Crochet Bobble Bauble – Countdown to Christmas Day 6
The Crochet Bobble Christmas Bauble 🎄
The Bobble Bauble is a fun way to add texture and personality to your holiday decorations. Featuring fun, raised bobble stitches, this ornament brings a playful charm to your Christmas tree. Whether you’re crocheting it in traditional holiday hues or experimenting with bold, unexpected colors, the Bobble Bauble is sure to stand out among your festive decor.
This pattern is both fun to make and visually appealing, making it a great project for crocheters of all levels. Its bold texture and cozy feel make it a perfect addition to your tree or a unique handmade gift for friends and family. Let’s dive in and add some whimsical touches to your holiday season!
So, grab your yarn and hook, make a cup of something warm, and let the magic of the bobble bauble add a little extra love to your holidays. Happy crocheting!
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Crochet Bobble Bauble Pattern Details
Pattern is written in US terminology
Materials
- Heartland worsted yarn from Lion Brand in 2 contrasting colors
- 5mm (H8) crochet hook (or whatever size is needed to obtain gauge)
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- 3.15″ plastic bauble
Skill level
Advanced beginner.
Pattern notes
- This pattern is written using standard US crochet terms.
- This pattern is worked in the round, except for one round which is a turning round.
- You can adjust the size by increasing/decreasing in any multiple of 2.
- This is meant to have a somewhat snug fit around the bauble.
- This bauble cover is finished by crocheting the last decreasing round with the bauble inside for the best fit.
Stitches used and abbreviations
- sk = skip
- ch = chain
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- yo = yarn over
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc 3rd loop = half double crochet 3rd loop only
- hdc dec = half double crochet decrease
- bbl = bobble stitch
Half Double Crochet 3rd Loop Only (dc 3rd loop)
Work a hdc as normal, except insert your hook into the very back loop (the third loop).
Half Double Crochet Decrease (hdc dec)
This is my version of the hdc dec, specifically for this pattern as a traditional hdc dec is a bit too thick.
*to make a hdc dec: yo, insert hook into st and pull up a loop. Immediately insert hook into next st and pull up a loop. 4 loops on hook. Yo and pull through all 4 loops. First hdc dec is made.
Bobble Stitch (bbl)
[yo, insert hook into st and pull up a loop, pull through 2 loops] 4 times (5 loops on hook), yo and pull through all 5 loops. Bobble stitch is made.
Gauge
At the end of Round 4, it should measure 3″ across.
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Pattern Instructions for the Crochet Bobble Christmas Bauble
Make a magic circle. Ch 1.
Round 1: work 9 hdc in circle, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (9 hdc)
Round 2: work 2 hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (18 hdc)
Round 3: work 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next st. [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st], repeat from [ to ] around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (27 hdc)
Round 4: work 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts], repeat from [ to ] around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (36 hdc)
Round 5: work 1 hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the first st, do not ch 1. (36 hdc)
*Pick up your contrasting color and pull that through the loop on your hook. This counts as the ‘ch 1’. You can leave your first color attached since we will only be working 3 rounds with the contrasting color. You’ll easily be able to pick up the first color after these next 3 rounds :)
Round 6: (now working with the contrasting color) work 1 hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1, turn. (36 hdc)
*Make sure you turn your work after this round! We need to be working from the wrong side for Round 7
Round 7: this entire round is worked in the 3rd loop (this loop is facing you – the top 2 loops are where you’d normally work a st, but since we are working from the wrong side, the 3rd loop will be directly in front of the st) work a hdc 3rd loop in the first st, work a bbl (3rd loop) in the next st [work a hdc 3rd loop in the next st, work a bbl (3rd loop) in the next] repeat from [ to ] around, ending with a bbl in the last st, join with a sl st to the first st. Ch 1, turn. (18 hdc, 18 bbl)
*Make sure you turned your work and are working from the right side again.
Round 8: working under both loops again, work 1 hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (36 hdc)
Fasten off your contrasting color and pick up the first color again.
*Round 9 is worked in the 3rd loop again.
Round 9: (now working with the first color here and throughout) work a hdc 3rd loop in the first st and in each st around (the 3rd loop is now at the back of your work since you’re working from the right side). Join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (36 hdc 3rd loop)
Round 10: working under both loops again, work 1 hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (36 hdc)
Round 11 is a decreasing round, so we will be working the hdc dec all the way around.
Round 11: work a hdc dec over the first 2 sts and over the next 2 sts all the way around. Join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (18 hdc dec)
Now you can insert your bauble into the cover. We will be working the last round with the bauble inside.
Round 12: now with the bauble inside, repeat Round 11. Join with a sl st to the first st. Fasten off. (9 hdc dec)
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing your Bobble Bauble! Its playful bobble texture and handcrafted charm are sure to catch everyone’s eye this holiday season. Whether it’s hanging on your tree or gifted as a heartfelt creation, this bauble is a testament to your creativity and skill. I hope making it was as enjoyable for you as it will be for those who see it on display!
Don’t forget to share your finished baubles! Seeing your unique color choices and personal touches always brightens my day. Tag me on social media @spottedhorsedesignco so I can admire your work and cheer you on. Happy holidays and happy crocheting!
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