This love affair fuels my creativity for design and I’m so excited to share with you how this inspiration has come to life in my Bits and Bobbles bobble stitch crochet sweater!
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Bobble Stitch Crochet Sweater FREE Pattern
I would rate the skill level of this pattern as a practiced beginner. It’s easy enough for a beginner who has practiced crochet either by swatching or making rectangular shapes like scarves to accomplish.
The alternating bobble stitch pattern with double crochet also gives this simple sweater pattern enough visual appeal for even a seasoned crocheter to enjoy.
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Materials:
- 6mm (size J) crochet hook
- 370 – 1800 yards of worsted weight (size 4) yarn, Red Heart With Love in White and Cornsilk pictured
- tapestry needle
- scissors
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms):
- CH – chain
- SC – single crochet
- DC – double crochet
- YO – yarn over
- STS/sts – stitches
- BS – bobble stitch (see pattern notes for stitch instructions)
Pattern Notes:
Bobble Stitch Instructions: YO, draw up a loop. YO, pull through 2 loops. Repeat this a total of 4 times (you should have 5 loops on your hook). YO, pull through all 5 loops. CH 1. Bobble stitch complete.
There are multiple sizes available in child and adult! In the child’s size this pattern includes sizes 2 – 16. In the adult sizes you will have the option to choose from an XS all the way up to a 5X!
You can easily customize this modern 3/4 length sleeve, crop top sweater by adding more rows for length or removing rows for added crop drama.
The Bits and Bobbles sweater was designed with a 2 inch positive ease which basically means that I’ve taken the bust measurement as the widest part of the body and I have added 2 additional inches to give some space.
The simple
As the name suggests, this pattern utilizes the bobble crochet stitch as well as single and double crochets. All of which can be seen in the video tutorial below (link to this video is also included in the pattern PDF that can be purchased on Ravelry HERE).
Check out my Simple Sweater Design for more garment inspiration!
Bobble Stitch Crochet Sweater Pattern (adult sizes; scroll down for child sizes):
Adult sizes are written as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Adult Body Panels (make 2)
The body panels are constructed from the bottom up with the ribbing crocheted first.
Adult Bottom Ribbing Section:
CH 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6)
row 1: In the 2nd CH from the hook you will place a SC. In each stitch continuing across you will place a SC. CH 1. Turn.
row 2 – 48 (56, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 96): CH 1 counts as a SC. In each stitch you will place a SC into the back loop only. CH 1. Turn.
***Rotate the work so can begin crocheting the rest of the body panel by working into the rough edge of the ribbing you just created. Please refer to video link for visual instructions.
Adult Main Body Bobble Section:
row 1: CH 2 (counts as a DC). Place a DC in each stitch all the way across. CH 1. Turn. (You should have 1 DC for every row of SC ribbing so 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, or 96 – remember the CH 2 at the beginning of this row counts as a DC).
row 2: (CH 1 counts as a SC). Place a SC into the next 2 sts. *Next, you will work a BS (see specialty stitch instructions for how to create the bobble stitch). Then, you will SC into each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * across ending with 4 SC in the last 4 sts. CH 1. Turn.
row 3: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC in each stitch across. Please remember there is an extra stitch on each bobble. You will want to be sure you skip the small stitch on each bobble and place a SC in the elongated stitch. CH 2. Turn.
row 4: (CH 2 counts as a DC). DC into each stitch all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 5: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each stitch all the way across. CH 1, Turn.
row 6: (CH 1 counts as a SC). You’re going to SC into each of the next 6 sts. *BS into the next stitch. SC into each the next 7 sts. Repeat from * across ending with 8 SC into each of the last 8 sts. CH 1. Turn.
row 7: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each stitch all the way across. Remember to skip the extra stitch on each bobble as indicated in the pattern notes section. CH 2. Turn.
row 8: (CH 2 counts as a DC). DC into each st all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 9: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each st all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 10 – 48 (48, 48, 56, 56, 56, 64, 64, 64): Repeat rows 2 – 9.
Adult Sleeve Panels (make 2)
The sleeve panels are constructed from the bottom up with the ribbing crocheted first.
Adult Sleeve Bottom Ribbing Section
CH 6 (6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6)
row 1: In the 2nd CH from the hook place a SC. In each stitch continuing across you will place a SC. CH 1. Turn.
row 2 – 32 (40, 40, 48, 48, 56, 56, 64, 64): CH 1 counts as a SC. In each stitch across you will place a SC into the back loop only. CH 1. Turn.
***Rotate the work so can begin crocheting the rest of the body panel by working into the rough edge of the ribbing you just created. Please refer to video link for visual instructions.
Adult Main Sleeve Bobble Section
row 1: CH 2 (counts as a DC). Place a DC in each stitch all the way across. CH 1. Turn. (You should have 1 DC for every row of SC ribbing so 32, 40, 48, 56, or 64 – remember the CH 2 at the beginning of this row counts as a DC).
row 2: (CH 1 counts as a SC). Place a SC into the next 2 sts. *Next, you will work a BS (see specialty stitch instructions for how to create the bobble stitch). Then, you will SC into each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * across ending with 4 SC in the last 4 sts. CH 1. Turn.
row 3: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC in each stitch across. Please remember there is an extra stitch on each bobble. You will want to be sure you skip the small stitch on each bobble and place a SC in the elongated stitch. CH 2. Turn.
row 4: (CH 2 counts as a DC). DC into each stitch all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 5: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each stitch all the way across. CH 1, Turn.
row 6: (CH 1 counts as a SC). You’re going to SC into each of the next 6 sts. *BS into the next stitch. SC into each the next 7 sts. Repeat from * across ending with 8 SC into each of the last 8 sts. CH 1. Turn.
row 7: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each stitch all the way across. Remember to skip the extra stitch on each bobble as indicated in the pattern notes section. CH 2. Turn.
row 8: (CH 2 counts as a DC). DC into each st all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 9: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each st all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 10 – 40 (40, 40, 48, 48, 48, 48, 48, 48): Repeat rows 2 – 9.
Adult Neck Ribbing
Complete as many rows as needed to measure your desired head hole (8”, 10”, 12”)
CH 6
row 1: In the 2nd CH from the hook you will place a SC. In each stitch continuing across you will place a SC. CH 1. Turn.
row 2 – ?: CH 1 counts as a SC. In each stitch you will place a SC into the back loop only. CH 1. Turn.
Seam short ends together with single crochets to form a tube. ***Continue to Seaming Section
Child sizes are written as follows 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16)
Child Body Panels (make 2)
The body panels are constructed from the bottom up with the ribbing crocheted first.
Child Bottom Ribbing Section:
CH 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6)
row 1: In the 2nd CH from the hook you will place a SC. In each stitch continuing across you will place a SC. CH 1. Turn.
row 2 – 32 (40, 40, 48, 48, 48, 56, 56): CH 1 counts as a SC. In each stitch you will place a SC into the back loop only. CH 1. Turn.
***Rotate the work so can begin crocheting the rest of the body panel by working into the rough edge of the ribbing you just created. Please refer to video link above for visual instructions.
Child Main Body Bobble Section:
row 1: CH 2 (counts as a DC). Place a DC in each stitch all the way across. CH 1. Turn. (You should have 1 DC for every row of SC ribbing so 32, 40, 48, or 56 – remember the CH 2 at the beginning of this row counts as a DC).
row 2: (CH 1 counts as a SC). Place a SC into the next 2 sts. *Next, you will work a BS (see specialty stitch instructions for how to create the bobble stitch). Then, you will SC into each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * across ending with 4 SC in the last 4 sts. CH 1. Turn.
row 3: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC in each stitch across. Please remember there is an extra stitch on each bobble. You will want to be sure you skip the small stitch on each bobble and place a SC in the elongated stitch. CH 2. Turn.
row 4: (CH 2 counts as a DC). DC into each stitch all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 5: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each stitch all the way across. CH 1, Turn.
row 6: (CH 1 counts as a SC). You’re going to SC into each of the next 6 sts. *BS into the next stitch. SC into each the next 7 sts. Repeat from * across ending with 8 SC into each of the last 8 sts. CH 1. Turn.
row 7: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each stitch all the way across. Remember to skip the extra stitch on each bobble as indicated in the pattern notes section. CH 2. Turn.
row 8: (CH 2 counts as a DC). DC into each st all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 9: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each st all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 10 – 24 (32, 32, 40, 40, 48, 48, 48): Repeat rows 2 – 9
Child Sleeve Panels (make 2)
The sleeve panels are constructed from the bottom up with the ribbing crocheted first.
Child Bottom Ribbing Section
CH 6 (6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6)
row 1: In the 2nd CH from the hook place a SC. In each stitch continuing across you will place a SC. CH 1. Turn.
row 2 – 24 (24, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32): CH 1 counts as a SC. In each stitch you will place a SC into the back loop only. CH 1. Turn.
***Rotate the work so can begin crocheting the rest of the body panel by working into the rough edge of the ribbing you just created. Please refer to video link for visual instructions.
Child Main Sleeve Bobble Section
row 1: CH 2 (counts as a DC). Place a DC in each stitch all the way across. CH 1. Turn. (You should have 1 DC for every row of SC ribbing so 24 or 32 – remember the CH 2 at the beginning of this row counts as a DC).
row 2: (CH 1 counts as a SC). Place a SC into the next 2 sts. *Next, you will work a BS (see specialty stitch instructions for how to create the bobble stitch). Then, you will SC into each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * across ending with 4 SC in the last 4 sts. CH 1. Turn.
row 3: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC in each stitch across. Please remember there is an extra stitch on each bobble. You will want to be sure you skip the small stitch on each bobble and place a SC in the elongated stitch. CH 2. Turn.
row 4: (CH 2 counts as a DC). DC into each stitch all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 5: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each stitch all the way across. CH 1, Turn.
row 6: (CH 1 counts as a SC). You’re going to SC into each of the next 6 sts. *BS into the next stitch. SC into each the next 7 sts. Repeat from * across ending with 8 SC into each of the last 8 sts. CH 1. Turn.
row 7: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each stitch all the way across. Remember to skip the extra stitch on each bobble as indicated in the pattern notes section. CH 2. Turn.
row 8: (CH 2 counts as a DC). DC into each st all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 9: (CH 1 counts as a SC). SC into each st all the way across. CH 1. Turn.
row 10 – 24 (24, 32, 32, 32, 32, 40, 40): Repeat rows 2 – 9.
Child Neck Ribbing
Complete as many rows as needed to measure your desired head hole (8”, 10”, 12”)
CH 6
row 1: In the 2nd CH from the hook you will place a SC. In each stitch continuing across you will place a SC. CH 1. Turn.
row 2 – ?: CH 1 counts as a SC. In each stitch you will place a SC into the back loop only. CH 1. Turn.
Seam short ends together with single crochets to form a tube. ***Continue to Seaming Section.
Seaming Section
I recommend seaming using single crochets. I prefer this method because I feel like it gives more control to the seam. Sometimes when stitching with a tapestry needle, you’ll find that stitches will gather or they’ll be too tight, and in my opinion the single crochet row is more secure and it offers more evenness when it comes to seaming.
Attaching The Body Panels
When you are seaming this sweater you will start at the shoulders. Place both body panels long ways as in the graphic below.
Seam shoulders together making sure to leave a head hole opening of appr. 8 – 10 inches (measured from the center out) for a child’s head or appr. 10 – 12 inches (measured from the center out) for an adult’s head. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Attaching The Sleeves
Take your sleeve panel and fold it in half to find the center of the panel, then unfold and line up the center of the sleeve panel with the shoulder seam you just created. Seam each sleeve to the body taking care to seam evenly as to avoid an unwanted bunching or pulling. Cut yarn and fasten off.
***refer to video link for visual tutorial
Closing Up The Body
Take the garment and fold it wrong side out with the armpits, cuffs, and waist all lined up.
Start at the cuff and seam towards the armpit. Cut yarn and fasten off. Then begin at the waist and seam up towards the armpit being sure to overlap your sleeve stitches to make sure you don’t leave any holes in the armpit. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Ribbed Funnel Neck Attachment
Turn the neck ribbing right side out and place inside the head hole of the sweater.
Be careful to line everything up so there is no bunching. I recommend using stitch markers to hold the collar in place while you seam it on.
Then you will simply add a SC round to attach the neck ribbing to the body of the sweater. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Weave in your ends, turn right side out and enjoy!
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How many chain I am suppose to start.
Hi! How can I make the sleeves longer
you would continue the pattern repeat until you reach your desired length.
Hi,
Cute pattern! What are the corresponding measurements in inches for the XS, S, etc.? Also, what are the yarn requirements for each size?
Thank you so much. Can’t wait to get started!
Joni
Hi! I really like this pattern, I’m just confused about whether I’m an XS or a small. Do you have a sizing chart?
I think that it might be helpful to include a sizing chart with measurements, I got quite far before realizing that the medium sweater I was making would not fit like I expected.
Amazing sweater! Saving this page for when I have a bit more free time but will definitely buy the pattern when I do.
Was ideally looking for a bobble “cardigan” pattern. Not sure how easy it would be to turn this pattern into a chunky cardigan with lovely wooden buttons? Was thinking very oversized with long sleeves.
Any ideas or tips? Would be happy to purchase the pattern if you had the time to make a slightly amended one.
Take care
Hi, can you please break down yardage requirement and measurements for each size? I would love to make this, but need more details first!
Hi there,
I’m trying to find a link or information for your sizing – every time I go to find the PDF on Ravelry it brings me back to this page and I’m going around in circles. Can you please share the bust measurement of each size please.