This F Bomb Crochet Pattern is an easy pattern to make and is perfect for novelty gifts! So let's get started on making one, it'll be done in no time!
You can create a crochet F Bomb from start to finish in about an hour, making it ideal for stocking stuffers and fun gifts. Imagine gifting your sailor-mouthed friend an F Bomb! It’s sure to bring some laughs, and you can toss the F Bomb around for a playful game. Another toss able pattern of mine is the crochet eye pattern, a gruesome alternative to the game "hot potato".
While this F Bomb gift might not be for everyone, it’s a fun present for the right people. The crochet F Bomb is also perfect for holiday markets, as it works up quickly, doesn’t use a lot of materials, and can spread joy to those who enjoy a little humor. My crochet poptart pattern is also quick to make and perfect for spreading joy at markets!
Or, you know, to those who appreciate the letter F and cartoon-like bombs.
But I digress. Onwards to the free pattern!
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✏️ Things to Note:
- Yarn Type: I used standard worsted acrylic yarn for this free F Bomb crochet pattern. You can use any type of yarn, including acrylic, cotton, or chunky yarn.
- Stitch Simplicity: The f bomb crochet pattern only requires single crochet (sc) in a spiraling round, making it super easy and perfect for beginners. If you like working in a continuous round you can also make my crochet bear keychain! Its small and works up fast!
- Finished Size: The finished crochet F Bomb measures about 4 inches in diameter, not including the top.
🪡 Materials Needed
- Red Heart Yarn - black
- Red Heart Yarn - heather gray
- Red Heart Yarn - red
- Small strand of white for the wick.
- 5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
💭 Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)
- Magic ring (mr)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc) - 2 stitches in the same stitch
- Decrease (dec) - 1 stitch in 2 stitches
🧋 Variations
- Try using super chunky yarn for a larger-than-life F Bomb.
- Add eyes to make it more playful and animated! I love adding eyes to my makes! Even my Christmas pudding crochet pattern has eyes haha!
🍵 Instructions for Crochet F Bomb
For this pattern we will be working in rounds.
How to make my f bomb crochet pattern:
Round 1: Using black yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat until end of round (18)
Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat until end of round (24)
Round 5: Inc, sc x3. Then and repeat until end of round (30)
Round 6: Inc, sc x4. Then and repeat until end of round (36)
Round 7-12: Sc in every stitch. (36)
Round 13: Dec, sc x4. Then repeat for the entire round (30)
Round 14: Dec, sc x3. Then repeat for the entire round (24)
Round 15: Dec, sc x2. Then repeat for the entire round (18) Stuff ball if you haven’t already yet.
Round 16: Dec, sc. Then repeat for the entire round (12)
Round 17: Dec, repeat for the entire round (6).
Gray Top:
Round 1: Using gray yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
Round 3-4: Sc in every stitch (12). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Red letter F:
This part of the pattern is made using rows.
Row 1: Ch x3
Row 2: In the second ch from the hook make a sc. Make another sc (2). Ch x1 and turn.
Row 3-4: Repeat row 2 (2). Ch x1 and turn.
Row 5: Sc x2, then ch x4.
Row 6: In the second ch from hook make a sc. Then sc in the rest of the chs and scs (5). Ch x1 and turn.
Row 7-8: Sc x 2 (2). Ch x1 and turn.
Row 9: Sc x2, then ch x5.
Row 10: In the second ch from hook make a sc. Then sc in the rest of the chs and scs. (6). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Sewing:
Tie a white piece of yarn to the INSIDE of the gray part. Then take your tapestry needle and pull it through the top of the center to the outer part of the bomb.
Next, sew the gray part to the top of the crochet black sphere. Now it should look like a bomb.
For the final touch, line up the f onto the bomb, and sew it on. It helps to pin it in place if you can.
Once all the sewing is done, you now are a proud owner of a new f bomb crochet plush.
I hope you enjoyed this pattern. If you have any leftover yarn, consider making my crochet spider pattern, crochet granny square bag pattern, or crochet panda pattern if you have black and white left!
🐌Expert Tips
- Choose Your Yarn Wisely: Using a thicker yarn will create a sturdier F Bomb. If you want a softer finish, consider a plush yarn.
- Color Combinations: Experiment with different colors for the bomb to create themed variations, such as holiday colors or pastels for spring.
- Add Personal Touches: Personalize your F Bomb by adding embroidered messages or names on the side for special occasions.
- Create a Set: Make a variety of novelty bombs with different letters or symbols to create a fun gift set.
🧵 Pattern FAQs
You can try embroidering the F, surface crocheting the F, or even making a chain and then stitching it in place. While I haven't used these methods, they may work for you!
Absolutely! To make a larger or smaller F Bomb, simply use thicker or thinner yarn and adjust your hook size accordingly. Just keep in mind that you'll also need to modify your stitch counts to maintain the shape.
No worries! You can use whatever yarn you have on hand, as long as it’s similar in weight. If you don’t have a tapestry needle, you can use a safety pin or another sharp object to weave in the ends. The key is to get creative with what you have!
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If you tried this F Bomb Crochet 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!
F Bomb Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Red Heart Yarn - black
- Red Heart Yarn - heather gray
- Red Heart Yarn - red
- Small strand of white for the wick.
- 5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Single crochet - sc
- Increase (inc) - 2 stitches in the same stitch
- Decrease (dec) - 1 stitch in 2 stitches
Notes
- Yarn Type: I used standard worsted acrylic yarn for this free F Bomb crochet pattern. You can use any type of yarn, including acrylic, cotton, or chunky yarn.
- Stitch Simplicity: The f bomb crochet pattern only requires single crochet (sc) in a spiraling round, making it super easy and perfect for beginners.
- Finished Size: The finished crochet F Bomb measures about 4 inches in diameter, not including the top.
Instructions
- For this pattern we will be working in rounds.
How to make my f bomb crochet pattern:
- Round 1: Using black yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat until end of round (18)
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat until end of round (24)
- Round 5: Inc, sc x3. Then and repeat until end of round (30)
- Round 6: Inc, sc x4. Then and repeat until end of round (36)
- Round 7-12: Sc in every stitch. (36)
- Round 13: Dec, sc x4. Then repeat for the entire round (30)
- Round 14: Dec, sc x3. Then repeat for the entire round (24)
- Round 15: Dec, sc x2. Then repeat for the entire round (18) Stuff ball if you haven’t already yet
- Round 16: Dec, sc. Then repeat for the entire round (12)
- Round 17: Dec, repeat for the entire round (6).
Gray Top:
- Round 1: Using gray yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3-4: Sc in every stitch (12). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Red letter F:
- This part of the pattern is made using rows.
- Row 1: Ch x3
- Row 2: In the second ch from the hook make a sc. Make another sc (2). Ch x1 and turn.
- Row 3-4: Repeat row 2 (2). Ch x1 and turn.
- Row 5: Sc x2, then ch x4.
- Row 6: In the second ch from hook make a sc. Then sc in the rest of the chs and scs (5). Ch x1 and turn.
- Row 7-8: Sc x 2 (2). Ch x1 and turn.
- Row 9: Sc x2, then ch x5.
- Row 10: In the second ch from hook make a sc. Then sc in the rest of the chs and scs. (6). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Sewing:
- Tie a white piece of yarn to the INSIDE of the gray part. Then take your tapestry needle and pull it through the top of the center to the outer part of the bomb.
- Next, sew the gray part to the top of the crochet black sphere. Now it should look like a bomb.
- For the final touch, line up the f onto the bomb, and sew it on. It helps to pin it in place if you can.
- Once all the sewing is done, you now are a proud owner of a new f bomb crochet plush.
Amy B says
Not the exact same but I really love your pattern