Welcome to the very first month of The Eras Crochet Along! Our inspiration for the first block will begin with our favorite artist’s debut album. Since we don’t have the new version yet, I took cues from the original artwork colors and the general impression of the songs.
The music’s sound and lyrics give serious country vibes, right? So What kind of crochet stitch gives me that country feeling like a screen door slamming shut? The very popular granny stitch of course! There’s just one issue with the granny stitch…
Since Bernat Blanket Yarn is so super bulky, it makes all those double crochets gigantic! I want a stitch that gives a country feel but is more compact. The cluster stitch came to mind but was still too large, so I modified it, and now it looks like I just plucked it off the back of Grandma’s couch.
For now, let’s get to those instructions for crocheting this block. At the end, we’ll talk about which yarn colors you chose. Oh, and if you are making this with double strands of medium-weight yarn, you’ll see photos of the finished block for you.
Now go grab your hook & yarn and let’s get to it! Don’t forget to share your finished blocks in our Eras Crochet Along Facebook group! I absolutely enjoy seeing all of your different versions and yarn choices! Happy Crocheting!
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Just Another Pattern to Burn (Cluster Stitch Version)
Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate
Materials
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- 1 – 10.5 oz Skein #6 Bernat Blanket Yarn in Stormy Ocean or Dark Teal
- OR 1 – 7 oz Skein #4 Loops & Threads Classic both in Ivy and in Reef
Tools
Measurements
The finished block will measure approximately 6″ by 48″ with the blanket yarn.
It will measure approximately the same using two strands of #4 medium-weight yarn.
Gauge
*I highly encourage you to crochet a swatch of 15 stitches and 4 rows to test your gauge for this stitch.
4 cluster & chain 1 stitch combos = 3.5″
4 rows = 3.5″
Special Stitches
Modified Cluster Stitch:
Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through, 3 loops on hook.
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. 2 loops on hook.
Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull through, 4 loops on hook.
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over pull through 3 loops.
Instructions
Chain 109.
Row 1: Single crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook. Single crochet into each chain across. (108 single crochets)
Chain 4, turn.
Row 2: Chain 4 counts as 1st stitch plus a chain 1. Cluster stitch in the next stitch. *Chain 1. Skip 1 stitch, cluster stitch in the next stitch.** Repeat * to ** across. For the last 2 stitches, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 double crochet in the last stitch. (53 clusters)
Chain 3, turn.
Row 3: Cluster stitch into the first chain space from the previous row. *Chain 1, cluster stitch into the next chain space.** Repeat * to ** across. Last stitch is 1 cluster stitch into the last chain space. (It’s that 4th chain we ignored from the beginning of row 2.) (54 clusters)
Chain 4, turn.
Row 4: Chain 4 counts as 1st stitch plus chain 1. Cluster stitch into the next chain space. *Chain 1. Cluster stitch into the next chain space.** Repeat * to ** across. For the last 2 stitches, chain 1, skip 1 stitch,1 double crochet in the last stitch.
Chain 3, turn.
Row 5: Cluster stitch into the first chain space from the previous row. *Chain 1, cluster stitch into the next chain space.** Repeat * to ** across. Last stitch is 1 cluster stitch into the last chain space.
Chain 4, turn.
Rows 6: Chain 4 counts as 1st stitch plus chain 1. Cluster stitch into the first chain space. *Chain 1. Cluster stitch into the next chain space.** Repeat * to ** across. For the last 2 stitches, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 double crochet into the last stitch.
Chain 3, turn.
Row 7: Cluster stitch into the first chain space from the previous row. *Chain 1, cluster stitch into the next chain space.** Repeat * to ** across. Last stitch is 1 cluster stitch into the last chain space.
Chain 1, turn.
Row 8: Single crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook and each stitch across. (108 single crochets)
Cut the yarn, tie off, and weave in the ends.
So what did you think of the first block? Which type of yarn and what colors did you choose!? I can’t wait to see how your different blocks turn out. I know I’ve made at least two and sometimes three or four versions of each block because I couldn’t decide which yarn colors I wanted to use.
Comment below with your color/ yarn choices. And if you post a photo of your block to Instagram or Facebook use #TheErasCrochetAlong so we can easily find each other’s projects.
Do you know about my ad-free, printable paid version of the pattern that includes both abbreviated and\unabbreviated instructions as well as a pattern chart? You can find the patterns of all of the blocks in my shop. I can’t wait to see your version of the block!
Have You Seen the Other Eras Crochet Along Blocks?
Sea Green Era: Just Another Pattern to Burn ⇦ You Are Here
Golden Era: Romeo, Take Me Somewhere We Can Buy Some Yarn
Amethyst Era: You Are the Best Hook That’s Ever Been Mine
Crimson Era: Frog the Patriarchy Keychain on the Ground
Sky Blue Era: I Could Show You Incredible Skeins
Ebony Era: They Said I Stitched Something Bad
Rosy Pink Era: I’d Marry You With Magic Rings
Slate Gray Era: Please Crochet Me in the Trees
Burnt Orange Era: Every Woven End Was Like a Work of Art
Twilight Blue Era: So Make the Friendship Blankets
Milky White Era: Lights, Camera, Stitch Smile
The Anthology: Hey, Kids! Joining Is Fun!
Thanks for stopping by!
Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with your block!
See you next month!
– Marie
