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October 13th, 2020
Crochet Bobble Pillow Pattern — Free Trio with 3 Textured Designs
The crochet bobble pillow pattern creates three different looks from the same pattern — a trio of textured pillows that play with yarn choice to give each its own personality. The crochet bobble pillow pattern works the front and back as two separate panels that are crocheted together at the end, making it perfect for beginner-friendly assembly. I’ve chosen complementary yarns to create a unique pillow family that ties together a cozy living room.
What makes this crochet bobble pillow pattern so versatile is the yarn-driven texture shifts. Switch up the yarn for each pillow and the same stitch sequence creates dramatically different vibes — a smooth Symphony shell next to a velvety dusk pink next to a chunky chenille pine green. Three pillows, one pattern, endless combinations.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Bobble Pillow Pattern
This pattern is the ultimate textured home decor project:
✔ One pattern, three completely different pillows
✔ Beginner-friendly bobble stitch with step-by-step instructions
✔ The crochet bobble pillow pattern uses simple front/back panels
✔ Front and back are crocheted together — no sewing required
✔ Customizable in any worsted weight yarn combination
✔ Generous 20″ x 18″ finished pillow size
✔ Perfect cozy farmhouse, modern boho, or minimalist home decor
✔ Makes a stunning handmade housewarming gift trio
Pattern Details
The crochet bobble pillow pattern uses an alternating bobble + seed stitch sequence to create dimensional texture. Each pillow has a textured front panel and a smooth seed-stitch back panel, joined together with a half-double-crochet seam.
Skill Level
Beginner-intermediate. Requires ch, sc, dc, bobble stitch, seed stitch, and basic assembly.
Finished Size
Approximately 20 inches x 18 inches per pillow.
Gauge
11 sc x 12 rows = 4 inches with 6.5mm crochet hook.
Materials You’ll Need
For all three pillows in the trio, you’ll need 2 balls of each yarn. The original photos used Joann-exclusive yarns, but here are the closest widely-available substitutes:
- Yarn A — Pillow 1: 2 balls Bernat Symphony Yarn in Seashell (or your favorite neutral)
- Yarn B — Pillow 2: 2 balls Bernat Velvet Yarn in Pink Dusk (velvety chenille for textural contrast)
- Yarn C — Pillow 3: 2 balls Bernat Freesia or similar chenille yarn in Frosted Pine (or use Bernat Blanket Yarn as a chunky alternative)
- 6.5mm (US K/10.5) crochet hook
- 3 pillow inserts, 20″ x 18″ each (or 18×18 — adjust panel size)
- Yarn needle for finishing
- Scissors
Shop the materials
The crochet bobble pillow pattern works in any worsted-weight or chunky yarn — feel free to substitute based on what you have. The yarn texture is doing most of the heavy lifting here, so pick contrasting hands (smooth + velvety + chunky) for maximum trio impact.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- dc — double crochet
- hdc — half double crochet
- decr — decrease
- st(s) — stitch(es)
Special Stitches
Bobble Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 of the loops. (Note: to complete the dc you would yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops — but you’re skipping that step here.) Repeat the previous move 4 more times so you have 5 not-quite-complete dc stitches worked into the same stitch. You’ll have 6 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. This closes your bobble crochet stitch.
Seed Stitch: *sc in previous row’s dc, dc in previous row’s sc* repeat from *
The Crochet Bobble Pillow Pattern
Front Panel
With Yarn A, ch 50.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *dc into next ch, sc* repeat from * to end, ch 1.
Row 2: *Bobble St in 2nd ch from hook, [sc in next st (previous row dc), dc in next st (previous row sc)] repeat [] 2 more times, bobble st*, repeat from * to end, ch 1.
Row 3: Work Seed Stitch.
Row 4: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, *bobble st, sc, dc, sc,* repeat from * to last 3 st, bobble st, sc, dc.
Row 5: Work Seed Stitch.
Row 6: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, dc, sc, *bobble st, [sc, dc] repeat [] 2 more times*, repeat from * to last 5 sts, bobble st, sc, dc, sc, dc.
Row 7: Work Seed Stitch.
Row 8: As Row 4.
Row 9: Work Seed Stitch.
Row 10: As Row 2.
Row 11: Work Seed Stitch.
Repeat Rows 2-11 two more times for a total of 31 rows. Bind off.
Back Panel
With Yarn A, ch 50.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *dc into next ch, sc* repeat from * to end, ch 1.
Rows 2-31: Work Seed Stitch. Bind off.
Make Two More Pillows
Repeat the Front + Back panels two more times — once with Yarn B and once with Yarn C — for a total of three crochet bobble pillows.
Assembly
Place the front (bobble) panel facing outward on top of the back panel. Starting in any corner, attach yarn by inserting your hook through both panels and pulling a loop through. Work 3 hdcs in the corner, always going through both panels.
Begin closing the pillow by working along the edge — 1 hdc in each stitch (through both panels) across. When you arrive at a corner, work 3 hdcs in the corner stitch. When you reach the side edges of the panels, evenly space approximately 40 stitches along each side.
Before fully closing, insert your pillow form. Continue the hdc seam to close. Bind off, weave in ends. Enjoy your finished crochet bobble pillow trio!
Tips for the Perfect Crochet Bobble Pillow
- Push bobbles to the front: when working a bobble, the puff naturally pops to the wrong side. Push it through to the front (right side) as you work.
- Pull bobble loops tight: the final “yarn over and pull through 6 loops” needs to be snug to make the bobble pop. Don’t be shy with tension.
- Mix yarn textures: for the most striking trio, use one smooth, one velvety, and one chunky chenille. The textural contrast is what makes the crochet bobble pillow pattern shine.
- Use stitch markers: mark the start of each row in the bobble sequence so you don’t lose track of where bobbles vs seed stitch go.
- Count after each row: always 49 stitches across. If your count drifts, fix it before continuing.
- Customize the trio: match your existing decor — cream + sage + dusty rose, or charcoal + camel + burgundy.
- Block before assembly: a gentle steam blocking flattens curling edges and makes the bobbles even more dimensional.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this crochet bobble pillow pattern take? About 6-10 hours per pillow, so 18-30 hours for the full trio. The seed stitch back panels fly; the bobble front takes more attention.
Can I make just one pillow? Yes! The pattern works perfectly for a single pillow — just pick one yarn and skip the trio.
What yarn should I use? Any worsted weight or chunky yarn works. For texture variation in a trio, pick yarns with different hands — one smooth, one velvety, one chunky chenille.
Can I make the pillows different sizes? Yes — adjust your starting chain (must be an even number) and add or remove rows to match your pillow insert.
Why does my bobble look flat? Either your yarn isn’t bulky enough, or your tension is too loose. Use chunky yarn and pull the final yarn-over snug.
Do I need a sewing machine? No — the entire crochet bobble pillow pattern is joined with crochet hdc seam stitches. No sewing required.
Can I sell finished pillows? Yes — small batch sales are allowed for personal income. Please credit SeeLoveShare as the designer.
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