The Split Bobble stitch, although it does have open spaces, creates a warm and cosy fabric. It is very pretty with it’s interlocking rows and works up quickly and easily. In this stitch guide I will show you how to crochet the Split Bobble stitch with all the pictures that you need along with a video guide that you can follow along with too.

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I first used the Split Bobble stitch as one of the pieces in the Wall Of Stitches Crochet Along – a sampler blanket pattern made up of 48 individual pieces, each made with a different crochet stitch. You can access the entire pattern for free here

The Split Bobble stitch is an easy stitch to make that makes a pretty lace like fabric that is still warm and cosy. It works up quickly, is double sided and creates a flat fabric. It is a great choice of stitch for spring cardigans and autumn shawls as they will be warm but breathable for slightly chilly days.

For the sample in the picture below I used Paintbox 100% cotton aran. A beautiful non mercerised 100% cotton yarn that comes in a good variety of colours that are amazingly saturated with pigment for wonderfully vibrant colours that will make your crochet grab every ones attention.

This how to guide is part of Froggity Frog’s Stitch Vault collection. Have you seen all the other stitches in there? You can take a look here all the guides are free to access and maybe you will discover some new stitches to create for yourself.

The yarn I used for the pictures in this stitch guide is Paintbox 100% cotton aran. A beautiful non mercerised 100% cotton yarn that comes in a good variety of colours that are amazingly saturated with pigment for wonderfully vibrant colours that will make your crochet grab every ones attention.

I also used my trusty Clover Amour hooks which are perfect if you are looking for a good value ergonomic crochet hook that won’t cause your hand to ache if you are crocheting for long periods of time. I’ve tried many different crochet hooks over the years, but I always end up coming back to my trusty Clovers. They just sit so well in my hand and never let me down.

How To Crochet The Split Bobble Stitch

Click here for the left hand video

Abbreviations

• Ch = Chain
• St = Stitch
• Sk = Skip
• Chsp = Chain Space
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Dc3tog = Double Crochet 3 Together

Start by making a foundation chain in multiples of 2 plus 2 (plus 3 for your turning chain)

Row 1. Starting in the fifth ch from your hook make a dc3tog over the next 3 ch (your turning ch counts as a dc and a ch1). 

*Ch 2 and then working into the same ch where you made the last dc of the dc3tog, make a dc. 

Sk the next st and make a dc3tog over the next 3 ch* repeat between *and* 

When you have 2 st left, ch2 and working into the same ch where you made the last dc of the dc3tog, make a dc. Sk the next ch and make a dc in the last st of the row.

Row 2. Turn and ch1. Make a dc turn ch in the first st. Skip the next st and make a dc3tog working into the next chsp. Ch2, then make a dc into the same chsp.  *skip the next 2 st and working into the next chsp make a dc3tog. Ch2, then make a dc into the same chsp.* 

repeat between *and* after you’ve worked into the last chsp, sk the next st and make a dc in the last st of the row.

Repeat row 2 until you have as many rows as you need

How To Add A Border To The Split Bobble Stitch

The Split Bobble stitch is made up of only dc rows, so to add a border you just need to make 2 stitches into the side of every row.

I always recommend that you make a round of single crochet stitches around your piece first before adding any border pattern that you have planned, as doing this just helps to even your stitches out and make a nice solid round to add any further stitches into.

You can find more free crochet stitch guides here in Froggity Frog’s stitch vault. Come on over to our Facebook group – Froggity Frog’s Ribbit And Stitch and show us what you made with the Split Bobble stitch. I’d love to see what you created with this crochet stitch. 

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