Crochet Briones Bobble Sweater

The Crochet Briones Bobble Sweater is an absolute delight! This charming sweater features beautiful bobble stitches that add a fun and textured look to your outfit. Perfect for cozy evenings or a casual day out, this sweater combines style and comfort effortlessly. The intricate crochet detailing adds a touch of elegance, making it a standout piece in your wardrobe.

#5 bulky weight yarn, see chart below for specifics by size.

• 6.5 mm/US size K-10.5 hook, or hook needed to meet gauge.
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

The length of your ribbing will be the width of your panel. If you would like a snugger fit, go down a size. For a looser fit, go up a size. To customize further, crochet as many ribbing rows as needed.

Ch 7,

Row 1. Hdc in 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn. [6 sts]

Row 2. Ch 1, in tlo hdc in each st across, turn. [6 sts]

Rep Row 2 for 37 (41, 45, 51, 55, 59, 65, 69, 73) rows total = 16.25” [18, 20, 22.5, 24.25, 26, 28.5, 30.5, 32] in (41.5 [45.5, 50, 57, 61.5, 66, 72.5, 77.5, 81.5] cm) long.

Row 1. Turn, and work on long edge of ribbing. Ch 1, place 1 hdc into the side of each ribbing row, turn. 37 [41, 45, 51, 55, 59, 65, 69, 73 sts]

Row 2. (WS) Ch 1, in same st hdc and next 17 [19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35 sts], bo in next st, hdc in last 18 [20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36] sts, turn. 37 [41, 45, 51, 55, 59, 65, 69, 73 sts]

Row 3. (RS) Ch 1, in same st hdc and in each stitch across, turn.

Row 4. (WS) Ch 1, in same st hdc and next 16 [18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34 sts], bo in next st, hdc in next st, bo in next st, hdc in last 17 [19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35 sts], turn. 37 [41, 45, 51, 55, 59, 65, 69, 73 sts]

Row 5. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each stitch across, turn.

Rep Rows 2-5: 5 [5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8] more times, until front panel length is 17” [17, 19, 19, 19, 19, 21, 21, 21] in (43 [43, 48, 48, 48, 48, 53, 53, 53]cm) including the ribbing. See note below.

*To lengthen your panel add more reps of Rows 2-5 here. V-neck/shoulders are worked over last 5” [5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7] in (13 [13, 13, 13, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18] cm)

Last 2 rows before v-neck/shoulders rep Rows 2-3.

Row 1. (WS) Ch 1, in same st hdc and in each st across, turn. 18 [20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36 sts]

Row 2. Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across, turn. 17 [19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35 sts]

Row 3. Ch 1, in same st hdc and in each st across, turn. 17 [19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35 sts]

Row 4. Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across, turn. 16 [18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34 sts]

XS-L:

Rows 5-10. Rep rows 3-4, until 13 [15, 17, 20 sts] left = 5.75” [6.5, 7.5, 8.75] in (14.5 [16.5, 19, 22] cm) wide.

XL-5X:

Rows 5-14. Rep rows 3-4, until 22 [22, 25, 27, 29 sts] left = 9.75” [9.75, 11, 12, 12.75] in (25 [25, 28, 30.5, 32.5] cm) wide.

Cut yarn, leave a long tail for seaming.

On WS, skip center st # 19 [21, 23, 26, 28, 30, 33, 35, 37], join yarn with sl st to next st.

Row 1. Ch 1, in same st hdc and next 17 [19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35 sts], turn. 18 [20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36 sts]

Row 2. Ch 1, in same st hdc and in each st until 2 sts left, hdc2tog, turn. 17 [19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35 sts]

Row 3. Ch 1, in same st hdc and in each st across, turn. 17 [19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35 sts]

Row 4. Ch 1, in same st hdc and in each st until 2 sts left, hdc2tog, turn. 16 [18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34 sts]

XS-L:

Rows 5-10. Rep rows 3-4, until (13, 15, 17, 20 sts) left = 5.75” [6.5, 7.5, 8.75] in (14.5 [16.5, 19, 22] cm) wide.

XL-5X:

Rows 5-14. Rep rows 3-4, until (22, 22, 25, 27, 29 sts) left = 9.75” [9.75, 11, 12, 12.75] in (25 [25, 28, 30.5, 32.5] cm) wide.

Cut yarn, leave a long tail for seaming.

Ch 7,

Row 1. Hdc in 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn. (6 sts)

Row 2. Ch 1, in tlo hdc in each st across, turn. (6 sts)

Rep Row 2 for 37 (41, 45, 51, 55, 59, 65, 69, 73) rows total= 16.25” [18, 20, 22.5, 24.25, 26, 28.5, 30.5, 32] in (41.5 [45.5, 50, 57, 61.5, 66, 72.5, 77.5, 81.5] cm) long.

Row 1. Turn, and work on long edge of ribbing. Ch 1, place 1 hdc into the side of each ribbing row, turn. 37 [41, 45, 51, 55, 59, 65, 69, 73 sts]

Row 2. Ch 1, in same st hdc and in each st across, turn.

Rep Row 2 until back panel length is 17” [17, 19, 19, 19, 19, 21, 21, 21] in (43 [43, 48, 48, 48, 48, 53, 53, 53]cm), including the ribbing. If you lengthened the front panel, then be sure the back panel matches it in length now.

Make 2. Sleeves are worked in the round. You will join with a sl st and turn each round.

Sleeve length is designed to be bracelet length (a few inches above the wrist). You can alter the length easily by adding more rounds.

Since sleeve is worked bottom up, to check fit you can try it on as you go.

Rnd 1. Fhdc 22 [24, 24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 30, 30] or ch 23 [25, 25, 27, 27, 29, 29, 31, 31] and hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, join and turn. 22 [24, 24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 30, 30 sts]

Rnd 2. Ch 1, in same st hdc, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each st around, join and turn. 23 [25, 25, 27, 27, 29, 29, 31, 32 sts]

Rnd 3. Ch 1, in same st hdc and in each st around, join and turn.

Rep Rnds 2-3 increasing to 28 [32, 34, 37, 37, 41, 41, 46, 46 sts] = sleeve width measures 12.5” [14, 15, 16.5, 16.5, 18, 18, 20.25, 20.25] in (32 [35.5, 38, 42, 42, 45.5, 45.5, 51.5, 51.5] cm). If desired, add more increase rounds to widen your sleeve.

Once sleeve is to width, continue to rep Rnd 3 until sleeve is a total of 27 [29, 31, 31, 33, 33, 35, 37, 37] rnds long and measures 13.5” [14.5, 15.5, 15.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17.5, 18.5, 18.5] in (34.5 [37, 39.5, 39.5, 42, 42, 44.5, 47, 47] long, or to desired length.

Cut yarn, leave a long tail for seaming.

Place front panel on top of back panel with RS together.

Use long tail left, or a length of matching yarn, and a yarn needle for seaming. Use a mattress stitch to sew pieces together.

Working on the WS, sew panels together at the sides. Start at the bottom and sew up sides, leave 6” [7, 7.5, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10] in (15 [18, 19, 20.5, 20.5, 23, 23, 25.5, 25.5] cm) open for sleeve armhole.

Sew front panel shoulders to back panel, matching st for st.

With sweater body still WS out and sleeves RS out, slide sleeve into sweater.

Line up wide end of sleeve to armhole opening.

Sew sleeve to armhole opening.

Rep for other sleeve.

I prefer how the neckline looks without any other sts. However, if you like, join yarn, ch 1 and sc evenly around the neckline, sl st to first st.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.