Tunisian Crochet Bobble Stitch – VIDEO TUTORIAL
Ready to add some irresistible texture to your Tunisian crochet? The bobble stitch might look fancy, but don’t let those puffy little bumps intimidate you! This fun technique creates delightfully squeezable fabric that’s perfect for baby blankets, sweaters, and eye-catching accessories. Let’s transform your flat fabric into a field of playful pops with my helpful video tutorial!
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Get Festive with the Tunisian Crochet Bobble Stitch
Want to take your bobbles to the next level? I’ve designed a charming winter-themed square that turns these puffy stitches into gently falling snowflakes against a smooth Tunisian simple stitch background. The provided chart makes it easy to track your stitches, creating a dimensional winter wonderland that’s ideal for holiday afghans or cozy throw pillows. Even if you’re new to reading crochet charts, don’t worry – I’ll guide you through each symbol and row, making this wintry pattern completely manageable!
Ready to practice Tunisian crochet bobbles? Grab your crochet hooks and let’s get to it!
Learn even more crochet with these helpful videos:
- Learn Tunisian Crochet in 15 Minutes [watch here]
- Tunisian Crochet Color Changes [watch here]
- 3 Gorgeous Tunisian Crochet Stitches [watch here]
Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket – Bobble Square
This tutorial was made as a supplement to the Bobble Square as part of the Tunisian Snowy Sampler. Find the full pattern to make your square below.
Join the Double the Fun 2024 Crochet Along! This free crochet along to make the Crochet Amour and Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blankets runs from November 11th, 2024, to December 20th, 2024. Get full details in this blog post and join the fun!
Bobble Square Pattern
- Prefer a printable version? Purchase the ad-free Tunisian Snowy Sampler pattern from my shop HERE.
- Find Gauge and Abbreviations in this blog post.
MATERIALS
- Worsted weight yarn – color D
- 6.5mm Tunisian crochet hook
- 6.5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE
12″ square after border and blocking
SPECIAL STITCHES
- Bobble: (yarn over, insert hook into next stitch as for Tunisian knit stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) 5 times, yarn over, pull through next 5 loops on hook.
- Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): Insert hook under BOTH loops of the last stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop.
- Return Pass (RetP): Chain 1, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) until 1 loop remains on the hook.
PATTERN NOTES
- Tighten loop on hook after the last step of the Bobble to ensure it stands out against the background.
- Feeling creative? Customize your square by creating a chart of 33 rows and 40 columns, then fill it with your own Bobble motif!
INSTRUCTIONS
ROW 1 With D and Tunisian crochet hook, ch 40, pull up a lp in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each rem ch, RetP.
ROWS 2-33 Work chart below to complete the square. Rows begin on the right edge and are worked from the bottom-up. White squares represent Tunisian simple stitches, and black squares represent Bobble stitches. The last stitch is always worked as for Lts. When square is complete, loosely sl st bind off each st across and proceed to Standard Border.
STANDARD BORDER
- Change to 6.5mm crochet hook and ensure the square faces right side up.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the first edge of the square, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the edge, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Repeat the last step for the remaining 2 sides. At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet of the round. Fasten off and block your finished square to 12″ x 12″.
Click here to access stitch patterns for the other squares in the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket.
Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket Layout
Get the printable PDF version of the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket here!
