3 Ways to Crochet a Bobble Stitch

There are so many ways to work a crochet bobble stitch, and each is different depending on the pattern you choose. The basic premise of a crochet bobble stitch is that you work most of a stitch, stopping before the final yarn over and pull through. Then repeat this in the same stitch or space, and when you have enough partial stitches to create a bobble of yarn, you will finish with a yarn over and pull through all remaining loops.

There are many variations for this stitch, depending on the project you work. Some might use double crochet to work a bobble, while others might use treble crochet. There might be a series of 3 partial stitches before the final yarn over, or there could be as many as 7 partial stitches for an especially dense bobble. We’ll walk you through some of our favorite bobble variations and give you some projects for practicing this trendy and textured stitch.

1. Classic Bobble:

Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook, (yarn over, insert hook in same stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times (6 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all remaining loops on hook.

Try the classic bobble in the Hot Cocoa Vest from Interweave Crochet Winter 2019.

2. Larger Bobble (with treble crochet):

Yarn over 2 times, insert hook in indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull up loop, (yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook) 2 times, (yarn over 2 times, insert hook in same stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, [yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times) 4 times (6 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all remaining loops on hook.

Try the larger treble crochet bobble stitch in the Snow Day Sweater from Interweave Crochet Winter 2019.

3. Smaller Bobble (with fewer stitch repeats):

Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook in same stitch or space, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through remaining 3 loops on hook.

Try the smaller crochet bobble stitch in the Granny Hexagon Bag from Interweave Crochet Winter 2019.

Have you worked a different kind of bobble? Let us know in the comments below and share the many variations available for this stitch! Then grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook set (affiliate links) to get started!

Happy stitching!
Sara

(Featured Image Credit: Harper Point Photography)

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