Pros of Bobble Stitch:

• Adds a pop of texture to your knitting projects
• Can be placed anywhere in your knitting projects, though it’s usually paired with Stockinette stitch
• Bobbles can easily be sized up or down by adjusting the number of stitches

Cons of Bobble Stitch:

• Requires frequent turning of your project, which can be tedious
• Feels very slow to knit

What you’ll need:

• Any yarn (we recommend worsted weight or smaller)
• Knitting needles corresponding to the size of your yarn

Abbreviations:

• kfbfb: Knit a single stitch through the front, then the back, front again, and back again. Creates 4 stitches out of 1.
• sl1: slip 1 stitch purlwise.
• turn: turn your project to switch direction, then work the next row on the other side.
• k2tog: knit the next two stitches together. 1 stitch decreased.
• p2tog: purl the next two stitches together. 1 stitch decreased.

Knitting Instructions for the Bobble Stitch:

Knit to the spot where you’d like to place a bobble, then follow the below instructions.
Row 1 (rs): kfbfb, turn (1 stitch increased to 4 stitches)
Row 2 (ws): sl1, p3, turn
Row 3: sl1, k3, turn
Row 4: sl1, p3, turn
Row 5: sl1, k3, turn
Row 6: p2tog, p2tog, turn (2 stitches decreased)
Row 7: k2tog (1 stitch decreased)

You’ve just completed your bobble. Use your finger to “pop” it out a little and then continue knitting.

The bobble may seem a little loose immediately after finishing. Don’t worry! Just continue knitting and the following row will help secure it into place.