Free Knitting Patterns for shawls, blankets, sweaters, and more projects embellished with bobbles. Updated 1/24/25
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Free Patterns
Baby Dream Bobble Blanket
Baby blanket with plenty of color and texture for baby knit with bobbles on stockinette with central cable panel. Perfect for self-striping or gradient yarns! Sizes Pram[Cot]: 55[70] cm, 21¾[27½] in by 65[90] cm, 25 ½[35½] in Designed by Rico Design. DK weight yarn.
Diamond Lace Sweater
Long-sleeved woman's pullover sweater with diamond lace and bobble design at hem and cuffs. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 117cm / 32 to 46 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rico Design.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Diamond Sweater Knitting Patterns
- Get the recommended Rico Essentials Merino DK yarn
Tree Cable Dog Sweater
Size adjustable dog sweater pattern, so you can knit from teacup size to Great Dane! Features cable and bobble design on the back that looks like trees. It also looks like there is a hole for the leash. The small size uses just one skein 200 - 250 yards (183 - 229 m) of DK weight yarn. Designed by Yuko Nagakura.
Regina Cable & Bobble Scarf and Mitts
Matching fingerless mitts and scarf with a cable vine with bobble berries framed with cables. DK weight yarn. Designed by mariek Knits.
- Get the free MITTS knitting pattern
- Get the free SCARF knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry pages
- See more Matching Set Knitting Patterns
Bobble Bodice Tunic
Pullover sweater with cables and bobbles on the top section in tunic length. Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Gayle Bunn for Patons.
Love Pillow
Cushion with the word Love spelled in bobbles. Size 20 x 12 inches (50cm x 30cm). Perfect for a wedding gift or a gift for someone special to remind them of how much they mean. Designed by Peach.Unicorn as Cancer Chemo Blanket. Aran weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and glenwarrick
Cabled Rangoli Beret
Hat with a cable and bobble stitch design inspired by an 8-point lotus-shaped ‘rangoli’ design the designer's mother makes, one of the many rice-powder free-hand designs drawn outside many South Indian homes”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Desi Knitter. Pictured projects by houndiesmom
Bobble Sheep Pillow
Squeezable sheep pillow with a bobble coat. Original version (top pic) is knit in super chunky yarn and a head and feet of sport weight yarn. 19 inches by 14 inches. A version is also available for jumbo yarn that is 28 inches wide x 15 inches tall. Designed by Purl Soho.
- Get the original free knitting pattern
- Get the free JUMBO YARN knitting pattern
- See more Sheep Knitting Patterns
Baby Bobbles and Stripes Outfits
Baby clothes featuring fun stripes and bobbles including Nilla dress or tunic with striped bodice and bobbles on the skirt, Hampus striped cardigan with bobbles at the shoulders, Nora top-buttoned cardigan with striped bodice and a bobble border, and Olli striped leggings with bobbles up the sides. Sizes 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 1½ year, 2 years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sanne Bjerregaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish,and German
- Get the free NILLA DRESS knitting pattern
- Get the free HAMPUS CARDIGAN knitting pattern
- Get the free NORA CARDIGAN knitting pattern
- Get the free OLLI LEGGINGS knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry pages
Matelasse Lapghan
Circular blanket is a knit version of the popular crochet matelasse afghans worked with honeycomb texture, ribbing, and bobbles. Sizes 40" in diameter. Designed by Lena Skvagerson. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Annie's for free registration
- See more Circular Blanket Knitting Patterns
Verso Spats
Leg warmers with bobble berry or blossom branch on a ribbed background. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jatta Pauliina. Available in English and Finnish
More Free Patterns
Pure Happiness Wrap
Striped rectangular shawl with sampler sections of Little Bobble Stitch, 4 row Ant Egg Stitch, 8 row Dimpled Seed Stitch, 4 row Garter Ridge Stitch, and stockinette. Aran weight yarn. Great stashbuster! Designed by Ethel Weinberg for Cascade Yarns.
Romance Wrap
Crescent shaped shawl knit in garter stitch and eyelets and edged with bobbles. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version - scroll to bottom of target page
- Purchase a printable pdf
- Get the kit at Lion Brand for $28
- See more Garter Stitch Shawl Knitting Patterns
Spa Scrubby and Soap Pocket
Spa and bath mitt scrubby with bobbles for a soft massaging texture and soap sack / holder. A perfect gift! Knit flat. Uses just one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kim Hamlin for Lion Brand.
Diamond Patterned Bag
This roomy bag is knitted mainly in garter stitch with a diamond-patterned panel across the front measures 43cm wide x 38cm deep
Winterval Hooded Scarf
Scarf with pockets and hood with a slipped stitch texture and bobbles. Size winterval. Designed by Rohn Strong. Chunky weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Annie's for free registration
- See more Pocket Scarf Knitting Patterns
Onding Cowl
Simple funnel-shaped cowl knit from the bottom up with a mix of textures (twisted rib, reverse stockinette, and bobbles) that are simple and harmonious. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Espace Tricot.
Support Blanket
Lap blanket with the words Hope, Support, Courage, Cherish, Peace, Believe, Strength, Conquer, Friends, Love, Fight, Family, Faith, and Cure in bobbles to support someone going through treatment of cancer or other diseases. Knit in one piece as intarsia colorwork or singled color. Designed by Peach.Unicorn as Cancer Chemo Blanket. Aran weight yarn.
Chevron Bobble Stitch Blanket
Blanket knit with zigzag design created with bobbles. Size Finished blanket measures: 37” X 50”. Worsted weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Leelee Knits.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Purchase the pdf
- See more Zigzag Blanket Knitting Patterns
Message in a Bobble
The puffy bobbles on this 12-inch blanket square spell out the word “Love”, in both braille and English. The pattern also includes both written and charted versions of the instructions. Designed by Pia Thadani for StitchesnScraps. Aran weight yarn.
Wisteria
This trapeze raglan turtleneck pullover with cuffs features a tree design composed of cables and bobbles. Sizes Small, Medium, Large. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Stephenie Ear Warmer
This headband combines classic cables and bobbles. Pattern includes written and charted instructions. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Vicky Chan
Skye Poncho
Poncho with an all over cable and bobble design and ribbed turn down collar. Sizes 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 inches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Marie Wallin for Rowan Yarns. Pictured projects by designer and RapunzelsCow.
Minna Wrap
Rectangular shawl knit in 3 sections featuring Diamond With Bobble Cable framed by Twin Rope cables and finished with fringe. Written instructions and charts. Designed by Kathy Zimmerman for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Sampler Poncho
No longer free. Poncho with a variety of stitch textures including a Diamond and Bobble Cable Panel, Flower and Bobble Panel, Irish Moss stitch, Diagonal Stitch, Tuck Stitch, Bobble Cable Panel, and more. Designed by Sirdar. Chunky weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
Baby Blanket Set
No longer free. 4 baby or lap blankets including Flower Border Blanket with lace and bobbles, Cables and Bobbles Blanket, 2 Row Cartridge Rib Blanket, and Cartridge Rib Border Blanket. No picking up stitches for borders! Sizes depend on pattern, either approximately 24 x 30 in or 36 x 35½ in. Designed by Sirdar as Blankets in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK (4787). DK weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
Cable Cardigans
No longer free. Bobble flowers on a cable vine and a pretty ruffled hem add flare to these cardigans in baby and child sizes. Options for v-neck or round-neck. Sizes 0-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years. Cardigans in Hayfield Baby DK 4416.
Emily Baby Romper and Bonnet
Baby romper onesie bodysuit and matching bonnet with leaf lace edging with bobble berries. Great newborn photo prop. Sizes newborn to 2T. DK weight yarn. Designed by Natasha Gizamova of MimiKnitting.
Florentine Cocoon
Cocoon shrug with a variety of textures, cables, and bobbles. Sizes to fit Bust 36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)”. Step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial for bobbles are included in the pattern. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Life Is Cozy.
Nature Scene Blankets
Afghans depicting natural scenes with bobbles, cables, and lace. Pictured are Field of Vines, Pine And Cones, Sunflower Field, and Flowers By The Fence Blankets. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Loose Loop Patterns. Patterns sold separately.
Sweet Dreams Bobble Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit in one piece with bobble/popcorn spelling out Love, Cute, Sweet, Precious, Adorable, Wonderful, Perfect. Suitable for an advanced beginner according to the designer Peach.Unicorn. Size 39″ x 39″ (100cm x 100cm)
Blossom Baby and Child Cardigans & Shoes
No longer free. Seed stitch cardigan with vines and bobble blossoms down the front and a petal ruffled hem. Two neckline options: crew-neck or v-neck. Includes matching Mary Jane style baby shoes with blossom embellishment. Sizes Birth to 7 years for cardigan, Birth to 2 years for shoes. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn.
Bobble Baby Blankets
Baby blanket with words, numbers, symbols, and even a unicorn created with bobble stitch. Pictured are Heart Squares, Number Squares, Sleeping Peach Unicorn, and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Suitable for an advanced beginner according to the designer Peach.Unicorn. DK weight yarn. Patterns sold separately.
Forest Berry Jacket
Cardigan inspired by the silhouette of the 1930s- and 1940s, with its decorative bobble and lace berry pattern and raglan puff sleeves. Size XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL (contact the designer for larger sizes). Designed by Fabel Knitwear. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English and Norwegian
Lionheart Shawl
3-color triangular shawl with a variety of stitch patterns including Bobbles, Fair Isle and lace. Knit with fingering to DK weight yarn, and the main sections can be repeated as many times as desired, to be sure that you’ll get the exact shawl size you want. Designed by Gabrielle Vézina.
Bobbalicious Layette
Set for toddlers from 12-36 months includes bobbly cardigan, bonnet with bobble border, leggings with a bobble hem, and a cozy self-fastening scarf cravat. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Elara Shawl
Triangular shawl featuring sections of alternating textures and bobbles. Uses one skein 430 - 440 yards (393 - 402 m) of the recommended fingering weight yarn. Inspired by the landscape of the eighth-largest moon of Jupiter, Elara. Great showcase for variegated or multicolor yarn. Designed by Evin Bail O'Keeffe.
You Are My Sunshine Bobble Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit in one piece with bobble/popcorn suns and sunshine quote. Suitable for an advanced beginner according to the designer Peach.Unicorn. Size 34 in x 38 in
Summer Blooms Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl with a border of of blooming flowers knit from the bottom up. Instructions for the shawl border section are provided in both written and charted format. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Clark.
See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Lovecrafts
Daisy Headband
Headband with flower motif. 3 sizes, from child to adult and there is room for further adjustment in the length by altering the central panel. DK weight yarn. Designed by Knittiana. The pattern is both written and charted.
