Bobble Crochet Stitch

Time to add some REAL texture to the blanket with the Bobble Crochet Stitch. This is the fourth block in the Crochet Stitch Sampler Baby Blanket CAL Sponsored by Red Heart Yarns and hosted by Marly Bird.

You can click here for the first square, here for the second square, here for the third square

Where is the Full Pattern?

During the Crochet-along (CAL) you will be able to get the written and chart instructions as well as the HD Video tutorial for the next step in the Crochet Stitch Sampler Blanket every Tuesday and Thursday. The full pattern will not be posted until the end of the CAL.

GET FULL CAL DETAILS HERE

Get a little help from your friends!

Follow along and complete each step with my help as well as the wonderful group of other Marly Bird CAL members in the Facebook Group. In the group you can post pictures, ask questions and get general crochet support.

I’m ready! Let’s get this party started!

I chose the Bobble Crochet Stitch square for this blanket because I wanted to add a rich textured stitch to balance the other two really textured stitches.

The stitch pattern of this stitch makes it so the bobble is off set every other row. By doing so we get a very symmetric look.

Click on the stitch below if you need a quick refresher on how to do it.

• Slip Knot and Chain Stitch
• Single Crochet
• Double Crochet

CROCHET STITCH SAMPLER BABY BLANKET

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Materials

Yarn: Red Heart, “With Love” (100% Acrylic; 315 yds/170g): 1 skein of 4 different complementary colors and 2 skeins of main color.

Designer NOTE: Original was made with a discontinued yarn–STITCH NATION by Debbie Stoller™ “Washable Ewe™”: [for sample size blanket] 2 balls each 3903 Strawberry, 3540 Currant, 3501 Robin Egg, 3652 Clover; 3 balls each 3365 Earth.

Hooks: you will need a variety of different sized hooks for this blanket. Use the hook size that will get you the desired square size. Some squares will require a smaller hook and others a larger hook depending on the stitch pattern. For the sample I used G/7 and H/8.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge

Each Full Size Square: 11” x 11″ [27.94 X 27.94 cm]

Each stitch count given for the full square will result in approximately the same size square as long as you adjust hook size when necessary. YOU decide how large you want your squares to be. Once you choose the size for your blanket just make sure that each square will measure that.

Designer NOTE: To make sure each square I made was the same size, I washed and blocked each square as I made it. Doing so made it so I knew right away if my stitches were too tight or too loose.

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Abbreviations

This is the full list of abbreviations used for all the patterns. I will be sure to add this to each pattern so you don’t have to go searching for it as your working on the square.

beg – begin(ning)

bpdc – back post double crochet

ch – chain

dc – double crochet

fpdc – front post double crochet

hdc – half double crochet

rep – repeat

rnd – round

RS – right side

sc – single crochet

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch

sp – space

st – stitch

tch – turning chain

tr – treble crochet

WS – wrong side

yo – yarn over

Symbol Key for Crochet Charts

This is the symbol key for all the charts used for all the patterns. I will be sure to add this to each pattern so you don’t have to go searching for it as your working on the square.

 

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Layout

Here is the layout of the sample blanket incase you want to follow along with the same placement and color sequence. It should help you in choosing when to use a particular color for your blanket as well. But please remember, you can mix and match any way you wish; you _do not_ have to use my same layout!

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Pattern

Special Stitches

Bobble: Dc5tog all in the same st or sp

Dc5tog (Double crochet 5 together): (yo, pull up a loop in indicated st, yo and draw through 2 loops) 5 times, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook.

 

Why are there two different chain amounts? Well, for each square stitch pattern you decide if you are going to learn the stitch first with the in class block size or if you are a dare devil and want to jump in and start on the full size block.

Either way, choose the correct chain amount below.

Bobble Crochet Stitch Square (Green in sample):

Using one of the 4 complementary colors.

If you wan to use this pattern stitch for another pattern you need to know how many chains are used for the foundation. For the Bobble–Foundation chain is a multiple of 4 + 3.

In class block: Ch 15, continue to row 1. (see also In Class Block Chart below)

This is the foundation chain amount I do in the HD Video tutorial. This ‘in class block’ is a great way to get familiar with the stitch pattern before you commit to a larger square. It is also a good way to test out your gauge.

OR

Full size block: Ch 43, continue to row 1. (see also Full Size Block Chart below)

This is the foundation chain amount I did for the full square in the sample blanket. This number of stitches will give you the same size squares as long as you use the correct hook size to get the size you want.

Designer NOTE: I fount this stitch to be pretty average for me. However, if your squares are turning out much bigger than my 11″ by 11″ this might be one of the squares you use a smaller hook for and/or adjust the beginning chain amount.

Row 1 (RS): Skip 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), dc in each ch to end.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 2 dc, bobble in next dc, *sc in each of the next 3 dc, bobble in next dc; rep from * to last 2 sts, sc in each of the last 2 sts, placing last sc in tch.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in each st to end.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 4 dc, *bobble in next dc, sc in each of the next 3 dc; rep from * to end, placing last sc in tch.

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in each st to end.

Rep rows 2-5 only, ending piece after a Row 5.

Designer NOTE: Are you bobble’s not popping off the fabric very well? Take a look at the HD Video to get a tip from me!

Charts

For these charts you will notice that the numbers on the sides count the rows. You can also use these numbers to let you know from which side you will begin reading that row of the chart. For example: Row 1 will be read from the left to right.

Each of the charts provided in this pattern are written with the same number of foundation chain stitches as the ‘in class block’. I did this so that you have a full chart that allows you to see exactly what stitches go where for the entire swatch. However, for this square I also am providing a chart showing the same number of foundation chain stitches as the ‘full size block’. I thought it would help you to see how many bobbles you should have at the end of the row if you are following my same numbers.

In Class Block Bobble Crochet Stitch Chart

Full Size Block Bobble Crochet Stitch Chart 

HD Video Tutorial

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Homework

Learn this stitch pattern either with the in class block or the full size block. Once you feel like you have it, make your square for the blanket and get ready for the next square. It will be released on Tuesday.

Don’t forget, if you have questions or need help we are here to help you. Well, not here but over in the facebook group dedicated to the Marly Bird CAL sponsored by Red Heart Yarns. Come and join us!

Next square: Cross Hatch Crochet Stitch

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CROCHET STITCH SAMPLER BABY BLANKET

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