Learn how to work three types of bobbles to add decorative texture to your knitting. These plump little clusters of stitches can be applied to any type of knitted fabric for a cheerful accent.
Written Steps — Stockinette Stitch Bobble
Pattern: First Cables Hat
Steps:
- [Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1] into the same stitch, turn work (to WS)
- Slip 1, purl 2, turn work (to RS)
- Slip 1, knit 2, turn work (to WS)
- Slip 1, purl 2, turn work (to RS)
- Slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch from right needle over the stitch just worked.
Written Steps — Garter Stitch Bobble
Pattern: Balan
Steps:
- With RS facing, knit 1 (without dropping stitch off left needle), *yarnover, knit 1 into the same stitch (without dropping stitch off left needle); repeat from * 1 more time, drop stitch off left needle.
- Turn work so WS is facing, knit 5.
- Turn work so RS is facing, k2tog, slip 1 from right to left needle.
- **Pass second stitch from left needle over the first (as if binding off ); repeat from ** 2 more times. Knit 1.
Written Steps — Crocheted Bobble
Pattern: Backbay
Steps:
- Slip next stitch from L needle onto crochet hook, yarn over hook and pull a loop through stitch (1 loop on hook).
- Chain 2, [yarn over hook, insert hook into same stitch and pull a loop through stitch] 3 times (7 loops on hook).
- Yarn over hook, draw through all 7 loops on hook (1 loop on hook).
- Yarn over hook, draw through loop on hook (1 loop on hook), transfer loop on hook to R needle.
Practice this Technique
First Cables Hat
Balan
Backbay
Featured Yarn
Arbor is a classic DK weight yarn with timeless versatility. American Targhee wool is worsted spun into a round and springy 3-ply yarn, perfect for crisp stitch definition and wear-everywhere knits. Skein-dyed in a painterly palette of solid colors.
Featured colors in this tutorial:
Driftwood: Pale, weathered beige grey. Distinctly warm.
Hammock: Natural sheep’s white, warm and creamy.
Thaw: Cool, silvery white.
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