Spike Cluster Stitch

To begin with, you'll learn how to work up the spike cluster stitch. When you take the time to learn it, it will be useful for any project. Undoubtedly, it is particularly useful for blankets, scarves and throws. In fact any project that has a prominent surface can be a great background for this. Moreover, you can use a single color, many colors or combine numerous shades of one color. A stunning final effect is guaranteed.

Spike Cluster Stitch

The full article about this pattern is on knittingparadise.com blog (you have to scroll the conversation down to get to the pattern):

Spike Cluster Stitch

Spike Cluster Stitch Purse

Next, here is a project that will take your spike clusters to the next level. You'll need to get 3 colors of yarn, a zipper and some fabric. This purse is large-ish, at approximately 10″ x 4″. Thus, it is of perfect dimensions to find all those annoying little “noseeums” that are forever

Spike Cluster Stitch Purse

Magic Spike Mandala Square

The Magic Spike Mandala Square's smooth design and gorgeous details will have you hooked! Learn how to crochet a granny square with a cool mandala design. You'll love the vibrant colors of this intermediate granny square which uses a special stitch. Instructions for the special stitch are

Magic Spike Mandala Square

Surface crochet makes a difference

In this tutorial made by Lilla Bjorn's Crochet World you will learn how to make a perfect surface crochet on a round coaster. Simply by adding a simple round decor, you will get totally different elegant coasters and a coaster pattern is also included.

Surface crochet makes a difference

Free Crochet Pattern Lacy Granny Square

This is a fantastic lacy granny square thats so versatile. The Lacy Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern has a very openwork design, making it a great choice for lightweight, lacy projects, such as scarves and shawls and even wall hangings. You can crochet this square quickly. Its a solid color and

Free Crochet Pattern Lacy Granny Square

Seasons Traveling Afghan

The season traveling afghan, conversely, features a spike cluster stitch leaf motif worked into a background of single crochet stitches. This is a beautiful pattern that includes not only row by row instructions, but a helpful reference photo, as well as a link to a beginner blocking tutorial.

Seasons Traveling Afghan