Ode to Spring Crochet Bobble Scarf

It’s about this time of year that I start to wish that the weather were a bit warmer and that all the snow would melt and disappear. Honestly I can’t complain to much though. This winter has been very mild, but even as I write there is supposed to be a big storm coming to cover us up again. Enjoy the moment, right?!!  Right! And we do need the moisture. I must admit that there is some beauty in winter. Freshly fallen snow (the pretty kind, not the brown slushy get your feet soaked kind), the Christmas spirit, and hot chocolate with a touch of Irish cream flavored syrup (mmm, so good!).  There’s also skiing and sledding and all that fun outdoor winter stuff, but that’s not really my thing, and I’m okay with it. I love being outdoors, but not when I’m freezing. I do however love warm fires, cozy blankets, and chunky sweaters. These things have my heart. Another thing I love is yarn goodness flying off my hook and into the arms of someone in need. This pattern has that covered! The ease of the Ode to Spring Crochet Bobble Scarf pattern quickly stole my heart and will definitely be a quick handmade gift option. In fact, I thought that this particular one would be headed out to someone, but the second my daughter saw it she claimed it as hers. “It’s me mom! It’s my colors and my style!”

Created using only the most basic stitches; chain, single crochet, double crochet, and a bobble here and there, it’s the perfect piece to allow you to just sit down and almost mindlessly create. Don’t let the simplicity fool you though, this is a beauty that anyone will love. To celebrate the Ode to Spring feeling that I’m having at the moment I designed the color scheme to represent the covering of white snow with pops of color emerging from colored rows, reminding me of the garden that I will be planting come spring! The beauty of this scarf is not only in its simplicity, but the ability to easily change the color combinations. I hope that you enjoy creating it as much as I have.

Update (12.10.2018): There’s now a matching hat to go with this scarf! Find the Ode to Spring Bobble Hat here!

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Let’s Get Started!

Difficulty

Beginner

Materials

• Crochet Hook, Size J/10 (6.0 mm)
• Stitch Marker(s)
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• 2.5 inch (65mm) Clover Pom Pom Maker (optional)
• Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, Approx 315 yds/288 m, 6 oz/170 g), Color (A) White, about 7 oz, so a little over 1 skein, Color (B) Watermelon, less than 1 skein, Color (C) Cool Green, less than 1 skein, Color (D) Grape, less than 1 skein

Gauge

Exact gauge is not necessarily essential to this project, but tension should be maintained.

Design Notes

• This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
• This pattern is worked in rows lengthwise. At the end of each row I will note in parenthesis how many stitches you should have in that row once completed.
• Chains at the beginning of the rows DO NOT count as a stitch

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

• ch – Chain
• Row(s) – Row(s)
• sc – Single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• bo – bobble (See stitch instructions below)
• st(s) – Stitch(s)
• [ ] – Work instructions between brackets as many times as directed

Special Stitches

Bobble (bo) Stitch: I used a 5dc bobble in this pattern. Essentially it’s 5 half finished double crochets all in the same stitch that are joined at the end as one stitch. And because that is all sorts of confusing, here are some directions! You create the bobble as follows:

With the original single loop on your hook from your previous stitch(es)

1. Yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on the hook)
3. Yarn over and pull through two of the loops
4. Stop here! (two loops on your hook). If you were doing a full double crochet you would yarn over again and pull it through the final two loops to finish the dc, but with a bobble you stop half way, leaving the extra loop on the hook. One of the five legs completed.

Ok, now repeat steps 1-4, four more times, inserting the hook into the same stitch that you just worked into. Also remember that each time you repeat the sequence that you should have one more loop added to your hook.
Now, yarn over and pull through all six of the loops on your hook. This closes your bobble stitch. Congratulations, you just made a bobble!

>Design Note: When making bobbles some patterns will have you make a chain after you have made the bobble to secure them even more. I DO NOT have you make this chain in the pattern, simply make your sc in the next stitch followed by a bobble and so on as the pattern directs.

>Design Tip: Using a Foundation Double Crochet (Fdc) here is a great time saver if you would like to use it. I don’t have a tutorial on the blog yet, but these directions may help if you’d like to give it a try. If you’re not familiar with a Fdc, it allows you to create both the foundation chain and row 1 at the same time! Working back through the foundation chains, as you can likely attest, can sometimes be tedious and this technique helps a lot. It’s available for single, half double, and treble foundations as well! Great techniques to add to your arsenal of skills!

If choosing not to use the Fdc then proceed as follows:

• ch266
• Row 1: (Color A): Dc in the 4th chain from the hook and across (263sts)
• Row 2: (Color B): Ch1, turn, [sc in the next 11sts, bo in the next st] 21 times, sc in the last 11sts (263sts)
• Rows 3-4: (Color A): Ch3, turn, dc across the row (263sts for 2 rows)
• Row 5: (Color C): Ch1, turn, sc in the first 5sts, [bo, sc in the next 11sts] 21 times, bo, sc in the last 5sts (263sts)
• Rows 6-7: (Color A): Ch 3,  turn, dc across the row (263sts for 2 rows)
• Row 8: (Color D): Repeat row 2 (263sts)
• Rows 9-10: (Color A): Ch3, turn, dc across the row (263sts for 2 rows)
• Row 11: (Color C): Repeat row 5 (263sts)
• Row 12-13: (Color A): Ch3, turn, dc across the row (263sts for 2 rows)
• Row 14: (Color B): Repeat row 2 (263sts)
• Row 15: (Color A):  Ch 3,  turn, dc across the row (263sts)

Create your pom poms or tassels (optional) and attach.

>Design Note: I used the large green 2.5 inch (65mm) Clover Pom Pom Maker and would highly recommend it. They come in several sizes. I warn you now that because they are so addicting, you’ll likely want one of each. They’re easy to use and provides professional results. So much easier than all the homemade tricks I’ve used over the years.

Well, you’ve done it! Wasn’t that just a great relaxing and easy pattern that packs a beautiful punch?!! The second one you make will work up even faster than the first now that you’re super familiar with the pattern! Just a gentle reminder to remember to spread kindness! Happy Crafting!

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Looking for more bobble stitch fun?!!

These may be of interest! 1. Classic Crochet Cupcake 2. Whip It Up On Top Crochet Cupcake 3. Crochet Bobble Sheep

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