Snuggled in Bobbles Sweater
There’s nothing sweeter than a handmade sweater, especially one filled with soft bobbles and snuggly texture! The Snuggled in Bobbles Sweater is a free crochet pattern designed for kids in sizes 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, and 10. This raglan-style sweater combines a classic fit with playful bobble stitch accents for the perfect blend of cozy and cute.
It’s a fun project for confident beginners ready to try their first garment or for experienced crocheters looking for a relaxing make. Whether you’re crafting a special gift or adding to your child’s handmade wardrobe, this sweater is sure to become a favorite!
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Difficulty
This is an intermediate level pattern. This pattern uses a simple stitch pattern and some advanced shaping with short rows.
Finished Measurements
This sweater is designed to have a loose fit with approximately 10 cm (4") of ease. To select the correct size, measure around the widest part of the chest and add 10 cm (4").
Model pictured is wearing a size 6T and has a bust measurement of 58 cm (23 inches).
Centimeters given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10
Bust: 58 (63) 73 (74) 78
Sweater Length: 33 (35) 38 (43) 47
Sleeve Length: 22 (27) 29 (32) 35
Inches given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10
Bust: 22.5 (24.5) 28.5 (29) 30.5
Sweater Length: 13 (13.5) 14.5 (16.5) 18
Sleeve Length: 8.5 (10.5) 11.5 (12.5) 13.5
Yarn
This pattern combines two yarns held double: a sport weight (category 2) merino wool and a lace weight (category 1) mohair. The mohair adds a delicate, whimsical halo of fuzz to the sweater. If you prefer, you can skip the mohair, but be sure to check your gauge to ensure the perfect fit.
You will need the following amounts of a sport weight (2) yarn given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10
meters: 590 (670) 770 (890) 990
yards: 640 (730) 850 (960) 1100
Sample was made using Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino. Extra Fine Merino is a 100% wool, sport weight (2) yarn that contains 165 meters (180 yards) per 50 grams (1.75 oz).
You will also need the following amounts of a lace weight (1) mohair yarn given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10
meters: 710 (810) 940 (1100) 1200
yards: 780 (890) 1100 (1200) 1350
Sample was made using Hobbii Friends Kid Silk. Kid Silk is a 72% mohair, 25% silk, 3% wool, lace weight (1) yarn that contains 200 meters (218 yards) per 25 grams (0.9 oz).
These merino yarns and silk mohairs are great alternatives to the original Hobbii yarns. When held together, they create the same soft, luxurious texture and gentle halo—perfect for achieving the cozy look and feel of the Snuggled in Bobbles Sweater.
Merino Alternatives
Cascade 220 Superwash Sport Yarn
A soft, 100% superwash merino yarn in sport weight. Great stitch definition, good drape, and machine-washable for easier care.
~$6.50 per 100 g skein
Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering
A fingering-weight merino blend from Knit Picks. Soft, versatile, and suitable for garments, shawls, and projects needing lighter weight fabrics.
$17.99 per skein
Silk Mohair Alternatives
Rowan Kidsilk Haze
A luxurious blend of mohair and silk that adds a beautiful halo and sheen when held with another yarn. Perfect for creating that light, fluffy texture.
$18.00 / 25g ball
Drops Kid-Silk
A soft and airy blend of mohair and silk with a gorgeous drape. A great affordable choice that pairs beautifully with merino for a soft, cloud-like fabric.
$4.19 / 25g ball
Hook Size and Notions
Pattern Abbreviations
ch(s) - chain(s)
FLO - front loop only
PM - place marker
ps - puff stitch
rep - repeat
rnd(s) - round(s)
rs - right side
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet two together
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)
ws - wrong side
yo - yarn over
( ) - work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space
[ ] - work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
** - repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)
Special Stitches & Techniques
Puff stitch (ps)
Yo, insert hook into st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
Rep step 1 (5 loops on hook).
Rep step 1 (7 loops on hook)
Yo, pull through first 6 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).
Yo, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.
Crochet Ribbing
1. Chain specified number of stitches.
2. Single crochet in the second chain from hook, and in each remaining chain.
3. Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches along the sleeve cuffs, collar, or bottom of sweater.
4. Turn your work so you are working back up the single crochet stitches that were just made. Skip the two slip stitches, then single crochet in the back loops only of each single crochet stitch. Single crochet through both loops of the final single crochet stitch, chain 1, and turn.
5. Working back down the single crochet stitches that were just made, single crochet through both loops of the first stitch, then single crochet in the back loops only of the remaining stitches.
6. repeat steps 3 - 5 until each stitch along the sleeve cuffs, collar, or bottom of the sweater has been slip stitched into.
NOTE: When there is an even number of stitches, you will end up with 1 extra stitch to slip stitch into instead of 2. Slip stitch into this final stitch, turn your work to work back up the previous row of single crochet stitches, skip the 1 slip stitch, back loop only single crochet in each stitch, single crochet through both loops of the final stitch.
Fasten off.
Whip stitch the first and the last row together to close, then weave in ends.
Notes
This pattern is worked top down in a raglan style.
To make counting stitches easier for the yoke, stitch counts are given as the number of stitches between each stitch marker (the 4 stitches containing stitch markers are not included in the stitch count). The number of stitches between the stitch markers will be the same for each sleeve and the same for the front and the back portion of the sweater, so 2 stitch counts are given for each row as follows: {2T front and back, 2T sleeves (4T front and back, 4T sleeves) 6T front and back, 6T sleeves (8 front and back, 8 sleeves) 10 front and back, 10 sleeves sts}
For example: {30, 22 (30, 22) 34, 22 (34, 22) 34, 22 sts} means that for a 2T size there are 30 stitches in the front and back portions and 22 stitches in each sleeve
For the body and sleeves of the sweater, stitch counts are given as follows: {2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10 sts}.
Pattern is written as follows: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10
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