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By Sarah Oconnell

What is a cluster in crochet?

A cluster (no abbreviation) is a set of crochet stitches that you work across an equal number of stitches and join together (or cluster) at the top, forming a triangle shape that resembles an upside-down shell stitch. Many crocheters use this stitch combination in conjunction with shells.

What is 4 DC in crochet?

If your pattern asks you to make a five tr crochet cluster, you would be crocheting five adjacent treble crochet stitches, linked together at the top. In this example, we are going to make a 4 dc cluster. There will be four stitches worked adjacent to each other. All of the stitches will be double crochet stitches.

What does 4dc mean?

4dc. (Insert hook in stitch, yoh and pull a loop through so that you have 2 loops on the hook. Yoh and pull through the 2 loops on the hook) four times. Double Crochet 5 Increase.

What does DC 5 mean in crochet?

Stitch Description

The 5 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch is a bobble technique. It forms a spherical bobble on the surface of the fabric. This one is made with 5 double crochets.

What is a DC stitch in crochet?

Double crochet is a taller stitch than single crochet. It is formed by a “yarn over,” which is wrapping yarn from back to front before placing the hook in the stitch. Holding foundation chain in desired position, yarn over and inset hook into the 4th chain from the hook.