Crochet Bobble Edging Free Pattern & Video Tutorial, How to Add a Bobble Border...

Making blankets is one of my favourite pastimes, especially baby blankets.  My favourite part is adding the crochet border, then you know that all your hard work is nearly over and and a finished item that may be cherished is almost here.

It sometimes takes me longer to decide what to do for the edging than it does to choose the yarn.  Do any of you also spend hours deliberating?  If you are looking for a border that is both perfectly pretty and super simple, then this is the pattern for you.  

This pattern is ideal for those blankets where you don't want anything too girly but still want something interesting.  No matter if you are an experienced crocheter or a beginner I will provide you with everything you need and a free pattern, to crochet a bobble border.

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Free Crochet Bobble Border Pattern

The Cute Bobble Edging can add a decorative touch and lots of texture to many different projects.  Anything from blankets to dishcloths.  The border would look great on garments too, scarves, shawls, hats, really anything you can think of.  You can also play around with colours until you find your perfect style.

Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a newbie, this easy to follow tutorial will happily guide you through crocheting a border. We'll begin by exploring the necessary supplies for this sweet project and introducing you to the crochet stitches and techniques you'll need to create the Cute Bobble Edging.

Can a beginner crochet this edging?

Yes 100%!  This project is an excellent recommendation, especially for those new to crochet as this crochet border pattern only uses straightforward, simple stitches. It provides a wonderful introduction to adding a border to a crochet project and an opportunity to perfect this technique whilst creating something exceedingly pretty.  The pattern is simple to remember and works up easily and will have you using it time and time again.

Looking for other easy edgings?  Try my Simple Shells border.

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Equipment

Let's start by getting everything we need ready. Just like most patterns for borders, we'll only require a few crochet supplies -

• Yarn:  I recommend a worsted (Aran) or DK weight yarn in soft cotton or acrylic to practice with or the yarn used for your project that you are adding the border to
• Crochet hook:  An ergonomic hook is comfortable to hold, go for the size recommended on your yarn ball band or your pattern
• Scissors:  Any small sharp scissors will do
• Darning needle:  A special darning needle with a large eye 

Choosing Your Yarn

I crocheted this swatch in Sheepjes Softfun. It comes in a gorgeous variety of colours and I love it because the blend of cotton and acrylic is soft and easy to work with.

Choose a colour that compliments your project or something that makes the edging pop.  For clothing consider colours that compliment the wardrobe of the intended wearer and for home décor, consider the existing colour scheme.  Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone occasionally.  Trying new colour combinations can lead to surprisingly beautiful results.

Making a test swatch is a great way to try out new colours and can avoid you committing to something you later regret.  If you are having a hard time choosing colours try looking at current trends in fashion and interior design, or simply look out of your window and take your inspiration from nature.

 Designseeds.com is a great recourse for finding gorgeous colour pallets.

Selecting the Perfect Crochet Hooks

For this tutorial, I used a 4mm hook. I love to use these Clover Soft Touch hooks as they have a smooth surface that glides through the yarn easily and the handles are comfortable to hold.  These are my preferred hooks to use and I have them in many sizes.

Handy Tools and Notions

Additionally, you'll need some helpful items like a pair of scissors, a measuring tape or gauge ruler, and a darning needle for neatly securing loose yarn ends. While not essential, stitch markers can be quite convenient for keeping track of your stitches.

Exploring the Cute Bobble Edging Pattern

Now, let's take a look a the delightful stitch pattern we'll be using for this border. Though it might look complicated at first glance, the bobble effect is surprisingly simple and easy to master and the set up row only uses single crochet. This charming textured stitch creates beautiful little bobbles that remind me of piped cake icing.

Before we begin this pretty border, let's familiarize ourselves with the basic stitches for this pattern -

• Slip Stitch:  Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. pull this loop through the loop on the hook
• Single Crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all loops
• Double Crochet: Yarn over and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through remaining loops

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Are you ready to crochet your bobble border?

Cute Bobble Edging

Materials

Sheepjes Softfun or yarn required for your project

Darning needle

4mm hook or size to match your yarn

Difficulty

Easy

Abbreviations / Terms

US terms are used through out (UK terms)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)

dc - double crochet (treble crochet)

sl st - slip stitch

st(s) - stitch(s)

Blo – back loop only

About the Yarn

Scheepjes Softfun is a premium cotton and acrylic blend perfect for babywear projects as it is especially soft and allergen-free.  Available in a wide selection of colours from the lightest pastels to the deepest berry shades, this DK is ideal for clothes, accessories, toys and blankets.  Each 50g ball has 140m of yarn.

I used a variety of colours from my stash also including the other yarns in the Softfun brand, Softfun Denim and Softfun Aquarel.  You can purchase the yarn here at Lovecrafts.

Special Stitches & Techniques (optional)

Back loop only: When you look at the top of a crochet stitch it has a front loop and a back loop, for this technique you will be working into the back loop only

Pattern Notes:

• Read pattern carefully before starting
• Pattern is in US terms
• This pattern requires an even number of stitches for your project.  
• If you have an odd number simply decrease one stitch by singe crocheting two stitches together on the 1st round, or add an extra single crochet by making 2 single crochets into the same stitch
• In my sample piece I worked my set up round into the back loops only to make the previous rounds colour stand out more, this is optional

Video Tutorial

Start crocheting here...

Round 1  Join with sl st anywhere on your blanket, sc in each st around with 3sc in each corner (you can work into the back loops for this round if you wish), join with sl st to starting sc, turn.

Round 2 with wrong side facing [dc in next st, sl st in next st] repeat around the blanket finish by joining with sl st to starting sl st, (no need to do any extra stitches in the corners).  Fasten off and weave in ends.

It really is that simple!

Looking for more easy edgings?

Crab Stitch Edging

Iris Stitch Edging

Simple Shell Edging

Or maybe some blanket patterns?

Stormy Horizon Throw
The Jacob Baby Blanket
Weekend Wonder Blanket
The Beginners' Blanket
Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket
Spring Garden Baby Blanket

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