Bobbled Hearts Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

If you’re looking for my “Hearts Puff Stitch Baby Blanket” or my “Bundles of Love Baby Blanket” you’re in the right place! I’ve updated and improved the pattern and given it a new name: “Bobbled Hearts Baby Blanket.“

I’ve rewritten the instructions to make them even easier to follow and more consistent with my other designs. Plus, the revised pattern now includes details on how to adjust the size, so you can make it into the perfect blanket for any occasion!

Bobbled Hearts Baby Blanket

Learn how to crochet a blanket with hearts and bring love into every stitch with this delightful Bobbled Hearts Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern!

It’s a fun and easy-to-follow pattern that looks absolutely stunning once finished. The raised hearts add a real WOW factor and make the blanket extra special.

The pattern includes detailed written instructions and there’s a video tutorial. Whether you’re a confident beginner or an experienced crocheter, you’ll love the process of crocheting this delightful blanket and you’ll also love showing it off.

The size is completely customizable – make it as a sweet baby blanket or create a larger crochet throw blanket for a thoughtful handmade gift.

This versatile pattern is perfect for so many occasions. Looking for a baby shower gift that’s truly memorable? Want a newborn blanket pattern that will become a cherished keepsake? Or maybe you’re searching for a unique crochet afghan design to add warmth and texture to your home. No matter the purpose, this Bobbled Hearts Crochet Baby Blanket is an excellent choice that combines beauty, comfort, and love.

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Pattern Details (Size, Yarn, Hook & Notes) 

Skill Level

Easy to Intermediate

Size

The pattern creates a blanket that is approximately 36” wide and 45“ high. Instructions for adjusting the size are included in the pattern.

Materials

Yarn: Any size 3 (light) yarn. You will need approximately 1,670 yds in total.

I used Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads in the color “Soft Lilac.” This yarn is size 3 (light) and 100% acrylic. A skein is 446 yds / 408 m and 5 oz / 141 g. I used 4 skeins.

Crochet Hook Size: H/8 (5.00 mm).

Other Materials: Yarn needle, scissors and a measuring tape. Optional: stitch markers.

Terminology

This pattern is written for right-handed crochet using standard US terminology. If you’re more familiar with UK terms, here’s my US to UK Conversion Chart. 

Abbreviations

• ch/chs = chain/chains
• dc = double crochet
• RS = right side (front)
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch 
• sk = skip
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• tr = triple/treble crochet
• WS = wrong side (back)

Gauge

Exact sizing is not important. For reference, 4” x 4” = 14 sts and 13 rows. Pattern for gauge swatch: Ch 21. Follow the Blanket Body instructions for Row 1 and Row 2. Repeat Row 2 until work measures over 5” high.

Pattern Notes

• Chains never count as stitches. 
• Always work into the first stitch (the stitch attached to the chain) unless instructed to skip it.
• All rows of the blanket body have 110 stitches.
• When the pattern says something like:
  “[Sc. Dc.] x 5 (across 10 sts),” this means: Sc in the next st. Dc in the next st. Continue repeating: “sc in the next st, dc in the next st” a total of 5 times and until a total of 10 sts are made (5 sc and 5 dc).
• On right side (RS) rows, the front of the blanket will be facing you where the Bobbles will be shown. On wrong side (WS) rows, the back will be facing you. All Bobbles are made on wrong side rows (but are only shown on the front). 

Special Stitch

Bobble: A “Bobble” in this pattern is a double crochet five together (dc5tog) into the same stitch. 

Here is how to do it: Yarn over (YO), insert your hook into the next stitch, YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). YO, pull yarn through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook). YO, insert your hook into the same stitch, YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). YO, pull yarn through 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook). YO, insert your hook into the same stitch, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). YO, pull yarn through 2 loops on hook (4 loops on hook). YO, insert your hook into the same stitch, YO and pull up a loop (6 loops on hook). YO, pull yarn through 2 loops on hook (5 loops on hook). YO, insert your hook into the same stitch, YO and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook). YO, pull yarn through 2 loops on hook (6 loops on hook). YO, pull yarn through all 6 loops on hook. This completed Bobble counts as 1 stitch. 

The next stitch after making a Bobble is always a single crochet. When making your single crochet in the next stitch, push the Bobble to the front (away from you) and crochet tightly as you make the single crochet stitch. 

When working into a Bobble from the previous row, you will always be making a single crochet stitch into the Bobble. Treat the Bobble like any other stitch and make the one single crochet stitch normally into the top two loops of the Bobble stitch.

How to Adjust the Size

The number of starting chains determines the width and the number of rows determines the height. 

To adjust the width, make more or less starting chains in multiples of 44 + 23 (meaning to take any number that you can divide by 44 and add 23 to that number i.e. 88 + 23 = 111 starting chains required).

For reference, making 111 starting chains creates a blanket that is approximately 33” wide (without the border).

To adjust the height, complete Rows 1 – 36 as many times as you would like then finish with Rows 1 – 18. 

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Video Tutorial

Watch the video tutorial below or keep scrolling down for the written instructions and chart.

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How to Crochet the Bobbled Hearts Blanket – Pattern Instructions

Blanket Body

The pattern chart at the end of the pattern below under “Pattern Chart.”

Start: Ch 111.

For Row 1 (only), work into the back ridge loops. 

Row 1 (RS): In the second ch from hook, sc. 

In the next ch, dc. 

*In the next ch, sc. In the next ch, dc.* 

Repeat from * to * across. 

(Reminder: all rows have 110 sts not counting chs).

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 and turn.

In the first st (the last dc from the previous row), sc. 

In the next st (the last sc from the previous row), dc. 

*In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc.* 

Repeat from * to * across. 

Row 3 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Note: To keep Rows 4 -36 concise, the pattern no longer says: “in the next st.” Always work 1 st in the next st (and, always work into the first st of each row).

Row 4 (WS): Ch 1 and turn.

*[Sc. Dc.] x 5 (across 10 sts). 

Sc. Bobble.

[Sc. Dc.] x 16 (across 32 sts).*

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 5 (across 10 sts).

Sc. Bobble.

[Sc. Dc.] x 5 (across the last 10 sts).

Explanation of Row 4: 

• Ch and 1 and turn your work.
• The “*” marks where you will start to repeat the instructions from * to * later in the row. 
• Sc in the first st. Dc in the next (the 2nd) st. Continue repeating sc in the next st, dc in the next st until a total of 10 sts are made (5 sc and 5 dc).
• Sc in the next st. (11 sts made in the row).
• Make a Bobble in the next st. (12 sts made in the row).
• Sc in the next st. Dc in the next st. Continue repeating sc in the next st, dc in the next st until a total of 32 sts are made (16 sc and 16 dc). (44 sts made in the row).
• The “*” marks the end of the instructions that you will repeat from * to *.
• Complete the instructions from * to * until you have 22 sts left in the row.
• Follow these steps for the last 22 sts:
  • Sc in the next st. Dc in the next st. Continue repeating sc in the next st, dc in the next st until a total of 10 sts are made (5 sc and 5 dc). (There are now 12 sts left in the row). 
  • Sc in the next st. (11 sts left).
  • Make a Bobble in the next st. (10 sts left).
  • Sc in the next st. Dc in the next st. Continue repeating sc in the next st, dc in the next st until a total of 10 sts are made (5 sc and 5 dc).

There are a total of 110 sts made in the row.

Row 5 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 6 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 4 (across 8 sts).

Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 15 (across 30 sts).*

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 4 (across 8 sts).

Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 4 (across the last 8 sts).

Row 7 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 8 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 3 (across 6 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 3 (across 6 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 14 (across 28 sts).* 

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 3 (across 6 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 3 (across 6 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 3 (across the last 6 sts).

Row 9 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 10 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 5 (across 10 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 13 (across 26 sts).*

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left.

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 5 (across 10 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across the last 4 sts). 

Row 11 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 12 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).

Sc. Bobble.

[Sc. Dc.] x 13 (across 26 sts).*

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left.

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across the last 4 sts).

Row 13 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 14 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).

Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 13 (across 26 sts).*

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left.

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across the last 4 sts).

Row 15 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 16 (WS): Repeat Row 8. 

Rows 17 – 21: Repeat Row 2.

Row 22 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 16 (across 32 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 5 (across 10 sts).* 

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 11 (across the last 22 sts).

Row 23 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 24 (WS): Ch 1 and turn.

*[Sc. Dc.] x 15 (across 30 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 4 (across 8 sts).*

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 11 (across the last 22 sts).

Row 25 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 26 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 14 (across 28 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 3 (across 6 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 3 (across 6 sts).* 

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 11 (across the last 22 sts).

Row 27 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 28 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 13 (across 26 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 5 (across 10 sts). 

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).*

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 11 (across the last 22 sts).

Row 29 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 30 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 13 (across 26 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).

Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).*

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 11 (across the last 22 sts).

Row 31 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 32 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. 

*[Sc. Dc.] x 13 (across 26 sts).

Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. Sc. Dc. Sc. Bobble. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 2 (across 4 sts).*

Repeat from * to * across until there are 22 sts left. 

[Sc. Dc.] x 11 (across the last 22 sts).

Row 33 (RS): Repeat Row 2.

Row 34 (WS): Repeat Row 26.

Rows 35 & 36: Repeat Row 2.

Rows 37 – 72: Repeat Rows 1* – 36. 

Rows 73 – 108: Repeat Rows 1* – 36.

Rows 109 – 126: Repeat Rows 1* – 18.

*Note about repeating Row 1: when repeating the pattern, instead of following the written instructions for Row 1 (which says to work into the chs), follow the instructions for Row 2 for the first row. 

To adjust the height, repeat Rows 1 – 36 more or less times and then repeat Rows 1 – 18.

After reaching your desired height, do not fasten off. Proceed to the Blanket Border instructions.

Blanket Border

Border Round 1 (WS): Ch 1. Do not turn(the wrong side should be facing you). 

SIDE (DOWN): Sc evenly down the side.

Exact st placement and exact number of sts are not important. The goal is to have evenly-spaced sc sts down (and up) the side. Work into sts (under 1 loop or 2) at the end of each row.

BOTTOM – In the first ch across the bottom, make 3 sc in the same ch (first corner made). Sc in each ch across the bottom until there is 1 ch left. 

In the last ch, make 3 sc in the same ch (second corner made).

SIDE (UP) – Sc evenly up the side (same as working down the side).

TOP – In the first st across the top, make 3 sc in the same st (third corner made). 

Sc in each st across the top until there is 1 st left. 

In the last st, make 3 sc in the same st (fourth corner made).

Border Round 2 (RS): Ch 1 and turn. 

Sk the first st (the st attached to the ch – this is the sl st that joined the previous round and never gets worked into).

Sc in each st around except at the corners. 

At each corner, in the corner st (the middle of the 3 sc sts made in the previous round), make 3 sc in the same st. 

Sl st into the first sc made in the round to join.

Border Round 3 (WS): Repeat Border Round 2. 

Border Round 4 (RS): Ch 1 and turn.

Sk the first st. 

In the next st, sc. In the next st, tr. 

[*In the next st, sc. In the next st, tr.* 

Repeat from * to * until the corner st (the middle of the 3 sc sts made in the previous round). 

Your last st before the corner st should be a tr. If your last st is a sc, add a tr in the same st (so your last st before the corner will be (sc, tr) in the same st). 

In the corner st, (sc, tr, sc) in the same st. 

In the next st (after the corner st), tr.]

Complete the instructions from [ to ] a total of 4 times.

After making a tr in the st after the fourth corner st…

*In the next st, sc. In the next st, tr.* 

Repeat from * to * until back at the first st made in the round. Your last st of the round should be a tr. If your last st is a sc, add a tr in the same st (so your last st is (sc, tr) in the same st).

Sl st into the first sc made in the round to join. 

Border Round 5 (WS): Ch 1 and turn.

Sk the the first st.

In the next st (the top of the last tr from the previous round), sc. 

In the next st (the top of the last sc from the previous round), tr.

[*In the next st, sc. In the next st, tr.* 

Repeat from * to * until the corner st (the middle tr made in the corner in the previous round). 

In the corner st, (sc, tr, sc) in the same st. 

In the next st, tr.] 

Complete the instructions from [ to ] a total of 4 times.

After making a tr in the st after the fourth corner st…

*In the next st, sc. In the next st, tr.* 

Repeat from * to * until back at the first st made in the round.

Sl st into the first sc made in the round to join.

Border Round 6 (RS): (Note: in this round (only), instead of working in opposite sts, you will work in the same st – i.e. sc in the sc of the previous round). 

Ch 1 and turn. 

Sk the first st.

In the next st (the last tr from the previous round), tr. 

In the next st (the last sc from the previous round), sc. 

[*In the next st, tr. In the next st, sc.* 

Repeat from * to * until the corner st (the middle tr made in the corner in the previous round). 

In the corner st, (tr, sc, tr) in the same st. 

In the next st, sc.] 

Complete the instructions from [ to ] a total of 4 times.

After making a sc in the next st after the fourth corner…*In the next st, tr. In the next st, sc.* 

Repeat from * to * until back at the first st made.

Your last st should be a sc.

Sl st into the first tr made in the round to join. 

Border Round 7 (WS): Ch 1 and turn.

Sk the first st. 

In the next st (the last sc from the previous round), tr. 

In the next st (the last tr from the previous round), sc. 

[*In the next st, tr. In the next st, sc.* 

Repeat from * to * until the corner st (the middle sc made in the corner in the previous round). 

In the corner st, (tr, sc, tr) in the same st. 

In the next st, sc.]

Complete the instructions from [ to ] a total of 4 times.

After making a sc in the next st after the fourth corner… *In the next st, tr. In the next st, sc.*

Repeat from * to * until back at the first st made.

Sl st into the first tr made in the round to join. 

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends. 

Blocking (Optional)

Blocking can help shape your blanket and even out any irregularities. To block your finished blanket, soak it briefly in water, pin it on blocking boards and leave it to dry. Alternatively, pin it on blocking boards, spray it with water and leave it to dry. 

Pattern Chart

Pattern Chart Notes:

• The chart is read from right to left on every row. 
• At the start of each row, ch 1 and turn.
• For a blanket that is approximately 42″ high (without the border), complete Rows 1 – 36 three times in total, then complete Rows 1 – 18.
• To adjust the height, complete Rows 1 – 36 as many times as you would like then finish with Rows 1 – 18. 

Pattern Chart Legend:

• White Square = single crochet
• Grey Square = double crochet
• Black Dot = Bobble

If Adjusting the Size:

If you are adjusting the size of the blanket: columns 1 to 44 of the Pattern Chart are the stitches you will be repeating across the row until there are 22 stitches left in the row. Then, follow the chart for columns 89 to 110 to complete the row. 

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