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Brindisi Bobble Square Crochet Pattern

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The Brindisi Bobble Square crochet pattern features stripes and bobbles. This eye catching design is part of the Friendship Blanket Crochet Along.

The square is worked in alternating rows of single crochet and bobble stitch. Creating contrasting stripes of color adds to the pop of the bobble stitch. However, a solid square is just as lovely and even easier.

This crochet blanket square includes photos and linked video tutorials for stitch help. There is also a full row by row video tutorial available. 

Crochet Bobble Square Pattern in blue and beige.

Helen from Sunflower Cottage Crochet orchestrated this beautiful blanket crochet along. I’ve joined her and 26 other crochet designers in creating unique and textured squares.

Each crochet square is designed to be 9″ x 9.” So you’ll want to choose 35 squares for about a 45″ x 60″ blanket.

The Brindisi Square is easy to adjust, if you’re having trouble getting a 9″ x 9″ square. You can add a double crochet border for a larger square or leave the border off.

While meeting gauge is the best way to get an accurately sized square, you can also adjust the stitch count. I include specifics under fit/size.

Yarn

For the contrasting affect of the bobbles to really stand out, I chose a dark teal blue yarn against beige. This square also looks great in a solid color, if you want to make it even easier to crochet.

You can use any #4 medium worsted weight yarn. I use Red Heart Super Saver* in tan and I Love This Yarn* in Antique Teal, both of which I had in my stash.

Stitches in this Square

The Brindisi Square uses the double crochet and bobble stitch. There are photos for the rows in the pattern below.

Plus you can find the tutorial, including video for the bobble stitch here. If you also need a double crochet tutorial I have one for that stitch too.

The rows of double crochets and bobbles are alternated with rows of single crochets. The border is also single crochet.

To start this square I use the foundation single crochet. It is not required though, and I include instructions for starting with a chain, if you prefer.


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Finished square with blue single crochet border.

Materials

  • 76 yds/70m of #4 med weight yarn, divided in two colors
  • 5mm US size H crochet hook, or hook needed to meet gauge.
  • yarn needle
  • scissors
  • measuring tape

My favorite Hooks are Furls* and Clover*!

Notes

  1. Ch 3 counts as a stitch, I highly recommend using a ch 3 alternative, here are my favorites.
  2. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch. 
  3. Stitch multiple is 4 +3.

Stitches/Abbreviations (US Terms)

Click any of these links for the tutorial.

bo-bobble stitch: yarn over, insert hook into stitch to be worked, yarn over & pull up a loop, yarn over & pull through two loops; working into the same stitch repeat 4 more times; you will have 6 loops on the hook, yarn over & pull through all of them 

CC-contrasting color

ch(s)-chain(s)

dc-double crochet

fdc-foundation double crochet

MC-main color rep-repeat  

sc-single crochet 

sk-skip the indicated stitch

sl st-slip stitch

st(s)-stitch(es)

Helpful Tutorials

If you’re changing colors then these step by step tutorials will be helpful too. I use the Brindisi Square to show how to change colors through the row-from stitch to stitch. Changing colors at the end of row is a little different so I have another tutorial for that, also using the Brindisi Square.

Downloadable Blanket Sizes Chart

Crochet Blanket Sizes chart with text in pink and white.

Gauge

4”/10cm x 4”/10cm= 12 dc x 5 rows of dc

Gauge is important for getting a 9″ square. If you have trouble meeting gauge you can always add/subtract more border rounds.

Level

Intermediate

Construction

This square is crocheted flat in back and forth rows. You will turn after each row.

Fit/Adjustment

The stitch multiple for this square is 4, plus 3 for the foundation. To adjust you can add/subtract in 4s to my starting chain.

Don’t forget to check out all the other great blanket squares in the Friendship Crochet Along {CAL}!

Brindisi Bobble Square Video

Check out the full, row by row video tutorial on YouTube.

How to Crochet the Bobble Square Pattern

Crochet Bobble Square Pattern in blue and beige.

Brindisi Bobble Square Pattern

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 1 hour
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Estimated Cost: $5

Free crochet bobble square for the Friendship Blanket Crochet Along.

Materials

  • 76 yds/70m of #4 med weight yarn, divided in two colors

Tools

  • 5mm US size H crochet hook, or hook needed to meet gauge
  • yarn needle
  • scissors
  • measuring tape

Instructions

    Row 1. In MC, fsc 27 or ch 28 and sc in the 2nd ch from your hook and each ch across, turn. (27 sts) Row 1 Foundation single crochet.

    Row 2. In CC, (WS) Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{in MC bo, in CC dc in next 3 sts} rep from * across, turn. (6 bobbles + 21 dc)Row 2 bobble square alternating double crochets.

    Row 3. In MC ch 1, in same st sc and in each st across, turn. (27 sts)

    Row 4. In CC ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, *{in MC bo, in CC dc in next 3 sts} rep from * across until 2 sts left, dc in last 2 sts, turn. (5 bobbles + 22 dc)Two rows of bobbles and single crochet.

    Row 5. Rep Row 3.

    Row 6. In CC ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, *{in MC bo, in CC dc in next 3 sts} rep from * across until 4 sts left, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (4 bobbles + 23 dc)How to join yarn in crochet swatch of bobbles.

    Row 7. Rep Row 3.

    Row 8. In CC ch 3, dc in next 8 sts, *{in MC bo, in CC dc in next 3 sts} rep from * across until 6 sts left, dc in last 6 sts, turn. (3 bobbles + 24 dc)

    Row 9. Rep Row 3.

    Row 10. In CC ch 3, dc in next 10 sts, *{in MC bo, in CC dc in next 3 sts} rep from * across until 8 sts left, dc in last 8 sts, turn. (2 bobbles + 25 dc)

    Row 11. Rep Row 3.

    Row 12. Rep Row 8. (3 bobbles)

    Row 13. Rep Row 3.

    Row 14. Rep Row 6. (4 bobbles)

    Row 15. Rep Row 3.

    Row 16. Rep Row 4. (5 bobbles)

    Row 17. Rep Row 3.

    Row 18. Rep Row 2. (6 bobbles)

    Row 19. Rep Row 3.

Border

    1. Continue from Row 19, ch 1, sc in the same corner.
    2. Sc evenly around the square, placing 1 sc per sc row and 2 sc in the side of each dc row.
    3. Sc, ch 1, sc in each corner.
    4. Sl st to join. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

    Finished square with blue single crochet border.

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