It is the perfect time of the year to start a crocheted blanket! Fall is about to start and winter will be here soon too. I started this multi-colored bobble blanket after seeing Katy showing off her bobble stitch on Instagram. I immediately had to know what these kitschy little colorful balls were and how to make them. I am in love! I think they look like little pom poms and seeing my multi-colored blanket grow has brought me so much joy! I got a few requests on Instagram for a pattern so I decided to share my progress and invite you to join me. So come on in and crochet with me!
You will need:
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in different colors
Crochet hook I/5.50MM
Yarn needle
Scissors
I made up this pattern so bear with me if I goofed up somewhere! You may be more experienced than me so feel free to improve on my directions if you decide to make a blanket. The basic idea of this blanket is to bobble stitch and single crochet all the way across with a row of single crochets in between. To make your bobble offset rather than stacked on top of each other, add an extra single crochet on both ends of every other bobble stitch row. So you will have one less bobble in every other row. Confused? Feel free to comment me with questions and I will do my best to help. You can also watch this video to learn how to bobble stitch. My bobble stitch includes a single crochet in the next stitch to finish it, like in the video.
Pattern:
Chain 187 (or any odd number depending on desired width)
Row 1: In the second chain from the hook, bobble crochet (dc5tog) all the way across. Chain 1. Turn.
Row 2: In the second chain from the hook, single crochet in both loops all the way across. Bind off. Leave a tail to weave in later.
Row 3: Using a new color, slip knot onto the hook and put the hook in the last loop of row 2 and pull through. Chain 1. Turn. In the second chain from the hook, single crochet. Bobble crochet (dc5tog) until there is 1 stitch left. Single crochet in the last stitch. Chain 1. Turn.
Row 4: In the second chain from the hook, single crochet in both loops all the way across. Bind off. Leave a tail to weave in later.
Row 5: Using a new color, slip knot onto the hook and put the hook in the last loop of row 4 and pull through. Chain 1. Turn. Bobble crochet (dc5tog) all the way across. Chain 1. Turn.
Row 6: Repeat rows 2 through 5 until your blanket is big enough! In your final row, you will skip the last step of "chain 1 and turn" and bind off instead. You can also start and end with a row of single crochet but I liked how it looked like the bobbles were floating and it's just how I ended up doing it.
Weave in all your ends.
Tips:
I am a tight hooker! I try to always make my loops the same size as the diameter of my hook, so that it is snug but big enough to get my hook back through my work. This means that I pull on my yarn a little when it is on the hook. This takes practice! For the dc5tog, I crocheted a little more looser and pulled up a bit and crocheted tighter as I got to the last double crochets in the bobble stitch. If your bobbles look too loose, practice being a tight hooker on making a bobble potholder first by scaling down the pattern.
I haven't used the same color twice yet and have been alternating between warm and cold hues. I have a big yarn stash from when I used to make owl amigurumi. Plus I have thrifted some bright colors and received some donations from a friend's stash. I will eventually start repeating my color pattern. You can make your own color pattern or use up your stash like me!
The blanket is very thick and lush!
I am waiting until I am finished to weave in my ends.
I hope you enjoyed my progress so far! I added a link up to this post so you can share if you started a bobble blanket too. I would love to see!
- Rachele
117 ♥ COMMENTS ♥:
This is amazing. If I hadn't already started on a granny square blanket, I would so do this!
I truly aspire to one day make this bobble blanket! It's too cute!
This is beautiful!!! And I love how solid it seems. Do you think that (with the right yarn) it would make a nice rug too?
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Love the bobble blanket! I'm going to have to find some more yarn to participate. I love your color choices!
I love the popcorn crochet stitch!
Absolutely stunning result! I would love to make one of these blankets one day :-) You are such an inspiration and I love your colour choices :-)
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aww.. this is soo adorable..
I may just have to try this. I've been crocheting like crazy the last couple weeks and I've been thinking that I'd like to make a blanket for us this winter. This is just super cute!
i really love this but think it might be beyond me!x
I thought about that too! I wouldn't like stepping on it and making it dirty but maybe bathroom rugs would be good. It is certainly thick enough!
It sounds really complicated but it isn't that bad! I can watch TV and work on this. I might try to make a how-to video if that helps too.
wow it is amazing looking! i love the texture of it so much. i don't think i have seen anything like that before. how much more do you have till your done?
xo,
cb
Love the look of this, I have never tried a blanket with this stitch. I was looking for a good project to work on that didn't require too many steps. I also love the idea of using different colors for each row, I have so many left over skeins from other projects, this is a perfect way to use them up. Thanks for sharing this project!
One tip I would give is when giving the instructions for each row, put the stitches bobble crochet (dc5tog) then single crochet in parentheses so people know to repeat the stitches.
So it would say (bobble crochet (dc5tog), single crochet) to end.
Actually the actual bobble crochet stitch includes the single crochet so unless you want to add another single crochet stitch you can just say (bobble crochet stitch) to end.
Thanks again!
One more tip, I added a row of sc on top of the chain, just because it is easier to work the bobble stitch off that.
I was confused about that. I saw it both ways when I looked up instructions for dc5tog. I think I will try to clarify that step. Thanks!
I thought about that too! I sort of like how it looked without it, like floating bobbles.
Probably not even a quarter of the way done. Eep! So many more bobbles to make...
It does look really cool with the floating edge!
That is amazing! I wish I could make something like that. It's beautiful!
Beckyxx
Oh wow, I LOVE IT!!! I've wanted to learn crochet for so long (I'm a knitter..) Would this be ok as a first project or would it be too tricky?
Ah cool!! I must learn how to do these kinds of things!
I want to do this! This is so fun.
Super pretty! I wished I own something so colorful :]
I LOVE this. All the colors look great together. I've been using this stitch to make short cowls for my shop.
garh! its bloody amazing!
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Wow, I cannot believe how fast you are! It looks fantastic. You are making me want to learn to crochet!
I have a question about the single crochet stitch: I figured out after a few attempts that you were putting the five dc stitches in one space, are you also putting the sc in the same stitch. I can't figure out why my bobbles are so stretched out and yours look so tight.
Sorry about the confusion! I'm put it in the next stitch like in the video. So I yarn over and pull through the six loops on the hook. Then put sc in the next stitch. I make it nice and snug and kind of have to push the bobble out and down to reach it.
I've been looking for an easy pattern to use some of my extensive yarn stash think i will try this it looks great i'd like to give you one suggestion.
To prevent having all those ends to weave in when you get to the end of a row draw up a loop of your new yarn when finishing your last stitch,(when completeing your last stitch of the row the last time you yarn over for that last stitch, that yarn over should be your new color) you will still have and end but you can cut the yarn shorter and work it in as you crochet the next row.
Love your blanket can't wait to see the finished project!
beautiful x
Oh my goodness! This looks so lovely and snuggly (the best qualities of a blanket imo). I've always wanted to crochet a blanket for myself (I've knitted a few but never crochet). Are you on Ravelry at all?
Help!! Row 3 bobbles are way bigger than my row one bobbles... And all stretched out. What am I doing wrong?!
Figured out what I was doing wrong!!! Thank goodness!! =)
I figured out what I was doing wrong last time!!! And now I'm linked!!! =) Hopefully I get this right! Your blanket is so freakin' cool!! =) Keep up the good work, lady! Xoxo, Sarah
woah that looks so incredibly super warm! it looks great :)
This looks so neat and comfy and colorful and warm! If I was any good at crocheting, this would be an amazing project. Good job!
Wow! I love making one soon but I just don't know how to create blankets . Thanks for sharing your work.
You know, I've always wanted to crochet but have never had the time. I think I wanna give it a try now. (: This looks like such a cute project.
I didn't either, but I figured it out :)
I am so glad you figured it out! I have to watch youtube videos or else I am easily confused.
I think I am...I go on there and look for ideas sometimes but I don't ever post in there or participate. I should though!
I figured that out! But I started it this way and I am never sure what color I am going to use next and like to finish it. Sort of weird I know. Next time I will do it right :)
Now if I can just keep up the pace! The cat scratched my finger and I haven't been working on it lately. I need to teach you :D
Adorable idea!
It might be a little tricky. But If you knit and watch the youtube video, I am sure you could pick it up.
so cute, and such a great way to use up a stash! thanks a lot for the pattern. i just finished my first granny blanket and it feels weird to not have a yarn pile next to me on the couch. i have my next blanket all mapped out but i'm not ready to jump into another big project... i think bobble potholders are in my future!
Seriously, this is the cutest yarn destashing blanket I have ever seen! I have never tried a bobble stitch, but it looks easy enough. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for the great pattern. :)
I have a huge yarn stash and this looks like the perfect way to use it up! :)
I LOVE this!!! This will be my fall/winter project! Thank you!!
Fantastic blanket! I have just one question. My large swatch is curling in on itself like crazy. Should I expect the same thing with the blanket? Will I have to block this beast at the end of it all?
I didn't have that problem until I started making the blanket and had a very long row. It curled like a big curly q but it straightened out as I kept working. Now that my blanket is bigger I don't think I will need to do any blocking. It lays pretty straight. But I will let you know as I get further into the project!
Excellent. It looks great in the finished pic, but I am using wool instead of acrylic and was a wee bit concerned. Thanks!
Great Pattern and beautiful blanket. Thanks for taking the time to share.
I made a bobble stich blanket for my nephew, a few months ago! Never again, I'm a really slow hooker! But I put a row of hdc inbetween rows of bobble stich and alternated between rows of 6 sc between bobbles and 4 (does that make sense) Yours is lovely! Just love the texture!
I so want to make this, as a fellow Oregonian I will be using it whilst watching it rain.
I want to do this one as soon as possible. Thank you for sharing.
Hi:) Do you loop though the next stitch like the video says to?
Yes I do! So when you have 6 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through. Then sc in the next stitch, then start another dc5tog in the next stitch.
Oooh - I love this! The little bobbles look so touchable! :) Great rainbow-ey colors, too!
Really amazing!!!
thank you for sharing!!!
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beautiful! Am excited to make this afghan!
Love your blog & your message :)
so cool! lovely colors! I love that you showed a picture of how the blanket looks on the backside. I'm so doing this to use up my stash!
why weave in the ends? make a fringe.
I just saw this and I love it - but I didn't see any reference to a sc . so, you dc5tog, then sc in next stitch all the way across? So there is a sc in between each bobble? Thanks.
I have a Leisure Arts Leaflet #335 with a copyright from 1984 that has this pattern in it called "Stained Glass" which looks exactly like your pattern.
OK - i'm answering my own question! I found the reference to the sc in the description, but not in Row 1. Thanks. I'm starting this and it looks great!
Sorry! I am not a very experienced pattern writer so you kinda have to interpret my language :)
I can't wait to start this!! Other bobble patterns I've tried, the bobbles are wishy washy - these are real ones! lol It does seem like a pattern you could crochet over the ends as you go?
The texture in this throw is amaszing. I can totally imagine getting all snuggled up and cozy in it. I really love the alternating warm and cool colors too. Saving this one to my to-do list!
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I love this and really want to make one. Is there a video on this some where? Tks
I can't believe I missed this! I am off to watch the video and see if I can make sense of it at all. I don't understand written patterns at all I'm afraid! Maybe once I see the stitch I'll get the hang of it.
It looks so cool though!
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This looks so cute! I think I am going to have to make one. :) Thanks so much for sharing the awesome tutorial!
Have you or any one else tried doing this in circular crocheting? It could be kind of cute too.
I started my bobble blanket yesterday and I just love it. I am into the third row of bobbles and noticed that its getting shorter on the one end. What am I doing wrong?
That is a thing of great beauty indeed!
I finished my bobble blanket yesterday! It's ginormous and I adore it. Thanks so much for sharing this pattern.
Very lovelly plaid.
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I wanted to see what is the motif,
but..as you write your pattern ,( it is generous of you)
for us international crochet lovers,
a diagramm should be easyer to undersatnd and follow.
Please could you name me this point,
so that I see where to find it teh totu and diagram?
..; and also..how do you change coulors while stille crochet .
.it is such a great work you have done, !
Bravo !
Merci beaucoup
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I was wondering if that would make a nice bath matt if made from cotton?
This is Stunning, I am going to attempt to use up all my scraps and see if that works well...i have a TIP for anyone willing to try it....when, on ANY crochet project, in making that finishing edge, crochet "backwards", so if you crochet from right to left....try left to right, it makes a beautiful edging...i have used this TIP many times and its fun and esy...anyway thanks for this beautiful project
Denise Steenbok
It wiil be my new year project! Beatifull!!!!! ;)
VÃdeo!!!! Thanks desde Buenos Aires.Feliz año nuevo.
i dont always come to blogs so if u can answer me back at my facebook page i would appreciate it but my question is this what size to do this pattern for infant i have a grandbaby coming in july and would love to make this one...any help much appreciated....Valerie Cook
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Love, love, LOVE!!! I just saw it on Ravelry and raced over! What is the dimension--do you have an approximation? THANKS for the great inspiration.
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Do you have a video of how to do this?? I think it is adorable, but I feel like I need to see a video to get started.
is there a video im not good with reading patterns either im confused...
im doing something wrong it started out normal then by row 3 the rows are shrinking its not all the same length and i havent changed any stitches what am i doing wrong ?
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just learned the stitch last night and i love your blanket. and you!
Rachele,
I think your blog is AMAZING! What a great thing you have going here! I have a question about the bobble blanket pattern. My cousin and I are doing a CAL with your bobble blanket, but ran into some sticky parts so I re-worked the pattern to help us. Would you mind if I posted the re-worked pattern on my blog and linked it to yours as another reference point for everybody? Or I could send you the re-worked pattern and you could post it on this page? It's a great pattern! But, MAN, my hands are tired! =)
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Loving this Rachele! Thank you for sharing. Carmel x
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This is so neat. I love learning new stitches. So pretty.
Heres a good video to learn how to do the bobble stich. for practice i chained 20, single crocheted all the way and then did the bobble, i of course then realized i should have chained 21 to start, but i was still good practice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_aVEWSoEeI
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I am dying to do this but I will have to youtube how to do the very first step and then how to add a row/color...I am obviously brand new at this but I want to do this ^.^
Ooooh I love this. Just tried a tester and got the stitch, oooh I'm so excited. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous pattern. Debs.x
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Is there a video I can watch. I wuld live to do this but I don't know how
hello. I love this. I would however suggest that people make their first row...after the chain row...a single crochet row. This will keep the first row of bobbles from curling up on you. I have crocheted since i was 4 years old and am still learning everyday myself so i know that every bit of advice helps.
Rachele, your bobble blanket is really fabulous! Such fun colors and what a great stitch pattern.
Thank you so much for linking to my changing colors tutorial at crochet.about.com. I really appreciate the link love, and I hope your readers are finding the tutorial helpful.
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Question: After your bobble stitch row, you say to single crochet in every stitch around starting on the second stitch, does that mean that your chain one is stitch one? Or do you skip that whole stitch that the chain one is coming out of?
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