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After playing around a lot with different stitches and techniques, I’ve decided I really like the look of crochet bobble stitch for my afghan (even though it’s a yarn eater!). It also makes the fabric really thick which will be great for keeping warm this winter! However, using the charts you could easily make this pattern using c2c crochet or use it as a cross stitch pattern.
My plan is to make a series of these afghan blocks to sew together into an afghan. The block has a lot of space at the top for a reason – it’s for when I make our dear Keeper of Keys and Grounds (he really is a giant!).
The next bobble stitch Harry Potter square is coming soon.
If you would like to be updated every time I post a new pattern, please fill in the form ‘Subscribe to blog via email’ (on the right hand side on desktop view, or scroll down on mobile).
Materials and Size
For the rectangle I used dk/light worsted weight yarn and a
4 mm crochet hook. Yardage for each colour is based on dk/light worsted weight
yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook, however you can use any size yarn and hook
combination you like, just please be aware that this will change the size of
the finished rectangle and the yardage required.
Finished size: 20 cm by 36 cm (7.9” by 14.2”)
Purple yarn (for background) – 121 m (133 yards)
Black yarn – 53 m (58 yards)
Flesh coloured yarn – 20 m (22 yards)
White coloured yarn – 0.5 m (0.6 yards)
Stitch Explanations
Bobble Stitch – The bobble stitch is made up of 4 incomplete
dc stitches. To do this: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull
through stitch you inserted the hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches
on hook (2 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch
again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and
pull through two stitches on hook (3 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert
hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook
into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook (4 stitches left on
hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through
stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook
(5 stitches left on hook). Yarn over and pull through all five stitches on
hook.
DIY from home has a great video tutorial showing how to make bobble stitches
(although I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc stitches)
Or for those of you who prefer diagrams rather than videos, hobby craft have some great illustrations
(although, again, I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc
stitches)
When working the bobble stitches the wrong side of the work
will be facing you (the bobbles form on the other side of your work)
Changing colour in sc – insert hook into stitch, yarn over,
and pull through (2 stitches on hook), yarn over with new colour and pull
through both stitches on hook.
Each square on the graph represents both the foundation row for each bobble row (sc row on right side of work) and the bobble row itself (1 bobble and 1 sc on wrong side of work) (i.e. the two sc stitches in the foundation row, and then a bobble stitch and an sc stitch in the bobble row).
Written Instructions
Row 1: with purple yarn, 31 ch
Row 2: starting in 2nd chain from hook, 30 sc
Row 3: 3 ch, (1 bobble stitch, 1 sc) to end (15 bobbles)
Row 4: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last sc, 18 sc in black changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 5: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 9 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 6: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 14 sc changing to purple yarn in last sc, 8 sc in purple.
Row 7: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 8: repeat row 6
Row 9: repeat row 7
Row 10: repeat row 6
Row 11: repeat row 7
Row 12: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in last sc, 2 sc in flesh changing to black in last sc, 14 sc in black changing to flesh in last sc, 2 sc in flesh changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 13: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 14: with with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last sc, 18 sc in black changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 15: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 9 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 16: repeat row 14
Row 17: repeat row 15.
Row 18: repeat row 14
Row 19: repeat row 15
Row 20: repeat row 14
Row 21: repeat row 15
Row 22: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in last stitch, with black 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 23: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 24: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 10 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 25: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 26: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 14 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 27: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 28: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 18 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc
Row 29: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 9 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 30: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 31: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 1 time changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to black in sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 32: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 14 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 33: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) once changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 34: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 10 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 35: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 2 times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 36: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 37: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 7 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 38: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 10 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 39: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 5 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 40: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 41: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15 times
Row 42: repeat row 40
Row 43: repeat row 41
Row 44: repeat row 40
Row 45: repeat row 41
Row 46: repeat row 40
Row 47: repeat row 41
Row 48: repeat row 40
Row 49: repeat row 41
Row 50: repeat row 40
Row 51: repeat row 41
Row 52: repeat row 40
Row 53: repeat row 41
Completing the Square
With black yarn embroider mouth and with white yarn embroider collar as shown on the graph below (or refer to the completed photo). Weave in any loose end and you’re done!
This newborn baby hat and booties set is super cute. The free pattern for the hat is knitted in the round which means there are no seams to sew (yay!), the booties do need a little seaming across the sole and up the back, but there’s not picking up stitches (another yay!) and the squiggly rib pattern is pretty while being suitable for both a baby girl or boy. The top of the hat also looks awesome:
The hat I made is off to charity (since my goal this year is to make as many items as possible for good causes!), but you’re welcome to use the pattern as you wish – for yourself, for charity or to make items to sell. However, please don’t post this pattern elsewhere, rather link back to my site.
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Materials
80 m (87 yards) DK/Light worsted weight yarn)
4 mm (US 6/UK 8) double pointed needles for hat (4 mm straight needles for booties, or you can use two of the double pointed needles and knit flat with these)
1 m (1 yard) of ribbon
sewing needle to seam booties and weave in ends on hat
I knitted the hat with 4 mm double pointed needles and 8 ply (light worsted weight) yarn. I used Naturally Loyal Machine Washable DK/8ply in Grape (shade 981) and one ball made both the hat and booties with a little left over (you need approximately 80 m (87 yards), but of course you can use any type of yarn you wish). You could knit this with thicker yarn, but of course it would change the size.
Size
The finished hat is approximately 24 cm (9.5″) unstretched, and 36 cm stretched (14.25″), and the sole of the booties measure 8 cm 3.25″ so perfect for a newborn. You’ll need approximately 80 m (87 yards) of yarn to make both the booties and hat and 4 mm double pointed needles. The booties can be knitted on straight needles.
Abbreviations
k – knit
p – purl
yo – yarn over (wrap yarn around the needle to create
another stitch)
k2tog – knit two stitches together
k2tog tbl – knit two stitches together through the back
loops (rather than the front of stitches that are usually used for knitting)
p2tog – purl two stitches together
sl – slip stitch (slip onto the next needles without
knitting the stitch)
psso – pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch (lift
the slipped stitch up, over the knitted stitch and off the needle)
turn – turn work without completing the row
m1 – make a new stitch by picking up a loop from the row below (alternatively you could increase knit wise by knitting into the front and back of the next stitch)
Hat
Cast on 66 stiches spread evenly over double pointed needles.
Working in the round:
Rounds 1-10: (p4, k2) to end
Round 11: (p1, yo, k2tog tbl, p1, k2) to end
Round 12: (p1, k2) to end
Round 13: (p1, k2tog, yo, p1, k2) to end
Round 14: (p1, k2) to end
Rounds 15-26: Work the last four rows (Rows 11-14) 4 more
times
Free Daisy Flower Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern
Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for a daisy flower afghan square or washcloth square! This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth, or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan or blanket (all my squares are the same size). Finished square approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
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Size depends on yarn and needle size used – with DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1,
K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and all
odd numbed rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
Free Bunny Rabbit Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern
Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for a bunny rabbit afghan square or washcloth square! This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth, or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan or blanket (all my squares are the same size). Finished square approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
If you would like to be updated every time we post a new pattern, please fill in the form ‘Subscribe to blog via email’ (on the right hand side on desktop view or scroll down on mobile)
Size depends on yarn and needle size used – with DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
After playing around a lot with different stitches and techniques, I’ve decided I really like the look of crochet bobble stitch for my afghan (even though it’s a yarn eater!). It also makes the fabric really thick which will be great for keeping warm this winter! However, using the charts you could easily make this pattern using c2c crochet or use it as a cross stitch pattern.
My plan is to make a series of these afghan blocks to sew together into an afghan. The block has a lot of space at the top for a reason – it’s for when I make our dear Keeper of Keys and Grounds (he really is a giant!).
The next bobble stitch Harry Potter square is coming soon.
If you would like to be updated every time I post a new pattern, please fill in the form ‘Subscribe to blog via email’ (on the right hand side on desktop view, or scroll down on mobile).
Materials and Size
For the rectangle I used dk/light worsted weight yarn and a
4 mm crochet hook. Yardage for each colour is based on dk/light worsted weight
yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook, however you can use any size yarn and hook
combination you like, just please be aware that this will change the size of
the finished rectangle and the yardage required.
Finished size: 20 cm by 36 cm (7.9” by 14.2”)
Purple yarn (for background) – 108 m (119 yards)
Grey yarn – 4 m (5 yards)
Green yarn – 22 m (25 yards)
Black yarn – 41 m (45 yards)
Flesh coloured yarn – 18 m (20 yards)
Stitch Explanations
Bobble Stitch – The bobble stitch is made up of 4 incomplete
dc stitches. To do this: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull
through stitch you inserted the hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches
on hook (2 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch
again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and
pull through two stitches on hook (3 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert
hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook
into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook (4 stitches left on
hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through
stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook
(5 stitches left on hook). Yarn over and pull through all five stitches on
hook.
DIY from home has a great video tutorial showing how to make bobble stitches
(although I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc stitches)
Or for those of you who prefer diagrams rather than videos, hobby craft have some great illustrations
(although, again, I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc
stitches)
When working the bobble stitches the wrong side of the work
will be facing you (the bobbles form on the other side of your work)
Changing colour in sc – insert hook into stitch, yarn over,
and pull through (2 stitches on hook), yarn over with new colour and pull
through both stitches on hook.
Each square on the graph represents both the foundation row for each bobble row (sc row on right side of work) and the bobble row itself (1 bobble and 1 sc on wrong side of work) (i.e. the two sc stitches in the foundation row, and then a bobble stitch and an sc stitch in the bobble row).
Written Instructions
Row 1: with purple yarn, 31 ch
Row 2: starting in 2nd chain from hook, 30 sc
Row 3: 3 ch, (1 bobble stitch, 1 sc) to end (15 bobbles)
Row 4: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last sc, 18 sc in black changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 5: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 9 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 6: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to green in last sc, with green 4 sc changing to black in last sc, 6 sc in black changing to green in last sc, 4 sc in green changing to purple yarn in last sc, 8 sc in purple.
Row 7: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times, changing to green in last sc, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times,changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to green in last sc, with green (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 8: repeat row 6
Row 9: repeat row 7
Row 10: repeat row 6
Row 11: repeat row 7
Row 12: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in last sc, 2 sc in flesh changing to green in last sc, with green 4 sc changing to black in last sc, 6 sc in black changing to green in last sc, 4 sc in green changing to flesh in last sc, 2 sc in flesh changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 13: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to green in sc, with green (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times,changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to green in last sc, with green (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 14: with with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to green in last sc, with green 6 sc changing to black in last sc, 6 sc in black changing to green in last sc, 6 sc in green changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 15: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to green in last sc, with green (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to green in last sc, with green (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 16: repeat row 14
Row 17: repeat row 15.
Row 18: repeat row 14
Row 19: repeat row 15
Row 20: repeat row 14
Row 21: repeat row 15
Row 22: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to green in last sc, with green 4 sc changing to black in last stitch, with black 2 sc changing to grey in last sc, with grey 2 sc changing to black in last stitch, with black 2 sc changing to green in last sc, with green 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 23: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times changing to green in last sc, with green (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time, changing to grey in last sc, with grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to green in sc, with green (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 24: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 10 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 25: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 26: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 27: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 28: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 18 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc
Row 29: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 9 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 30: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to grey in last sc, with grey 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to grey in last sc, with grey 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 31: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to grey in last sc, with grey (bobble stitch, 1sc) 1 time changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to grey in sc, with grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 32: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to grey in last sc, with grey 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 14 sc changing to grey in last sc, with grey 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 33: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to grey in last sc, with grey (bobble stitch, 1sc) once changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to grey in last sc, with grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 34: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 4 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 22 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 4 sc.
Row 35: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 11 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times.
Row 36: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 37: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 7 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 38: repeat row 36
Row 39: repeat row 37
Row 40: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 10 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 41: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 5 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 42: repeat row 40
Row 43: repeat row 41
Row 44: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 12 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 12 sc.
Row 45: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 6 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 3 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 6 times.
Row 46: repeat row 44.
Row 47: repeat row 45.
Row 48: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 12 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 14 sc.
Row 49: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 6 times.
Row 50: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 14 sc.
Row 51: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 3 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 52: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 53: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15 times
Completing the Square
With black yarn embroider mouth as shown on the graph below (or refer to the completed photo). Weave in any loose end and you’re done!
Free Squirrel Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern
Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for a squirrel afghan square or washcloth square! This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth, or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan or blanket (all my squares are the same size). Finished square approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
If you would like to be updated every time we post a new pattern, please fill in the form ‘Subscribe to blog via email’ (on the right hand side on desktop view or scroll down on mobile)
Size depends on yarn and needle size used – with DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
After playing around a lot with different stitches and techniques, I’ve decided I really like the look of crochet bobble stitch for my afghan (even though it’s a yarn eater!). It also makes the fabric really thick which will be great for keeping warm this winter! However, using the charts you could easily make this pattern using c2c crochet or use it as a cross stitch pattern.
My plan is to make a series of these afghan blocks to sew together into an afghan. The block has a lot of space at the top for a reason – it’s for when I make our dear Keeper of Keys and Grounds (he really is a giant!).
The next bobble stitch Harry Potter square is coming soon.
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Materials and Size
For the rectangle I used dk/light worsted weight yarn and a
4 mm crochet hook. Yardage for each colour is based on dk/light worsted weight
yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook, however you can use any size yarn and hook
combination you like, just please be aware that this will change the size of
the finished rectangle and the yardage required.
Finished size: 20 cm by 36 cm (7.9” by 14.2”)
Purple yarn (for background) – 125 m (137 yards)
Dark grey yarn – 4 m (5 yards)
Lavender yarn (for brim of hat and under layer of robes) – 13 m (15 yards)
Black yarn – 2 m (3 yards)
Dark Purple (for outer robes and top of hat) – 30 m (33 yards)
White yarn – 24 m (27 yards)
Flesh coloured yarn – 14 m (16 yards)
Stitch Explanations
Bobble Stitch – The bobble stitch is made up of 4 incomplete
dc stitches. To do this: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull
through stitch you inserted the hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches
on hook (2 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch
again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and
pull through two stitches on hook (3 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert
hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook
into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook (4 stitches left on
hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through
stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook
(5 stitches left on hook). Yarn over and pull through all five stitches on
hook.
DIY from home has a great video tutorial showing how to make bobble stitches
(although I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc stitches)
Or for those of you who prefer diagrams rather than videos, hobby craft have some great illustrations
(although, again, I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc
stitches)
When working the bobble stitches the wrong side of the work
will be facing you (the bobbles form on the other side of your work)
Changing colour in sc – insert hook into stitch, yarn over,
and pull through (2 stitches on hook), yarn over with new colour and pull
through both stitches on hook.
Each square on the graph represents both the foundation row for each bobble row (sc row on right side of work) and the bobble row itself (1 bobble and 1 sc on wrong side of work) (i.e. the two sc stitches in the foundation row, and then a bobble stitch and an sc stitch in the bobble row).
Written Instructions
Row 1: with purple yarn, 31 ch
Row 2: starting in 2nd chain from hook, 30 sc
Row 3: 3 ch, (1 bobble stitch, 1 sc) to end
Row 4: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to dark grey in last sc, 6 sc in dark grey changing to lavender yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple changing to dark grey in last sc, 6 sc in dark grey changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 5: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to dark grey in last sc, with dark grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to lavender in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to dark grey in last sc, with dark grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 6: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple 4 sc changing to lavender in last sc, 6 sc in lavender changing to dark purple in last sc, 4 sc in dark purple changing to purple yarn in last sc, 8 sc in purple.
Row 7: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times, changing to dark purple in last sc, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times,changing to lavender in last sc, with lavender (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 8: repeat row 6
Row 9: repeat row 7
Row 10: repeat row 6
Row 11: repeat row 7
Row 12: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in last sc, 2 sc in flesh changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple 4 sc changing to lavender in last sc, 2 sc in lavender changing to white in last sc, 2 sc in white changing to lavender in last sc, 2 sc in lavender changing to dark purple in last sc, 4 sc in dark purple changing to flesh in last sc, 2 sc in flesh changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 13: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to dark purple in sc, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times,changing to lavender in last sc, with lavender (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time, changing to white in sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to lavender in last sc, with lavender (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 14: with with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple 6 sc changing to lavender in last sc, 2 sc in lavender changing to white in last sc, 2 sc in white changing to lavender in last sc, 2 sc in lavender changing to dark purple in last sc, 6 sc in dark purple changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 15: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to dark purple in last sc, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,changing to lavender in last sc, with lavender (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time, changing to white in sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to lavender in last sc, with lavender (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 16: with with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple 6 sc changing to white in last sc, 6 sc in white changing to dark purple in last sc, 6 sc in dark purple changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in purple.
Row 17: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to dark purple in last sc, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 18: repeat row 16
Row 19: repeat row 17
Row 20: repeat row 16
Row 21: repeat row 17
Row 22: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc changing to dark purple in last stitch, with dark purple 2 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 10 sc changing to dark purple in last stitch, with dark purple 2 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 23: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time, changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to white in sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 24: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 18 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 25: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 9 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 26: repeat row 24
Row 27: repeat row 25
Row 28: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to white in last stitch, with white 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 10 sc changing to white in last stitch, with white 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 29: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to white is last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to white in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 30: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 31: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1sc) 1 time changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to white in sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 32: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 14 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 33: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1sc) once changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 34: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 10 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 35: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1sc) 2 times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times, changing to white in last sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 36: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to lavender in last sc, with lavender 18 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 37: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to lavender in last sc, with lavender (bobble stitch, 1sc) 9 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 38: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 39: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple (bobble stitch, 1sc) 7 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 40: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple 12 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 41: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple (bobble stitch, 1sc) 6 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 42: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple 6 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 14 sc. .
Row 43: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to dark purple in last sc, with dark purple (bobble stitch, 1sc) 3 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times.
Row 44: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 45: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 46: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 47: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 48: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 49: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 50: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 51: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 52: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 53: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15 times
Completing the Square
With black yarn embroider mouth as shown on the graph below (or refer to the completed photo). Weave in any loose end and you’re done!
After playing around a lot with different stitches and techniques, I’ve decided I really like the look of crochet bobble stitch for my afghan (even though it’s a yarn eater!). It also makes the fabric really thick which will be great for keeping warm this winter! However, using the charts you could easily make this pattern using c2c crochet or use it as a cross stitch pattern.
My plan is to make a series of these afghan blocks to sew together into an afghan. The block has a lot of space at the top for a reason – it’s for when I make our dear Keeper of Keys and Grounds (he really is a giant!).
The next bobble stitch Harry Potter square is coming soon.
If you would like to be updated every time I post a new pattern, please fill in the form ‘Subscribe to blog via email’ (on the right hand side on desktop view, or scroll down on mobile).
Materials and Size
For the rectangle I used dk/light worsted weight yarn and a
4 mm crochet hook. Yardage for each colour is based on dk/light worsted weight
yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook, however you can use any size yarn and hook
combination you like, just please be aware that this will change the size of
the finished rectangle and the yardage required.
Finished size: 20 cm by 36 cm (7.9” by 14.2”)
Purple yarn – 125 m (137 yards)
Dark grey yarn – 6 m (7 yards)
Light grey yarn – 7 m (8 yards)
Black yarn – 25 m (27 yards)
Yellow yarn – 2 m (3 yards)
Red yarn – 3 m (4 yards)
White yarn – 2 m (3 yards)
Flesh coloured yarn – 20 m (22 yards)
Orange yarn – 22 m (23 yards)
Stitch Explanations
Bobble Stitch – The bobble stitch is made up of 4 incomplete
dc stitches. To do this: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull
through stitch you inserted the hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches
on hook (2 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch
again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and
pull through two stitches on hook (3 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert
hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook
into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook (4 stitches left on
hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through
stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook
(5 stitches left on hook). Yarn over and pull through all five stitches on
hook.
DIY from home has a great video tutorial showing how to make bobble stitches
(although I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc stitches)
Or for those of you who prefer diagrams rather than videos, hobby craft have some great illustrations
(although, again, I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc
stitches)
When working the bobble stitches the wrong side of the work
will be facing you (the bobbles form on the other side of your work)
Changing colour in sc – insert hook into stitch, yarn over,
and pull through (2 stitches on hook), yarn over with new colour and pull
through both stitches on hook.
Each square on the graph represents both the foundation row for each bobble row (sc row on right side of work) and the bobble row itself (1 bobble and 1 sc on wrong side of work) (i.e. the two sc stitches in the foundation row, and then a bobble stitch and an sc stitch in the bobble row).
The yellow and red combination squares are worked using a strand of red and a strand of yellow at the same time. These bobbles can be reduced to 3 incomplete dc stitches instead of 4 (or you can use a lighter weight yarn).
Written Instructions
Row 1: with purple yarn, 31 ch
Row 2: starting in 2nd chain from hook, 30 sc
Row 3: 3 ch, (1 bobble stitch, 1 sc) to end
Row 4: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in last sc, 6 sc in black changing to purple yarn in last sc, 2 sc in purple changing to black in last sc, 6 sc in black changing to purple yarn in last sc, 8 sc in purple.
Row 5: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time, changing to black in sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 6: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to flesh in last sc, 4 sc in flesh changing to purple yarn in last sc, 2 sc in purple changing to flesh in last sc, 4 sc in flesh changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 7: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times, changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 8: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in
last sc, 4 sc black changing to dark grey in last sc, 6 sc dark grey changing
to black in last sc, 4 sc black changing to purple in last sc, 8 sc purple.
Row 9: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times
changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing
to dark grey in last sc, with dark grey (bobble stitch, 1sc) 3 times, changing
to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to purple
in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 10: repeat row 8
Row 11: repeat row 9
Row 12: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in
last stitch, with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc
changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey 6 sc changing to black in
last sc, with black 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing
to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 13: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) one time
changing to black in sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to
light grey in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing
to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to flesh
in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in sc, with
purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 14: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 6 sc changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey
6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc changing to purple in last
sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 15: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,
changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times
changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing
to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 16: repeat row 14
Row 17: repeat row 15
Row 18: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 2 sc changing to red and yellow in last stitch (use a
piece of red and a piece of yellow yarn together), with red and yellow 2 sc
changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to light grey in last sc,
with light grey 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc changing to
purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 19: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once,
changing to red and yellow in sc, with red and yellow, (bobble stitch – use 2
incomplete dc rather than 4 – 1 sc) changing to black in sc, with black (1
bobble, 1 sc) once changing to light grey in sc, with light grey (bobble
stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch,
1 sc) 3 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times.
Row 20: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 4 sc changing to brown in last stich, with brown 2 sc changing to black in last stitch, with black 6 sc changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey 2 sc changing to red and yellow in last stitch (use a piece of red and a piece of yellow yarn together), with red and yellow 2 sc changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 21: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to red and yellow in sc, with red and yellow (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to light grey in sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times.
Row 22: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 4 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to black in last stitch, with black 4 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc changing to flesh in last stitch, with flesh 2 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 4 sc.
Row 23: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to white in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to white in sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times.
Row 24: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to flesh in last stitch, with flesh 10 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 25: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times, changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 26: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 4 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to flesh in last stitch, with flesh 14 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 4 sc.
Row 27: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times.
Row 28: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 4 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to flesh in last stitch, with flesh 14 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 4 sc.
Row 29: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times.
Row 30: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 4 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 4 sc.
Row 31: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1sc) 2 times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to brown in sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times.
Row 32: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 12 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 33: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1sc) once changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 6 times, changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 34: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 10 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 4 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 35: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1sc) 5 times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 36: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 37: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1sc) 7 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 38: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to brown in last sc, with brown 10 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 39: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to brown in last sc, with brown (bobble stitch, 1sc) 5 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 40: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 41: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 42: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 43: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 44: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 45: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 46: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 47: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 48: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 49: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 50: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 51: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 52: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 53: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15 times
Completing the Square
With black yarn embroider mouth as shown on the graph below (or refer to the completed photo). Weave in any loose end and you’re done!
After playing around a lot with different stitches and techniques, I’ve decided I really like the look of crochet bobble stitch for my afghan (even though it’s a yarn eater!). It also makes the fabric really thick which will be great for keeping warm this winter! However, using the charts you could easily make this pattern using c2c crochet or use it as a cross stitch pattern.
My plan is to make a series of these afghan blocks to sew together into an afghan. The block has a lot of space at the top for a reason – it’s for when I make our dear Keeper of Keys and Grounds (he really is a giant!).
The next bobble stitch Harry Potter square is coming soon (be prepared with some brown yarn for all that frizzy hair!).
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Materials and Size
For the rectangle I used dk/light worsted weight yarn and a
4 mm crochet hook. Yardage for each colour is based on dk/light worsted weight
yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook, however you can use any size yarn and hook
combination you like, just please be aware that this will change the size of
the finished rectangle and the yardage required.
Finished size: 20 cm by 36 cm (7.9” by 14.2”)
Purple yarn – 125 m (137 yards)
Dark grey yarn – 6 m (7 yards)
Light grey yarn – 7 m (8 yards)
Black yarn – 25 m (27 yards)
Yellow yarn – 2 m (3 yards)
Red yarn – 3 m (4 yards)
White yarn – 2 m (3 yards)
Flesh coloured yarn – 20 m (22 yards)
Orange yarn – 10 m (11 yards)
Stitch Explanations
Bobble Stitch – The bobble stitch is made up of 4 incomplete
dc stitches. To do this: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull
through stitch you inserted the hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches
on hook (2 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch
again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and
pull through two stitches on hook (3 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert
hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook
into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook (4 stitches left on
hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through
stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook
(5 stitches left on hook). Yarn over and pull through all five stitches on
hook.
DIY from home has a great video tutorial showing how to make bobble stitches
(although I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc stitches)
Or for those of you who prefer diagrams rather than videos, hobby craft have some great illustrations
(although, again, I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc
stitches)
When working the bobble stitches the wrong side of the work
will be facing you (the bobbles form on the other side of your work)
Changing colour in sc – insert hook into stitch, yarn over,
and pull through (2 stitches on hook), yarn over with new colour and pull
through both stitches on hook.
Each square on the graph represents both the foundation row for each bobble row (sc row on right side of work) and the bobble row itself (1 bobble and 1 sc on wrong side of work) (i.e. the two sc stitches in the foundation row, and then a bobble stitch and an sc stitch in the bobble row).
The yellow and red combination squares are worked using a strand of red and a strand of yellow at the same time. These bobbles can be reduced to 3 incomplete dc stitches instead of 4 (or you can use a lighter weight yarn).
Written Instructions
Row 1: with purple yarn, 31 ch
Row 2: starting in 2nd chain from hook, 30 sc
Row 3: 3 ch, (1 bobble stitch, 1 sc) to end
Row 4: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last
sc, 8 sc in black changing to purple yarn in last sc, 2 sc in purple changing
to black in last sc, 8 sc in black changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in
purple.
Row 5: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time, changing to black in sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 6: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to dark grey in last sc, 6 sc in grey changing to purple yarn in last sc, 2 sc in purple changing to dark grey in last sc, 6 sc in dark grey changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 7: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times,
changing to dark grey in last sc, with dark grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,
changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing
to dark grey in sc, with dark grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to
purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 8: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in
last sc, 4 sc black changing to dark grey in last sc, 6 sc dark grey changing
to black in last sc, 4 sc black changing to purple in last sc, 8 sc purple.
Row 9: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times
changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing
to dark grey in last sc, with dark grey (bobble stitch, 1sc) 3 times, changing
to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to purple
in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 10: repeat row 8
Row 11: repeat row 9
Row 12: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in
last stitch, with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc
changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey 6 sc changing to black in
last sc, with black 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing
to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 13: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) one time
changing to black in sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to
light grey in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing
to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to flesh
in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in sc, with
purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 14: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 6 sc changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey
6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc changing to purple in last
sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 15: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,
changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times
changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing
to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 16: repeat row 14
Row 17: repeat row 15
Row 18: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 2 sc changing to red and yellow in last stitch (use a
piece of red and a piece of yellow yarn together), with red and yellow 2 sc
changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to light grey in last sc,
with light grey 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc changing to
purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 19: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once,
changing to red and yellow in sc, with red and yellow, (bobble stitch – use 2
incomplete dc rather than 4 – 1 sc) changing to black in sc, with black (1
bobble, 1 sc) once changing to light grey in sc, with light grey (bobble
stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch,
1 sc) 3 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times.
Row 20: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 6 sc changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey
2 sc changing to red and yellow in last stitch (use a piece of red and a piece
of yellow yarn together), with red and yellow 2 sc changing to light grey in
last sc, with light grey 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc
changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 21: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,
changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once
changing to red and yellow in sc, with red and yellow (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once
changing to light grey in sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once
changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing
to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 22: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 4 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc
changing to flesh in last stitch, with flesh 2 sc changing to white in last sc,
with white 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc changing to purple
in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 23: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times,
changing to white in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once
changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to white
in sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to black in last sc, with
black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble
stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 24: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to flesh in
last stitch, with flesh 10 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 25: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5
times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times,
changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 26: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to flesh in
last stitch, with flesh 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 27: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4
times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times,
changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 28: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in
last stitch, with flesh 18 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 29: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 9 times,
changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 30: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to orange in last sc, with orange 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing to orange in last sc, with orange 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 31: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to orange in last sc, with orange (bobble stitch, 1sc) once changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to orange in sc, with orange (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 32: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to orange in last sc, with orange 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 14 sc changing to orange in last sc, with orange 2 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 33: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to orange in last sc, with orange (bobble stitch, 1sc) once changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to orange in last sc, with orange (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 34: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to orange in last sc, with orange 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 10 sc changing to orange in last sc, with orange 4 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 35: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to orange in last sc, with orange (bobble stitch, 1sc) 2 times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times, changing to orange in last sc, with orange (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 36: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to orange in last sc, with orange 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 37: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times changing to orange in last sc, with orange (bobble stitch, 1sc) 7 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 38: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to orange in last sc, with orange 10 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 39: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times changing to orange in last sc, with orange (bobble stitch, 1sc) 5 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 40: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 41: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 42: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 43: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 44: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 45: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 46: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 47: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 48: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 49: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 50: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 51: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 52: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 53: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15 times
Completing the Square
With black yarn embroider mouth as shown on the graph below (or refer to the completed photo). Weave in any loose end and you’re done!
Free Harry Potter Bobble Stitch Crochet Afghan Square
I’ve been toying with the idea of making a Harry Potter themed afghan for a while now. After playing around a lot with different stitches and techniques, I’ve decided I really like the look of crochet bobble stitch (even though it’s a yarn eater!). It also makes the fabric really thick which will be great for keeping warm this winter! My plan is to make a series of these afghan squares (although they’re actually rectangular) to sew together into an afghan. The square has a lot of space at the top for a reason – it’s for when I make our dear Keeper of Keys and Grounds (he really is a giant!). The next bobble stitch Harry Potter square is coming soon (get your orange yarn ready!).
If you would like to be updated every time I post a new pattern, please fill in the form ‘Subscribe to blog via email’ (on the right hand side on desktop view, or scroll down on mobile).
Materials and Size
For the rectangle I used dk/light worsted weight yarn and a
4 mm crochet hook. Yardage for each colour is based on dk/light worsted weight
yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook, however you can use any size yarn and hook
combination you like, just please be aware that this will change the size of
the finished rectangle and the yardage required.
Finished size: 20 cm by 36 cm (7.9” by 14.2”)
Purple yarn – 125 m (137 yards)
Dark grey yarn – 6 m (7 yards)
Light grey yarn – 7 m (8 yards)
Black yarn – 35 m (38 yards)
Yellow yarn – 2 m (3 yards)
Red yarn – 3 m (4 yards)
White yarn – 2 m (3 yards)
Flesh coloured yarn – 20 m (22 yards)
Stitch Explanations
Bobble Stitch – The bobble stitch is made up of 4 incomplete
dc stitches. To do this: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull
through stitch you inserted the hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches
on hook (2 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch
again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and
pull through two stitches on hook (3 stitches left on hook). Yarn over, insert
hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through stitch you inserted hook
into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook (4 stitches left on
hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch again, yarn over, pull through
stitch you inserted hook into, yarn over and pull through two stitches on hook
(5 stitches left on hook). Yarn over and pull through all five stitches on
hook.
DIY from home has a great video tutorial showing how to make
bobble stitches
(although I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc stitches)
Or for those of you who prefer diagrams rather than videos, hobby
craft have some great illustrations
(although, again, I used 4 rather than 5 incomplete dc
stitches)
When working the bobble stitches the wrong side of the work
will be facing you (the bobbles form on the other side of your work)
Changing colour in sc – insert hook into stitch, yarn over,
and pull through (2 stitches on hook), yarn over with new colour and pull
through both stitches on hook.
Each square on the graph represents both the foundation row for each bobble row (sc row on right side of work) and the bobble row itself (1 bobble and 1 sc on wrong side of work) (i.e. the two sc stitches in the foundation row, and then a bobble stitch and an sc stitch in the bobble row).
The yellow and red combination squares are worked using a strand of red and a strand of yellow at the same time. These bobbles can be reduced to 3 incomplete dc stitches instead of 4 (or you can use a lighter weight yarn).
Written Instructions
Row 1: with purple yarn, 31 ch
Row 2: starting in 2nd chain from hook, 30 sc
Row 3: 3 ch, (1 bobble stitch, 1 sc) to end
Row 4: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in last
sc, 8 sc in black changing to purple yarn in last sc, 2 sc in purple changing
to black in last sc, 8 sc in black changing to purple yarn in last sc, 6 sc in
purple.
Row 5: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 1 time, changing to black in sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times, changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 6: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to dark grey in last sc, 6 sc in grey changing to purple yarn in last sc, 2 sc in purple changing to dark grey in last sc, 6 sc in dark grey changing to purple in last sc, with purple8 sc.
Row 7: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times,
changing to dark grey in last sc, with dark grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,
changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing
to dark grey in sc, with dark grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to
purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 8: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in
last sc, 4 sc black changing to dark grey in last sc, 6 sc dark grey changing
to black in last sc, 4 sc black changing to purple in last sc, 8 sc purple.
Row 9: with purple yarn 3 ch (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times
changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing
to dark grey in last sc, with dark grey (bobble stitch, 1sc) 3 times, changing
to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to purple
in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 10: repeat row 8
Row 11: repeat row 9
Row 12: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in
last stitch, with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc
changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey 6 sc changing to black in
last sc, with black 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing
to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 13: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) one time
changing to black in sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to
light grey in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing
to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, changing to flesh
in last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in sc, with
purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 14: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 6 sc changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey
6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc changing to purple in last
sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 15: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,
changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times
changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing
to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 16: repeat row 14
Row 17: repeat row 15
Row 18: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 2 sc changing to red and yellow in last stitch (use a
piece of red and a piece of yellow yarn together), with red and yellow 2 sc
changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to light grey in last sc,
with light grey 6 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc changing to
purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 19: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once,
changing to red and yellow in sc, with red and yellow, (bobble stitch – use 2
incomplete dc rather than 4 – 1 sc) changing to black in sc, with black (1
bobble, 1 sc) once changing to light grey in sc, with light grey (bobble
stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch,
1 sc) 3 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times.
Row 20: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 6 sc changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey
2 sc changing to red and yellow in last stitch (use a piece of red and a piece
of yellow yarn together), with red and yellow 2 sc changing to light grey in
last sc, with light grey 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 6 sc
changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 21: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times,
changing to light grey in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once
changing to red and yellow in sc, with red and yellow (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once
changing to light grey in sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once
changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times changing
to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 22: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in
last stitch, with black 4 sc changing to white in last sc, with white 2 sc
changing to flesh in last stitch, with flesh 2 sc changing to white in last sc,
with white 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc changing to purple
in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 23: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times,
changing to white in last sc, with light grey (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once
changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to white
in sc, with white (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to black in last sc, with
black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble
stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 24: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to flesh in
last stitch, with flesh 10 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 25: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5
times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times,
changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 26: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to flesh in
last stitch, with flesh 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 27: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4
times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times,
changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 28: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to flesh in
last stitch, with flesh 18 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 29: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 9 times,
changing to purple in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 30: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 2 sc changing
to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 6
sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc,
with flesh 2 sc changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to
purple in last sc, with purple 6 sc.
Row 31: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) once changing
to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once, changing to black
in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with
flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times, changing to black in last sc, with black
(bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to flesh in sc, with flesh (bobble stitch,
1 sc) once changing to black in sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once
changing to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 32: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last sc, with black 2 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 14 sc
changing to black in last sc, with black 2 sc changing to purple in last sc,
with purple 6 sc.
Row 33: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) once changing
to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 7 times, changing to
black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) once changing to purple in sc,
with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 34: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 6 sc changing to black in
last sc, with black 4 sc changing to flesh in last sc, with flesh 10 sc
changing to black in last sc, with black 4 sc changing to purple in last sc,
with purple 6 sc.
Row 35: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 2 times changing
to flesh is last sc, with flesh (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times, changing to
black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 2 times changing to purple
in last sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 3 times.
Row 36: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 8 sc changing to black in
last sc, with black 14 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 8 sc.
Row 37: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 7 times changing
to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 4 times.
Row 38: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 10 sc changing to black in
last sc, with black 10 sc changing to purple in last sc, with purple 10 sc.
Row 39: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5
times changing to black in last sc, with black (bobble stitch, 1sc) 5 times changing
to purple in sc, with purple (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 5 times.
Row 40: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 41: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 42: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 43: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 44: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 45: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 46: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 47: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 48: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 49: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 50: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 51: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15
times
Row 52: with purple yarn, 1 ch, 30 sc.
Row 53: with purple yarn, 3 ch, (bobble stitch, 1 sc) 15 times
Completing the Square
With black yarn embroider glasses and mouth as shown on the graph below (or refer to the completed photo). With red yarn embroider lightning bolt scar. Weave in any loose end and you’re done!