ring (or ch 4 and join with sl st to form a ring).
Into the ring, work:
(2 sc, ch 2) four times (this forms 4 sides and 4 corners).
Join with a hdc into the first sc to bring the hook to the center of the corner.
Turn.
Round 2
Ch 1.
In the corner space: 1 sc (this counts as the left side of the corner).
Now work your first Single Crochet Cluster Stitch:
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Pull up a loop in the first sc,
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Pull up a loop in the next sc,
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Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook (sc2tog),
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Ch 1.
This completes one Single Crochet Cluster Stitch.
At the corner: (sc, ch 2, sc) in the corner space.
Continue this pattern:
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Across each side, work (sc2tog, ch 1) clusters between stitches.
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In each corner, work (sc, ch 2, sc).
At the end, finish with 1 sc in the last corner and join with a hdc to the first sc.
Turn.
Round 3 and all following rounds
Ch 1.
1 sc in the corner space.
Continue around with Single Crochet Clusters, always working:
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Pull up one loop from the previous round’s sc,
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Pull up one loop from under the next ch-1 space,
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Yarn over, pull through all three loops,
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Ch 1.
At each corner: (sc, ch 2, sc).
End each round with 1 sc in the last corner, join with a hdc, and turn.
Repeat this pattern until your blanket reaches the desired size.
✨ Finishing
Fasten off and weave in all ends with your tapestry needle.
You can block your blanket lightly to even out the stitches.
If you’re making multiple squares, block each one and join them using your preferred joining method (slip stitch join, whip stitch, or join-as-you-go).
Add a decorative border if desired a few rounds of single crochet or crab stitch work beautifully.
🎨 Color Suggestions
This stitch looks amazing with self-striping or ombré yarns because it allows the natural color transitions to stand out.
Try these combinations:
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Pastel Rainbow – for baby blankets
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Ocean Waves – teal, aqua, and white
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Autumn Hues – mustard, rust, and cream
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Classic Neutrals – beige, gray, and ivory
The Single Crochet Cluster Blanket is perfect for beginners who want an easy but visually stunning project. The repeating rhythm of the stitch makes it relaxing to crochet, and the result is a blanket that’s soft, squishy, and full of texture.
Whether you make a single large square or multiple motifs joined together, this pattern is sure to become one of your favorites for gifts or cozy home projects.
