Clever Clusters Afghan Square by Lindsey Stephens

Clever Clusters Afghan Square

Crochet
November 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
6.0 mm (J)
55 - 145 yards (50 - 133 m)
one size - 12 inches
US
English
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Written pattern can be viewed for free on the blog post or purchase the pdf pattern for written pattern AND crochet symbol diagram.

Get ready to fall for the double crochet all over again! The Clever Clusters Afghan Square takes this classic stitch and gathers it into rows of plump, textured clusters that pop off the fabric, giving you a design that looks fancy but is easy to make. Worked in soft worsted weight yarn, this easy 12-inch square looks good in two bold colors or go stash diving for a bold and bright square. A step-by-step video tutorial walks you through the trickier parts, so even newer crocheters can join in. Make one square, and you may find yourself wanting to keep going until you have a whole afghan!

Technique
Crochet

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Measurements
12 inches square

Materials
Worsted weight yarn:
90 yds yellow
55 yds green

Sample made in Berroco Vintage (52% acrylic/ 40% wool/ 8% nylon, 218yds/199m per 3.5oz/100g skein): 1 skein each sunny and grapes
US J/10 6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle