Add some texture to your next blanket by using the Crochet Bobble Border Pattern for its edging. This border adds visual interest and isn't too difficult to create!

The crochet bobble edge is a great blanket edging that requires only basic skills: single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitches. What may look complicated is actually quite easy to achieve!
The crochet bobble border, also known as the crochet dot border, is the border that I used for my candy cane striped blanket and my crochet Halloween blanket pattern.
Although it's straightforward, it can be a bit of a yarn eater, so make sure you have more yarn than you think you'll need. Otherwise, you might find yourself running back to the yarn store—though that doesn’t sound like a bad idea either!
So let's get started on the crochet bobble border pattern!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Choice. I used acrylic worsted weight yarn for this border, but it can be made with any type of yarn.
- Spacing Between Bobbles. I have 3 slip stitches between each bobble, but you can adjust the spacing to be closer or further apart depending on your desired outcome.
- Versatile Usage. The bobble stitch border can be used on a variety of flat projects, not just blankets.
🪡 Materials Needed
- 5mm hook or hook of choice
- Yarn for the border
- Tapestry needle
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Slip Stitch - sl st
- Single Crochet - sc
- Double Crochet - dc
- Bobble - bobble (no abbreviation)
🍵Instructions for Crochet Bobble Border Pattern
We will be working the crochet bobble edge in rounds.
Round 1: With the orange yarn, attach the yarn to anywhere on the outer border.
Then, sc around the entire border.
If your project base is made in the round, crochet a sc in each stitch space and place 3 sc in each corner.
If you did your project base in rows, crochet a sc in each stitch space and place 3 sc in each corner and then 1-2 sc in each side of the rows (depending if you made your project base in sc or dc or another stitch).
When done, slip stitch into the first stitch in the round.
Round 2: FLIP the blanket to the wrong side of the blanket (just flip the blanket over). And now moving right to left still, [ ch x3, make a bobble stitch (see paragraph below on how to make the stitch), then sl st into the next 3 stitches.] Repeat what's in the brackets for the rest of the border.
*A bobble stitch is made by yarning over, inserting the hook into the stitch, yarn over, draw loop back through stitch, yarn over pull through 2 loops then STOP. You will have a half-completed dc hanging from your hook. Repeat the steps 4 more times until you have 5 half completed dc stitches hanging from your hook and 6 loops ON your hook. Then yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. *
Backside of the bobble stitch.
What the bobble stitch looks like from the front of the project.
Sl st to the base of the first bobble stitch and fasten off the yarn. Then weave in any ends.
Now your crochet bobble stitch border has been completed! I hope you enjoy your finished project!
🐌Expert Tips
- Counting Loops. If you have trouble remembering how many dc stitches you completed, count the loops on your hook! You should have 6 loops—not 5, 7, or any other number.
- Yarn Weight Considerations. If using thicker yarns, be aware that the border may become heavier. Adjust the number of bobbles or slip stitches as needed to maintain a balanced look.
- Practice Bobble Stitches. If you're new to bobble stitches, practice on a smaller swatch before adding them to your main project. This will help you get comfortable with the technique.
- Experiment with Colors. Feel free to experiment with different colors for your bobbles to create a fun and vibrant border. This can really enhance the overall look of your project!
🧵Pattern FAQs
Absolutely! It’s a yarn eater, so the border might become heavy with thicker yarns, but it is doable.
It is only visible from the front side of the project.
You can use it on blankets, pillowcases, dishcloths, cardigans—the options are endless!
🧶More Border Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Bobble Border Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Bobble Border Pattern
Materials
- Yarn for the border
- 5mm crochet hook (or hook of choice)
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = Chain
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- sc = Single crochet
- dc = Double Crochet
- bobble = Bobble (no abbreviation)
Notes
- Acrylic worsted yarn used, but any yarn works for this border.
- Adjust slip stitch spacing between bobbles based on the look you want.
- Suitable for any flat project, not just blankets.
- Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull loop through.
- Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (half-completed dc).
- Repeat 4 times until 5 half-completed dc stitches are on your hook.
- Yarn over, pull through all 6 loops.
Instructions
- We will be working the crochet bobble edge in rounds.
- Round 1: With the orange yarn, attach the yarn to anywhere on the outer border. Then, sc around the entire border.
- If your project base is made in the round, crochet a sc in each stitch space and place 3 sc in each corner.
- If you did your project base in rows, crochet a sc in each stitch space and place 3 sc in each corner and then 1-2 sc in each side of the rows (depending if you made your project base in sc or dc or another stitch).
- When done, slip stitch into the first stitch in the round.
- Round 2: FLIP the blanket to the wrong side of the blanket (just flip the blanket over). And now moving right to left still, [ ch x3, make a bobble stitch (see paragraph below on how to make the stitch), then sl st into the next 3 stitches.] Repeat what's in the brackets for the rest of the border.
- Sl st to the base of the first bobble stitch and fasten off the yarn. Then weave in any ends.
- Now your crochet bobble stitch border has been completed! I hope you enjoy your finished project!
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