Simple bobbles for bobble haters

Have you been looking for a simple bobble stitch?

I’m a little obsessed with bobbles! I know, some of you don’t like knitting bobbles, and I get it, they can be a bit of a faff, but if you’ve got frustrated with bobbles in the past, then give these a go! These bobbles are a great beginner-friendly bobble stitch, but also work if you just don’t enjoy the back and forth of regular bobbles. They don’t require you to turn your work, and I share my tips on how to keep them neat and tight. I hope it helps!

Written Instructions:

  1. Knit to the point you wish to make your bobble.

  2. (K1, p1) x 3 into the same stitch without removing it from your LH needle. Only drop it from your left-hand needle once the last purl stitch has been completed. You have created 6 bobble stitches on your right-hand needle.

  3. With your LH needle, lift the second stitch on your RH needle over the first and off the needle. Repeat this a further 4 times, always slipping the second stitch over the first.

  4. Bobble completed.

Have you tried knitting bobbles this way, or do you have your own preferred bobble method? Tell me about it in the comments below!


Patterns with bobbles…

Florrie
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Florrie
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Dotty Hat
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Dotty Hat
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