How to Crochet the Leafhopper Cluster Stitch

Tutorial Instructions

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Foundation chain

Step 1.

Make a slip-knot and chain 15 chs for the foundation chain.

Row 1 – Double crochet row

Step 2.

Work 1 dc into the 4th ch from the hook and into each ch across to the end.

• The first 3 chs count as a dc.
• You should have a total of 13 dc including the first ch 3.

Row 2 – Leafhopper stitch row

Step 3.

Turn your work, ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc into the first st.

Step 4.

Yarn over

Step 5.

Insert your hook from front to back around the post of the next dc – not into the stitch. Start as if you are working a front post double crochet stitch, but you will not complete it.

Step 6.

Yarn over again and pull through, extending the yarn up as high as a treble crochet stitch.

• There should be 3 loops on the hook

Step 7.

Yarn over again

Step 8.

Insert your hook from front to back around the post of the next dc – not into the stitch. Start as if you are working a front post double crochet stitch, but you will not complete it.

Step 9.

Yarn over and pull through, extending the yarn up as high as a treble crochet stitch.

• There should be 5 loops on the hook

Step 10.

Yarn over again and then pull through the first 4 loops.

• Two loops should be left on the hook

Step 11.

Skip the next dc

Step 12.

Insert your hook from front to back around the post of the next dc – not into the stitch. Start as if you are working a front post double crochet stitch, but you will not complete it.

Step 13.

Yarn over again and pull through, extending the yarn up as high as a treble crochet stitch.

• There should be 4 loops on the hook

Step 14.

Yarn over again

Step 15.

Insert your hook from front to back around the post of the next dc – not into the stitch. Start as if you are working a front post double crochet stitch, but you will not complete it.

Step 16.

Yarn over and pull through, extending the yarn up as high as a treble crochet stitch.

• There should be 6 loops on the hook

Step 17.

Yarn over and pull through the first 4 loops on the hook

• Three loops should be left on the hook

Step 18.

Yarn over and pull through the remaining 3 loops on the hook

Leafhopper Cluster Stitch Complete!

Even though the leafhopper stitch is technically complete at this point, it doesn’t really come to life until the next step.

Step 19.

Work one dc into the dc – as usual into the top under both loops – that you worked around in steps 15 – 18.

Step 20.

Work one dc into each of the next 2 dc.

• This puts 3 dc in between each leafhopper stitch created on this row.

Repeat

To continue creating leafhopper stitches, repeat steps 5 – 20 starting AROUND the post of the dc right beneath the last dc worked in step 20.

Once at the end of the row, complete step 20 and then work only 1 dc into the top of chain of the ch 3 turning chain to finish the row.

• There should be 3 Leafhopper clusters.

The leafhopper stitch looks best when the clusters are staggered – where clusters on the next row are placed in between cluster on the previous row.

To do this, the steps are essentially the same as outlined above.

1. Ch 3 (counts as a dc) and turn work
2. Dc in each st across to the end (step 2, except working into row 2 instead of the foundation chain)
3. Ch 3 (counts as a dc) and turn work
4. Dc in the next 3 sts
5. Work a Leafhopper cluster stitch (steps 4 – 18)
6. Work one dc in each of the next 3 sts (steps 19 – 20)
7. Repeat steps 4 – 20 to the end of the row, ending with 4 dc after the last leafhopper cluster

However the best way to learn how to do this is really to see it in action by watching the video tutorial.

Videos demonstrating the crochet leafhopper cluster stitch are provided both for right-handed AND left-handed crocheters.

I highly suggest checking them out, especially if you are confused about ay of these steps.

This crochet stitch pattern is less complicated than it looks, but it may be easier to understand when you see it action.

You won’t be disappointed!