Pattern Stitch: The Diagonal Stitch / Slant Stitch

The Diagonal Stitch / Slant Stitch:

Why some stitches have more than one name is something I can't answer.  But the diagonal stitch should not be confused with "crocheting on the diagonal" which is a method of working a project from corner to corner.

A slant stitch or diagonal stitch is used in conjunction with a crochet grouping of stitches and can be varied by as few or as many stitches as indicated by pattern instructions as well as different types of stitches, such as double crochet or triple crochet stitches.  

Pattern Stitch: Clusters

The Cluster Stitch:

Clusters are relatively easy to work and they had fun and texture to a piece.  Technically clusters are worked in a space or stitch, but they have also been worked over stitches. 

Abbreviation(s): The cluster abbreviation is known as: Cluster / Cl

Definition: Clusters usually are comprised of double crochet using 2-4 stitches to create the cluster.  But as with most stitches, it can be varied using treble crochet stitches and using more than 4 stitches.  (Yarn over, insert hook in stitch or space as indicated by pattern instructions, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook) as many times as instructed, yarn over draw through all loops on hook to complete the stitch.

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Example: (Yarn over, insert hook in stitch or space as indicated by pattern instructions, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, (4 loops on hook), yarn over draw through last 4 loops on hook to complete the stitch.

Pattern: Our Pineapple Burst Doily uses a double row of clusters outlining the spiral center.  

Pineapple Burst Doily

A petite pinwheel is set a twirl with a textured cluster stitch border that's then edged with beautiful and luscious pineapples! Pineapples and pinwheels come together beautifully and make for an impressive doily.

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