How to knit pretty Bobbles (or a bunch of bobbles!)

In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit Bobbles, step-by-step.

It’s a lovely stitch pattern, full of volume and texture, ideal for a lot of projects, such as baby stuff, but also great for the sleeves or the yoke of a sweater/cardigan.

Moreover, it could be used for a blanket, or even accessories, such as hats, scarves, cowls, mittens, etc.

Although it looks complicated, the truth is that the only techniques required are knitting and purling, so every knitter can do it!

However, there are two aspects I’d like to mention:

Firstly, because the bobbles are made over a Stockinette stitch background, they tend to curl.

So, if you’re knitting a garment that should stay flat, think of adding a nice edge on each side (I added 4 stitches on each side to create a Seed stitch on my swatch).

For example, you could do the same at the bottom and the top of the project, by starting and finishing with some rows in Seed stitch too.

Secondly, I’d suggest to use pointy needles (it will be easier for closing the bobbles) #ad

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Ok, I think we can start now, so grab your needles, and some yarn, and let’s get busy!