Bubble Stitch Knitting Pattern
Today we are knitting up the pretty, cozy Bubble Stitch Pattern. This texture is three dimensional is totally addictive to knit up! Other names given for this knit stitch pattern are the Bubble Wrap Stitch, Air Bobble Stitch, 3D Bubbles Stitch, Dimple Stitch, and Chickadee Bubble Stitch.
Keep reading to get all your materials, techniques, and written pattern instructions both flat on straight needles and in the round on circular needles.
Table of Contents
About the Bubble Stitch
Texture Design
Since we’re cinching up our stitches, this pattern is a lot like a loose bobble stitch. It is gathered and textured with the Knit 4 Below technique.
Stitch Repeats
The texture is created with simple repeat of 12 rows.
Bottom-Up
This stitch is created from the bottom up.
Colorwork
Colorwork knitting is especially gorgeous with this texture. Knit up in just one color, two yarn colors, or as many as you’d like.
Not Reversible
This is not a reversible pattern, because the pattern is visible only on the right side of your work.
Knitting Techniques
Need to brush up or learn a new technique? Check out my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help you along as you knit up this project.
While you review the pattern below, you will see that it includes Knit 4 Below. My video tutorial below breaks it down. As a result, you’ll see that this knit stitch technique K4B is pretty fun, a little risky, and oh-so-satisfying.
• Slip Knot
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• K4B = Knit 4 Below
• Change Yarn Colors
• Bind Off
Watch Video Tutorial
Bubble Stitch Project Ideas
You can create this texture into a wide variety of creative fashion projects like scarves, hats, blankets, and pillows.
- Bubble Beanie Hat pattern is my new favorite fashion accessory. This hat pattern is perfect if you are in love with the bubble stitch pattern and are comfortable knitting on circular needles.
- Chunky Bubble Stitch Blanket is a beautiful texture. Design your own three-dimensional cozy afghan with custom color changes.
- Bubble Stitch Heart Pillow is the perfect gift to knit up for everyone you love!
- Bubble Christmas Stocking creates a whimsical textured holiday decoration.
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This Bubble Knit Stitch Pattern is three dimensional, has a lot of texture, and is totally addictive to knit up!
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3 stitches
- Row 1 (Wrong Side): Purl All
- Row 2 (Right Side): Knit All
- Row 3: Purl All
- Row 4: Knit All
- Row 5: Purl All - NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, do so before starting Row 6.
- Row 6: Knit 3, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 * (repeat pattern within asterisks)
- Row 7: Purl All
- Row 8: Knit All
- Row 9: Purl All
- Row 10: Knit All
- Row 11: Purl All - NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, do so before starting Row 12.
- Row 12: Knit 1, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *, (repeat pattern within asterisks) until last 2 stitches then finish with K4B and K1
Repeat Rows 1 - 12 until your work is the length you desire, ending by purling after either Row 1 or Row 7, then Bind Off.
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3 stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
- Row 2: Knit All
- Row 3: Knit All
- Row 4: Knit All
- Row 5: Knit All - NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, do so before starting Row 6.
- Row 6: Knit 3, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 * (repeat pattern within asterisks)
- Row 7: Knit All
- Row 8: Knit All
- Row 9: Knit All
- Row 10: Knit All
- Row 11: Knit All - NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, do so before starting Row 12.
- Row 12: Knit 1, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *, (repeat pattern within asterisks) until last 2 stitches then finish with K4B and K1
Repeat Rows 1 - 12 until your work is the length you desire, ending by purling after either Row 1 or Row 7, then Bind Off.
Notes
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
12-Row Repeat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
• Slip Knot
• Cast On Long Tail Method
• Knit Stitch
• Purl Stitch
• Knit 4 Below (K4B)
• Change Yarn Colors
• Bind Off
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KNITTING CHART
Thank you for Visiting Studio Knit
I hope you are inspired to knit up this Bubble Stitch Pattern. I’m sure you’ll agree it’s really fun once you get the hang of those twelve simple rows. For more colorful texture, you’ll love my new Strawberry Bobble Stitch, too!
