Paintbox Yarns Comfy Bobble Afghan Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Comfy Bobble Afghan

Project Overview

The Comfy Bobble Afghan is an intermediate-level crochet blanket and throw designed to create a cozy, textured piece with striking color blocking. This seamless, flat-worked afghan measures 70¾ inches wide by 98½ inches long (180cm x 250cm), making it a substantial throw suitable for draping over furniture or providing warmth during cooler months.

What Is Being Made

This project creates a large rectangular afghan blanket featuring a bobble stitch pattern worked in horizontal stripes. The finished piece combines multiple yarn colors in a coordinated palette to create visual interest and dimension throughout the throw.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The afghan is built from the bottom edge upward, allowing you to see the finished dimensions as you progress
• Seamless, flat-worked design: The entire piece is worked flat in rows rather than in the round, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a clean, unified fabric
• Striped colorwork: Horizontal stripes are created by changing yarn colors at regular intervals throughout the pattern
• Color changes: The pattern includes specific instructions for changing colors mid-row, with guidance on securing yarn ends by trapping them in subsequent stitches

Stitches Used

The Comfy Bobble Afghan utilizes fundamental crochet stitches to create its textured pattern:

• Chain stitch (ch): Used for foundation chains and turning chains between rows
• Single crochet (sc) / Double crochet (dc): US terminology, with UK equivalents of double crochet (dc) and treble (tr) noted in the pattern
• Double crochet (tr) / Treble (tr): Taller stitches that create the body of the pattern
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds or secure stitches as needed
• Bobble stitch: A textured stitch variation that creates the dimensional, bumpy surface characteristic of this afghan

Materials

Yarn: The pattern calls for Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted weight yarn, available exclusively through Lovecrafts. The color palette includes six coordinated shades:

• Racing Green (A) – 10 balls of 3.5oz/100g each
• Mustard Yellow (B) – 10 balls
• Blood Orange (C) – 4 balls
• Red Wine (D) – 9 balls
• Coffee Bean (E) – 7 balls
• Melon Sorbet (F) – 9 balls

This totals approximately 49 balls of yarn. The worsted weight provides a medium thickness suitable for creating a warm, durable throw blanket.

Tools and Notions:

• US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook – the recommended size for achieving proper gauge with this yarn weight
• Scissors – for cutting yarn when changing colors
• Large-eyed needle – for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the piece

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 17 rows to a 4-inch (10cm) square when worked in pattern using the US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the finished afghan to reach its intended dimensions of 70¾ inches by 98½ inches.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this project is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle color changes, stripe work, and textured stitches. The bobble stitch technique adds dimension but remains manageable for those with prior crochet experience.

Pattern Notes

The pattern uses US crochet terminology with UK equivalents provided in parentheses. Instructions include sizing information, with all measurements and stitch counts clearly marked. The pattern emphasizes using only the recommended Paintbox Yarns brand for consistent results, as yarn substitution may affect the final appearance and drape of the finished afghan.