In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the aligned bobble stitch. It is a solid, textured crochet stitch that creates dense, durable fabric. It works great for potholders, washcloths, decorative pillow covers, laptop sleeves, bags and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The aligned bobble stitch is a four-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a bobble stitch.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100 % 8/4 50 g, color: 361 (grey). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the aligned bobble stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of four plus two. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Continue making single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
Row 2
4. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
5. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
6. Make a single crochet in the next stitch.
7. In the next stitch you will make a double crochet five together. So, yarn over.
8. Insert your hook in the next stitch and yarn over.
9. Pull the yarn through. You have three loops on your hook.
10. Yarn over.
11. Pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have two loops on your hook. The first leg of a double crochet five together is ready.
12. Next make the second leg in the same stitch. So, yarn over.
13. Insert your hook in the same stitch and yarn over.
14. Pull the yarn through. Now you have four loops on your hook.
15. Yarn over.
16. Pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have three loops on your hook. The second leg is ready.
17. Then make the third leg in the same stitch. Now you have four loops on your hook.
18. Make the fourth leg in the same stitch. Now you have five loops on your hook.
19. Make the fifth leg in the same stitch. Now you have six loops on your hook.
20. Yarn over.
21. Pull the yarn through all six loops. You have just made a double crochet five together.
22. The bobble will pop up on the other side.
23. Make a single crochet in the next stitch.
24. Make two more single crochets in the next two stitches.
25. Make a double crochet five together in the next stitch.
26. Then repeat. Make three single crochets in the next three stitches.
27. Make a double crochet five together in the next stitch.
28. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
29. At the end of the row make two single crochets in the last two stitches.
Row 3
30. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
31. It may be hard to see the stitches, so you can tilt the work to see better.
32. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
33. Continue making single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
Row 4
34. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
35. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
36. Continue making single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
Row 5
37. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
38. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
39. Continue making single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished aligned bobble stitch
40. Done!
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