Crochet Bobble Stitch Tutorial
The crochet bobble stitch is a fun way to add texture and dimension to a project. It can be used in blankets, wearables, amigurumi and more.
How To Crochet the Bobble Stitch?
The bobble stitch is a cluster of incomplete double crochet stitches that are worked in the same stitch. Each cluster is then followed by a shorter stitch which gives the bobble a more defined shape and 3D appearance.
The bobble stitch is most commonly worked on the wrong side of your work. However, for projects such as amigurumi, the bobbles should be pushed to the right side of your piece.
What’s the Difference Between a Popcorn Stitch and a Bobble Stitch?
The bobble stitch and popcorn stitch are both textured crochet stitches that can look quite similar. However, the main difference is in their construction.
The bobble stitch is made up of incomplete double crochet stitches, whereas the popcorn stitch consists of complete double crochet stitches.
How Many Loops for a Bobble Stitch?
The crochet bobble stitch is generally a cluster of 3-5 stitches. This will be dependent on the pattern you’re following but if the pattern doesn’t specify, the most common bobble stitch is the 5-dc bobble.
Note: The more incomplete double crochet stitches, the more prominent the bobble.
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Crochet Bobble Stitch (abbreviation: bo)
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to crochet the 4-dc bobble stitch as it’s used in my no-sew amigurumi patterns.
Pushing the bobble towards yourself as you work the stitch after the bobble stitch will force it to pop on the right side of your work. It can also be helpful to use the end of your crochet hook (if using an ergonomic hook) or a chopstick to push it out further once you’ve completed the stitch.
Always check your pattern to see how the bobble stitch should be worked.
4 Double Crochet Bobble Stitch Tutorial
- Yarn over.
- Insert your hook into the indicated stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on hook).
- Repeat steps 1-4 three more times in the same stitch (5 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull though all 5 loops on hook.
- Push bobble to the right side of fabric.
Crochet Bobble Stitch Tips
- Tension: Keep your tension consistent. If you’re having difficulty drawing your hook through all the loops, try loosening your stitches slightly.
- Experiment with different yarns: Thicker yarns (like worsted weight and bulky) will create more pronounced bobbles, while finer yarns will produce a subtler texture.
- Spacing: Let your bobbles breathe. Having them too close together can reduce their 3D effect.
Practice Makes Perfect
The crochet bobble stitch is used in a lot of my no-sew amigurumi patterns as ears and limbs. Check out these patterns and give it a try:
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