Free knitting patterns for blankets, sweaters, hats, and more knit with fun bubble stitch. The bubble stitch is created by deliberately dropping stitches and then knitting into the row below the dropped stitches, gathering up the ladder, then knitting into the current row. Many patterns below include video tutorials. Most are free. Updated 7/22/24
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Free Patterns
Introduction: The bubble stitch is created by deliberately dropping stitches and then knitting into the row below the dropped stitches, gathering up the ladder, then knitting into the current row. Video tutorials are included with many of the patterns and I've pointed out those patterns.
Bubble Stitch Cardigan
Includes video tutorial for knitting the bubble stitch. Gorgeously squishy statement cardigan knit in a striped 12 row repeat bubble stitch with two colors. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 147cm / 32" to 58". Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. A kit is also available. Pictured project by isabelkuhel
Droplet Beanie
One skein hat knit with the bubble stitch. Includes video tutorial for knitting the bubble stitch. Uses one skein of the recommended Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Deja Joy.
Chunky Bubble Stitch Blanket
Baby blanket or throw knit with stripes of bubble stitch. Designer says it takes 6 to 8 hours to knit. Includes video tutorial for knitting the bubble stitch. 6 sizes. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Kristen McDonnell.
Sheepie Sheep Hat
Includes video tutorial for knitting the bubble stitch. Adorable baby hat knit with the bubble stitch to create a sheep's woolly coat and a sheep face and legs knit separately and added. Web pattern for size 0-3 months is free. Printable pdf for sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 2T + available on Etsy. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
- Get the free knitting pattern for size 12 mos
- Watch the video
- Get printable pdf with sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, & 2T+ on Etsy
- See more Baby Animal Hat Knitting Patterns
Bubble Stitch Heart Pillow
Heart shaped pillow knit in four colors with the bubble stitch. Designer says it takes 6 to 8 hours to knit. Includes video tutorial for knitting the bubble stitch. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Kristen McDonnell.
Dotty Shawl
Three color triangle shawl knit with the bubble stitch. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Finlay.
Bubbles Cowl
Two color cowl created with the bubble stitch with the bubbles in a multicolored yarn for extra color dimension. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kaleidoscope Knits. Pictured project by hkt04103
Penny Tile Scarf
Scarf in two color bubble stitch knit in the round as a tube so there's no wrong side. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
More Free Patterns
Bubble Pullover Sweater
Long sleeved woman's sweater with three color stripes of 12 row repeat bubble stitch. Sizes 35" to 66". Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Leapman for Cascade Yarns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns Lana Grande yarn
Bubble Stitch Boatneck Sweater
Baby pullover with ribbed yoke above a colorful bubble stitch body in a 12 row repeat. Sizes 6 months to 24 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Betty Balcomb for Cascade Yarns .
Bubble Trouble Throw Blanket
Quick squishy afghan knit in a 12 row bubble stitch with three colors. Quick knit in Jumbo weight yarn. Designed by Hollie Soave for Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Be Bold Bubble Stitch Sweater
Long sleeved woman's pullover knit flat with three color striped bubble stitch. Sizes To Fit Bust: 76cm to 142cm / 30" to 56". DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. A kit is also available.
Drop Stitch Hat
Square topped hat knit with two color bubble stitch. Sizes Premie, Baby, Child and Adult. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Robin Kline.
Bobble Stripe Baby Blanket
Stripes created an 8 row tuck stitch turn into squeezable bubbles of color that engages the curious child while keeping them warm and comforted. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Bubbles Cowl
Buttoned neckwarmer knit with a drop stitch variation of the bubble stitch. Designed by Lena Skvagerson. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Annie's for free registration
- Buy the video class for this pattern and 2 other patterns for $3.99
Baby Bubbles Blanket
Baby blanket that uses the Tuck Stitch method to create the look of bubbles in a three color stripe with a 12 row repeat bubble stitch and picot border. DK weight yarn. Designed by Meghan Super. Pictured project by janelove
Mermaid Bubbles Hat
Fun colorful beanie knit with a 12 row repeat bubble stitch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kati Wright.
Diminishing Bubble Beret
Tam hat knit with a bubble stitch with bubbles that grow smaller towards the crown of the hat, creating a lovely starburst. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Boadicea Binnerts.
Patterns for Purchase
Bubble Poncho
Quick knit poncho knitted top-down in the round in one piece with bubble stitch trim. Sizes S, M, L, XL. Super Bulky yarn. Fjäll Poncho designed by FiberOnRepeat.
Bubble Coat Cardigan
Cozy oversized cardigan knit in bubble stitch. Bulky /Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Bummbul.
Shaded Bobble Stitch Scarf
Keyhole ascot scarf in two color bubble stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Christy Hills.
Hubble Bubble Cardigan
Cardigans with bubble stitch sleeves in adult and child sizes. Adult Sizes 94cm to 134cm / 38" to 54". Child sizes 2 to 10 years. Versions for Chunky or DK weight yarn. Designed by KatandLeni.
Bubble Stitch Romper and Cardigan
Matching baby onesie and sweater knit with the bubble stitch. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Julie Taylor.
Easy Bubble Beanie Hat
Easy beanie knit in stripes using the fun bubble stitch. You could also use gradient yarn. The designer also includes a video tutorial. Great stashbuster! Rated easy by Ravelrers. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Kristen McDonnell for Studio Knit,
Bubble Cardigan and Bralette
Matching striped cardigan in bubble stitch with cropped sleeveless top. Sizes 81/86cm 32/34" to 132/137cm 52/54". Chunky weight yarn. Hayfield 10603 designed by Sirdar
Bubble Baby Blanket
4 color baby blanket knit with squishy easy bubble stitch stripes. 2 sizes: small for a receiving or stroller blanket and larger size for cots. Would make a great stashbuster. DK weight yarn. Designed by LoveFibres.
