Bobble-shell Edging

This is a really nifty little pattern for making a neat bobble-shell edging. I created it to finish off the top and bottom edges of my crochet Wrist Warmers, but it could be used along any edge that needs a neat little finishing touch.

Please note that this bobble shell edging is worked from the Wrong Side.

Stitches used ::

sl st (slip stitch) :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook.

Dc (Double Crochet) :: insert hook through stitch, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook. (NB this is equivalent to US sc stitch)

Tr :: yarn over, insert hook through stitch, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops on hook (two loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops. (NB this is equivalent to US dc stitch)

Bobble-shell Cluster :: yarn over, insert hook through stitch, yarn over, pull loop back through stitch (three loops on hook), Yarn over and pull through two loops in hook (two loops left on hook). Yarn over, insert hook through same stitch, yarn over, pull loop back through stitch (four loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all four loops.

The edging is worked in two rows. For Row 1, make sure you have the Right Side of your work facing you. Join in your edging yarn and draw a loop through the first stitch to begin.

Row 1 :: Chain 2, and work a row of UK Double Crochet (US Single Crochet), as pictured above.

Now turn your work so that the Wrong Side is now facing you. 

Row 2 :: Chain 3, then 1 Tr into the first stitch. Sl st into the next stitch.

**Into the next stitch, work a Bobble-shell cluster, as follows ::

[yarn over, insert hook through stitch, yarn over, pull loop back through stitch (three loops on hook), Yarn over and pull through two loops in hook (two loops left on hook). Yarn over, insert hook through same stitch, yarn over, pull loop back through stitch (four loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all four loops,  as in two pictures above].

Sl st into next stitch.**

Repeat between ** until you reach the end of the row and fasten off.

Above picture shows the Wrong Side of the work.

 

And this picture shows the bobble-shell edging as it looks from the Right Side.

As always, please do let me know if you have any probs with this little pattern and I'll do my best to help.Happy hooking :o)

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Comments

[Amelia Robins]

Hi Lucy, love this pattern. Is this the edging that you used for the hexagon blanket? I am 99 hexagons so a little way to go. Thank you so much for all of your wisdom. X

[Aletha]

Hi! I'm writing a free pattern for my new blog and I used your edging. OK if I link to your tutorial here? it's so well done.
Thank you,
Aletha

[Sam D]

Hi could I border one large granny square with this?

[Sally]

Can’t get pattern for popcorn blanket please send link

[Joyce Middlebrooks]

Just found you on Pinterest and really do admire your work. Was looking for the crab stitch for my granddaughter (she's learning to crochet) and I found yours and it is beautiful. Your stitches are perfect! Thanks so much for the tutorials! The bobble shell stitch is beautiful too. Can't wait to try it on fleece baby blankets I make for a pregnancy center here in our hometown!

[Heather Anderson]

Thank you Lucy. I have used this sitch to finish a baby blanket. I love your tutorials, I have made your sheep pattern - many of them & crochet bag with flowers patterns. Christchurch, New Zealand

[Allie]

Thank you! I searched long and hard for a perfect edging for a baby blanket. Now that I've seen this one, I can't believe I didn't see it everywhere!

[Stella Maris Origlia]

Hola Lucy, siempre visito tu blog es creativo, colorido, inspirador, me dan ganas de hacer todo lo que hay en tu blog, pero a veces me cuesta repartir el tiempo entre la casa, las niñas y el crochet.
Hice la guirnalda que tenes publicada en colores celestes, yo la hice en tonos lilas y violetas.

[Alison Keogh]

I teach reception and spend lots of time outside so was delighted to find these wrist warmers - started at the beginning of the week and I should be wearing them by Monday - thank you so much x

[Sue Howell]

Just finished making these and I love them! The bobble-shell cluster edging is the best. I'm a beginner and the instructions were very easy to follow. Thank you! - Sue, Arizona, US

[Ginder]

Hello y'all from Texas, USA. I am ginger and I am just now going outside my world(literally) to learn new stitches and methods. I like your edging and will use it with my next project. Do you have a method for joining motifs with a flat seam for both sides? I wait to hear from you...

[Charm]

I was madly hooking a hat at the dr surgery yesterday and the receptionist gave me your blog. Ive only been looking for a few hours and I just want to say you are wonderful and all your work is so inspirational. Thank you. I can't wait to get started. Perth - Australia

[Cathy]

I just found you and used the bobble shell edging to finish a granny square baby blanket. Love the result! Thank you so much.

[Linda Harris]

I guess I am the only 2013 comment but I just tried this edging and love it. Your instructions were very clear even for this leftie. I tried the edge on a dishcloth and it has elevated it to something beautiful. I'll give it to someone special for Christmas. Thanks so much for taking the time to post the tutorial!
Linda

[Sarah]

Thank you for a lovely finish for my project, just what I was looking for!

[Alison Spanner]

Your tutorials are perfect! Thanks Lucy!

[Cheryl R]

Love this edging! I was looking for something not too feminine for a masculine afghan. This is perfect! I too have only been crocheting for a short time and your directions were so easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[Dina]

Hi Lucy! I love, love, love your blog and follow it regularly. As I finish up my Ribbley Goodness Blanket, I'm wondering about an edging. Do you think this bobble edging would work? Hugs!

[Julie Devine]

Hi Lucy thankyou for sharing this bobble edging. Your tutorials are so well written. I have only been crocheting for 2 weeks and wow I am hooked because of your site and tutorials. When are you writing a book? x

[Kelly]

Lucy,
I use this bobble stitch all the time!! Thank you for sharing!! Cheers from Nashville, TN!!

[Lilith]

I love how well written your tutorials are. Thank you very much for taking the time to write them!

[Maike]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, Lucy!! I recently added a slight variation of your edging to a knitted cardigan and it is so lovely!! Your explanation is very neat and the pictures helped a lot, thanks very much =)

[Jill]

You have made a beginner crochet-er very happy! I managed your wristwarmers (a little rustic looking, but rather cute) and I can't believe how quickly and beautifully this edging finished them off. Thank you so much, your blog and wonderful instructions are a real find.
Jill - Queensland , Australia .

[Marje Hughes]

I was browsing to find an edging for the miniature wedding cake I am crocheting and came across this, it's perfect and looks just like icing 'bumps'!!! I love your website and will call back often, thank you Lucy.
Marje - a Lancashire lass :)

[Peggy Wolfson]

I have just finished using the bobble-shell edging on a baby afghan, and it was exactly right for the pattern I devised for the afghan. The edging is both easy and lovely-- I was delighted to discover it. From half-way across the world in both space and time you teach oodles of strangers your creations. Thank you.