Free Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Tutorial
A free crochet v-stitch tutorial to learn how to work the cluster v-stitch. I used this stitch to make a baby blanket for our second child and it was the first crochet project I ever created, so even a beginner can learn this lacy, yet strong stitch!
![Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Even a beginner can do this stitch! Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/v-stitch-crochet-baby-blanket.jpg)
Use this Crochet V-Stitch Tutorial to Make a Baby Blanket
I used this cluster v-stitch crochet tutorial to make this baby blanket that I made for our second son, Grayson. If you've never done it before and like picture tutorials, you've come to the right place!
The cluster v-stitch is very similar to the v-stitch (see my tutorial for that here), but it is just thicker. It's a great stitch for making a blanket that's strong, but lacy. It was perfect to make Grayson's blanket because he was born in the spring and didn't need a thick one.
Free Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Tutorial
Step #1
Make a chain in a multiple of 3. The length will depend on your project, but for the baby blanket, I made a chain of 84.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 1 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Tutorial - Step 1](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-12.jpg)
Step #2
Begin the cluster v-stitch. Insert your hook into the 5th chain from the hook (not counting the loop on your chain) and pull up a loop. There will be 3 loops on your hook.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 2 Free Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Tutorial - Step 2](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial.jpg)
Step #3
Yarn over the hook and pull the yarn through the first 2 loops on your hook. There are two loops remaining.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 3 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 3](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-2.jpg)
Step #4
Yarn over and insert the hook back into the original chain again and pull up another loop. There will be 4 loops on your hook.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 4 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 4](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-3.jpg)
Step #5
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops. 3 loops remain.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 5 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 5](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-4.jpg)
Step #6
Yarn over and pull through the last three loops. One side of the cluster-v stitch is finished!
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 6 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 6](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-5.jpg)
Step #7
Chain 2. Repeat steps #2 to #7, eliminating the first part of #2 (insert hook into 5th ch from hook) in the same chain space.
Yarn over and insert hook into the chain and pull up a loop (3 loops remain). Yarn over and pull yarn through the first 2 loops (2 loops remain). Yarn over and insert hook into the same chain space again and pull up a loop (4 loops remain). Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops (3 loops remain). Yarn over and pull through the last 3 loops.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 7 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 7](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-6.jpg)
Step #8
Skip two chains and repeat the cluster v-stitch again.
Yarn over and insert hook into the chain and pull up a loop (3 loops remain). Yarn over and pull yarn through the first 2 loops (2 loops remain). Yarn over and insert hook into the same chain space again and pull up a loop (4 loops remain). Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops (3 loops remain). Yarn over and pull through the last 3 loops.
Chain two. Repeat above.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 8 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 8](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-7.jpg)
Finish the row with a double crochet in the last chain.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 8 part 2 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 8 part 2](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-10.jpg)
Step #9
After the last double crochet and at the end of the chain, chain 3 and work another cluster-v stitch in the chain 2 space of the previous one.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 9 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 9](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-8.jpg)
Step #10
Continue working the crochet cluster-v stitch in the chain 2 spaces the length of your work. Finish each row with a double crochet at the top of the first chain 5.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 10 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 10](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-11.jpg)
Row 2 and all the following rows are worked into the chain 2 space of the cluster-v from the row below. Each row is started with a chain 3 and finished with a double crochet at the top of the previous chain 3.
![My Merry Messy Life: Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 10 part 2 Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 10 part 2](https://mymerrymessylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/crochet-cluster-v-stitch-tutorial-9.jpg)
Click here to use the crochet cluster v-stitch pattern to make a summer baby blanket!
Merry Crocheting!
What is my problem….I’m using an I hook as recommended on the yarn label but my project is all curled.
Hi Ellen! I’m not sure – I’d need more details or to see a picture but it sounds like you are pulling too tightly or might be missing some stitches.
I love your photo tutorial. Your photography makes it so easy to see exactly how to place hook. I seem to have a lot of trouble with patterns these days (aging brain cells). I actually made a sample from it and definitely plan on making a blanket with this stitch thanks to you.
Hi Leslie! Oh, I’m so glad the tutorial works for you and helps you! Thanks for stopping by to leave a nice comment, they’re always appreciated!