Today we are knitting up the pretty, cozy Bubble Stitch Pattern. You can create this Bubble Knit Pattern into a wide variety of creative fashion projects like scarves, cowls, hats, and shawls. Can’t you envision how great this pattern will look as cozy home decor projects like blankets, pillows, or even lampshades?
This Bubble Knit Stitch Pattern is three dimensional, has a lot of texture, and is totally addictive to knit up! Since we’re cinching up our stitches, this pattern is a lot like a loose bobble stitch. 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.
This is a great knitting pattern to knit up in just one color, two yarn colors, or as many as you’d like! This bubbly knitting pattern, with a simple repeat of 12 rows, it is super easy to memorize.
While you review the pattern below, you will see that it includes the Knitting Technique Knit 4 Below. If you haven’t heard of that before, stick with me! My video tutorial below totally 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. What will you create with your new Bubble Stitch?
MATERIALS to Knit the Bubble Stitch Pattern
My samples were created with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weighted yarns. Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project.
• Yarn in any weight, fiber, & color(s) of your choice
• Knitting Needles, sized appropriately for your yarn
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
KNITTING TECHNIQUES for the Bubble Stitch Pattern
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.
If you’re new to knitting, you’ll love my Absolute Beginners Knitting Series!
• Slip Knot
• Cast On Long Tail Method
• Knit Stitch
• Purl Stitch
• Knit 4 Below (K4B)
• Change Yarn Colors
• Bind Off
KNITTING PATTERN for the Bubble Stitch
JUST WANT THE PATTERN ON THIS WEBSITE PAGE?
Keep scrolling, it’s up next!
EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS: Download Your Ad-Free Printable PDF Pattern
You will receive an email invitation to my “Knitting Freebies” page.
KNITTING PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for the Bubble Stitch Pattern
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3
Row 1: Purl All
Row 2: Knit All
Row 3: Purl All
Row 4: Knit All
Row 5: Purl All
NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, this is a good point to do so.
Row 6: Knit 3, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *
(repeat pattern within astericks)
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, this is a good point to do so.
Row 12: Knit 1, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *,
(repeat pattern within astericks) 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.
WATCH VIDEO
HOW TO KNIT 4 BELOW (K4B)
In this next video, I’m using a swatch of pink yarn with white as my working yarn to best demonstrate the knitting technique K4B used for the Bubble Stitch pattern.
You will quickly understand how to Knit 1 Below (K1B), Knit 2 Below (K2B), Knit 3 Below (K3B), all the way up the biggie for this pattern, the Knit 4 Below (K4B).
As with everything in knitting, once you understand clearly how this technique is done, it’s super simple to tackle any knitting pattern that uses this stitch.
BUBBLE BEANIE HAT FOR ADULTS
“Bubble Beanie Hat” by Kristen McDonnell (that’s me!)
This Bubble Beanie Hat knitting pattern is my new favorite winter fashion accessory!
This hat pattern is perfect if you are in love with the bubble stitch pattern and are comfortable knitting on circular needles.
Finished Size: Adult 21 – 23″ circumference
► Get Free Bubble Beanie Hat Knitting Pattern here on Studio Knit
BUBBLE STITCH ROUNDUP
Visit my new Bubble Knit Stitch Roundup to see my favorite Bubble Knit Stitch Pattern Projects collected from creative knitwear designers that I know you’ll just love!
Either knit them up or allow them to inspire your own knitted designs.
After you learn how to knit up this fun stitch pattern, make sure to check out these fun Bubble Stitch pattern ideas!
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.
If you’d like even more, please make sure you join my mailing list. Subscribing to my YouTube channel Studio Knit is another easy way for us to stay connected and help support my work for free.
Happy Knitting to You!
