Floating Bobbles Stitch

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For a delicate look with a punch of whimsy, the Floating Bobbles crochet stitch tutorial is just the thing. Scroll down for ideas on how to use this lace and bobbles crochet pattern, along with the step-by-step stitch tutorial.

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What to make with the Floating Bobbles Crochet Stitch

The simple lattice of chains is grounded with nice round bobbles, creating a fun combination of lace and texture. This stitch would be beautiful worked into a shawl, or along the edge of a garment.

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This easy crochet stitch is part of the Spring Stitch CAL (crochet along). Join the fun and discover all-new crochet stitches here.

All stitch tutorials are available on our blogs but if you want a printable PDF version for easy recording and to take notes etc. You can grab the bundle with all 30 stitches here.

Sometimes it’s just easier to have a stitch dictionary on hand when you’re deciding on your next project rather than having to search online and remember where you saved that stitch you want to use.

Before You Start

Materials

  • 5.5 mm / US I– 9 hook. 
  • Worsted weight yarn. I used WeCrochet Swish, it has an amazing stitch definition which really helps when learning new stitches.
  • Tapestry needle to weave in the ends. I love this set as it has different eye sizes for different yarn thicknesses and it comes in a small tube which is very convenient so I don’t lose them.

Size

The pattern is written for a 15cm by 15cm / 6” by 6” square. 

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Stitch Multiple

The pattern needs a multiple of 2 + 1 number of stitches; your starting chain will be a multiple of 2 + 2 for an extra turning chain.

Gauge

The gauge for this pattern is 16 st by 8 rows in stitch pattern for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”). Confused on how to make or measure gauge? Check out my detailed post all about crochet gauge.

Abbreviations

This pattern uses US notations.

  • st = stitch
  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • yo = yarn over
  • skip = miss
  • sl st = slip stitch
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Special Stitches

  • Bobble stitch (7 dc cluster) = [yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop. Yo, pull through two loops] 7 times in the same space, yo and pull through all 8 loops.

Notes

Work instructions between [ ] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row.

The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row between < >.

The turning ch 1, ch 2, ch 3 don’t count as a stitch throughout the pattern except if mentioned otherwise.

Stitches above a ch-1 space are worked in the ch-1 space.

The pattern is written in crochet shorthand.  For example:

  • “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch, 
  • “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
  • and “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next st.

All pictures for this lace and bobbles crochet pattern show left-handed crochet. All stitches are symmetrical and can be worked by both right- and left-handed crocheters.

The Floating Bobbles Crochet Stitch Tutorial

  • With your 5.5mm / US I- 9 hook ch 26,
    Note: To have a nice symmetry and keep the simple grid lattice, turning chain counts as a stitch for the floating bobble stitch.
    Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc across, turn.

  • Row 2: Ch 5, bobble in the third ch from hook, skip 2, dc, [ch 3, bobble in third ch from hook, skip 2, dc] across, turn.floating bobbles crochet stitch tutorial step 1

  • Row 3: Ch 4, [skip bobble, ch 2, dc in next dc], skip 2, dc in the 2nd ch below.floating bobbles crochet stitch tutorial step 2

  • Repeat Row 2 and 3 until you reach 14.5 cm / 5.5”.floating bobbles crochet stitch tutorial step 3

  • Last Row: Ch 1, [sc 2 in the ch-2 space, sc in the dc] until last ch space, sc 2 in ch space, sc in 2nd ch from row below, turn.floating bobbles crochet stitch tutorial step 4

Blocking

When you’re done with the crocheting part, make sure to weave in all the ends.

To make your lace and bobbles crochet stitch pattern even prettier and help straighten your edges block your project lightly.

Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.

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