In today’s FREE crochet pattern, you’ll learn how to make this gorgeous Crochet Bobble Stitch Blanket!
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When it comes to softness, this crochet bobble stitch blanket wins hands down!
The squishiness factor is off the scale too – it’s just perfect for snuggling under!
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SIMPLE & MODERN DESIGN
Bobbles are on trend and are still as popular as ever!
This doesn’t surprise me as they’re so cute and are perfect for all sorts of projects, not least for baby items.
The pattern repeat involved in this blanket consists of 4 rows. Once you’ve worked the repeat a few times, you’ll soon be in the swing of things and find that your blanket works up in no time.
ADJUST THE SIZE
This particular pattern gives you the instructions to make a baby blanket however you can make it in any size that you wish. Just make sure that your multiple is 3 plus 2 (then add 1 extra for the foundation chain).
For more information about how to adjust the size of a blanket, please read this helpful article that I wrote here
YARN USED
For this crochet bobble stitch blanket I used James C.Brett Flutterby Chunky.
It’s 100% super soft polyester and I can attest that it’s one of the softest yarns that I’ve ever worked with!
Although it’s a weight 5 / chunky / 12 ply yarn, your finished blanket will still feel nice and lightweight.
And the yarn becomes even more airy when used with a 7mm hook – slightly larger than the recommended J (6mm) crochet hook.
You’ll also love how easy it is to work with!
ULTRA CUTE BABY SET
This crochet bobble stitch blanket is part of a set consisting of a matching baby cardigan, beanie, booties and baby mittens.
With the exception of the mittens, everything is sized from preemie to 2 years of age (mittens up to 6 months old).
I actually started off with the design of the blanket first and loved the stitch pattern so much that I decided to design an entire baby set around it!
I hope that you love this little set as much as I do 🥰
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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CROCHET BOBBLE STITCH BLANKET: A FREE PATTERN
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Please carefully read all the information below.
LEVEL
“Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping”.
Source: Craft Yarn Council of America’s www.YarnStandards.com
MATERIALS
- YARN: #5 / bulky / chunky / 12 ply yarn. I used 4 balls of James C.Brett Flutterby Chunky 191 yds / 3.5 oz (175m / 100g).
- Crochet hook: 7mm (no snagging or pulling with this hook!)
- Yarn needle (the bent tip makes sewing much easier)
- Scissors (super sharp… and pretty)
- 2 stitch markers (these interlocking ones will not fall out!)
GAUGE / TENSION
11 stitches and 12 rows = 4″ (10cm) in single crochet.
FINISHED SIZE
Width: 24″ (61cm)
Length: 26″ (66cm)
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)
ch(s) – chain(s)
fasten off – To fasten off securely, work one chain, then cut the yarn leaving a 5 – 6” tail. Pull the tail through the loop that is on your hook. Tighten gently.
sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.
sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.
st(s) – stitch(es)
Turn: Turn your work clockwise.
* to * – Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.
[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.
SPECIAL STITCHES
bo – bobble stitch: *yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through first 2 loops only*, repeat from * to * into the same stitch 4 times more until you have a total of 6 loops on your hook, yo, pull through all 6 loops. 1 bobble stitch completed.
PATTERN NOTES
- US crochet terminology used throughout.
- You may substitute the recommended yarn with any #5 / bulky / chunky / 12 ply yarn. If you would like a blanket of the same size, please test your gauge / tension beforehand .
- This blanket can be made in any size. To adjust the size of your blanket, begin with a foundation chain that is a multiple of 3 + 2 (then add 1 extra for the foundation chain). (I chained 63, which is divisible by 3, then added 2 extra chains. A further 1 chain was added for the foundation chain, giving 66 chains in total).
- 4-row pattern repeat (repeat rows 2 – 5).
- When working row 1 with the recommended yarn, I like to crochet under both loops for a neater edge.
- When working this pattern, it is advised to place a stitch marker in to the first stitch of each row.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Ch 66
Row 1. Working under both loops, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end of row, TURN [65 sc].
Row 2. 1sc in next 2 sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * until end of row, TURN [21 bo sts].
Row 3. 1sc in next 2 sc, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * until end of row, TURN [65 sc].
Row 4. 1sc in next 3sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last 2 sc, TURN [20 bo sts].
Row 5. 1sc in next 4 sc, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last sc, TURN [65 sc].
Rows 2 – 5 set pattern.
Repeat rows 2 – 5, 17 times more (you should count 36 rows of bo stitches).
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Congratulations… you’ve finished your blanket!
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Happy crocheting,
