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Crochet bobbles

Want to learn how to crochet bobbles, balloon bobbles and popcorn stitches? Then make sure to watch our video tutorials showcasing these techniques!

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How to crochet bobbles (popcorn stitch)

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet bobbles (also known as popcorn stitch). Alt 1: Crochet 4 dc (UK tr) (or what pattern calls for) in 1 stitch, but wait with last pulling through on each st until there are 5 sts on hook. Now pull through all 5 sts (i.e. the 4 dc are crochet tog to 1 dc). Continue with 1 st in each st until next bobble. Alt 2 (larger): Crochet 4 dc (UK tr) (or what pattern calls for) in 1 stitch. Take the hook out from the loop on last st, stick hook through 1st st and then back through loop on 4th st, pick up yarn and pull through both sts. Continue with 1 st in each st until next bobble. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet a bobble stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to make the pretty crochet bobble stitch. Decorative and fun to decorate scarves, hats and much more. A bobble is created by crocheting several dc's together into the same stitch. Crochet like this: chain 20, turn and start working in 2nd ch from hook. Row 1: 1 dc, *in next st work 4 tr tog, 3 dc*, continue *-* until 1 st remain on row, work 1 dc, turn. Row 2: ch 1, work 1 dc in each of the 20 sts, turn. Row 3: ch 1, *work 3 dc, in next st work 4 tr tog*, continue *-* and work dc in last 3 sts, turn. Row 4: ch 1, work 1 dc in each of the 20 sts, turn, 1 lm. Repeat row 1 - 4. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns with this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet an easy bubble

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet an easy bubble. We only show how to crochet 2 bubbles with 3 double crochet between (= right side) and how to work treble crochet from the wrong side. Bubble= * Wrap the yarn over the hook and insert the hook around the top of the bobble from previous row, wrap the yarn around the hook and pull the yarn through the bobble, pull a little in the yarn to get it longer * repeat *-* 2 more times. Yarn over the hook and pull it through 6 loops on the hook, yarn over again and pull through the 2 last loops on hook. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
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How to crochet «balloon» bubbles

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet bubbles to the neck warmer in DROPS 93-33. We work with less stitches than it`s written in the pattern and we show the beginning and ending in each row 1 to 5. This neck warmer is crocheted in DROPS Snow, DROPS Vienna and DROPS Glitter, but in the video we only work with DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to work a bobble with 4 double treble crochets

In this DROPS video we show how to work a bobble with 4 double treble crochets, used in the «Slice of summer» shawl in DROPS 200-21. Work as follows around chain space below: Put the hook under the chain space and get the thread, 4 double treble crochets but wait with last yarn over and pull through on each of these double treble crochets, put the hook under the chain space and get the thread, make a yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on hook. «Slice of summer» shawl are worked in DROPS Safran, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You also need to read the pattern and look at charts as well as watch the video. You will find a pattern with this bubble by clicking on the picture below.
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How to work a triple treble crochets bobble

In this DROPS video we show how to work a bobble consisting of 5 triple treble crochets. Work like this: 1 triple treble crochet but wait with last pull through= 2 loops on hook. Work 4 triple treble crochets the same way = 6 loops on hook. Make 1 yarn over on hook and pull through all loops on hook. Tighten well before continuing. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find patterns using this bobble by clicking on one of the pictures below.
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How to crochet a small bobble (nupp)

In this DROPS video we show how to make a small decorative bobble (aka nupp) as used in several of our crochet designs. This is how you make the bobble: Crochet 4 very loose half treble crochet (htr) without pulling thread through (= 9 threads/loops). Make a yo and pull thread through the first 8 loops. Make a yo and pull thread through the last 2 loops on hook. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet bobbles in a lace pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a bobble in a lace pattern after a section of a chart. This bobble is used in the jumper «Shell Seeker Sweater» in DROPS 240-3 and in the jacket «Shell Seeker Cardigan» in DROPS 240-4. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet a popcorn pattern

In this DROPS video we show how we crochet after charts A.4 – popcorn pattern, used in e.g. the Christmas basket in DROPS Extra 0-1437. We have already worked a part of the basket and start the video with the round 1 of chart A.4. This basket is crocheted in DROPS Paris, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You can find patterns using this technique below.