Crochet Clusters Tutorial: dc-3-tog, dc-4-tog, tr-5-tog

Crochet clusters are very simple to make. But beginner crocheters might need visual help. So here is a my photo tutorial for you!

I start with a row of single crochets as my base to work my clusters into. 

Beginning dc-3-tog: to make a 3-double crochet cluster, I start with ch 2 (it counts as 1st dc).  

Next I make a dc into the same beginning space, but I don't finish my dc, leaving the last loop on the hook.

And I make another dc into the same space, again leaving its last loop unfinished on the hook.

And finally I draw yarn through all three loops on the hook. Thus, beginning dc-3-tog cluster is made! 

Dc-3-tog: to make my next 3-double crochet cluster I make 3 unfinished double crochets into the same space, now I have four loops on the hook.

I draw yarn through all four loops and my cluster is made!

Beginning dc-4-tog: I start with ch 2 (which counts as 1st dc), then I make three more unfinished double crochets into the same beginning space. I have four loops on the hook. 

I draw yarn through all four loops. The cluster is made!

Dc-4-tog: I work four unfinished double crochets into the same space. Now I have five loops on the hook.

And I draw yarn through all five loops. 

Beginning tr-5-tog: to make this cluster, I start with ch 3 (counts as 1st tr), I make another unfinished tr into the same space.

And I make three more unfinished tr into the same space. I now have five loops on the hook.

I draw yarn through all of them. Cluster is made!

Tr-5-tog: I make five unfinished treble crochets into the same space. I have six loops on the hook.

I draw yarn through all six loops. 

Here is a row of my tr-5-tog clusters. 

And now I'll show you how to make two tr-5-tog clusters into the same space. 

I make a beginning tr-5-tog. 

Ch 5.

And I make another tr-5-tog cluster into the same space.

And again, tr-5-tog, ch 3, tr-5-tog all in same space.

Don't they look lovely?

Wow, that was lots of photos. I hope they will be helpful to my fellow crocheters!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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