Tunisian Crochet Bobble Border Blanket | The Ophelia

Discover the charm of ‘The Ophelia’, a luxurious Tunisian Crochet Bobble Border Blanket, through our comprehensive tutorial that blends the timeless elegance of Tunisian crochet with the playful texture of bobble stitches for a gorgeous addition to your home decor.

You can purchase a printable PDF of this pattern at our shop here or Etsy here.

Hey there, crochet lovers!

Today at ‘I Can Crochet That,’ we’re thrilled to share something special with you: our latest crochet creation, ‘The Ophelia’ blanket.

This isn’t just any blanket—it’s a cozy throw crafted with the unique charm of Tunisian crochet, complete with a playful bobble border that adds a touch of elegance to any room it graces.

Now, why do we adore Tunisian crochet so much?

Imagine combining the best of knitting and crochet into a superpower craft technique. That’s Tunisian crochet for you!

It creates a dense, warm fabric that’s perfect for blankets, and it’s super versatile. Whether you’re making a snuggly sweater or our Ophelia blanket, Tunisian crochet gives you a woven wonder that looks like it’s fresh off a loom.

What’s unique about Tunisian crochet, and why it’s our go-to for projects like ‘The Ophelia,’ is how it allows us to play with stitches that pop—quite literally!

The bobble stitch creates these adorable little “bumps” that stand out, giving your blanket texture and personality. It’s like your crochet hook is a magic wand, turning yarn into 3D art! There’s definitely something magical about the Tunisian bobble stitch.

So, grab your hooks and get ready to fall in love with the rhythmic motion of Tunisian crochet and the cuddly comfort of ‘The Ophelia’.

My Favorite Tunisian Crochet Hook Sets

Speaking of Tunisian crochet hooks, here are a few of my favorite sets:

Knitter’s Pride Bamboo Hooks Set

Knitter’s Pride Dreamz Set

Clover Interchangeable Tunisian Crochet Hook “Takumi” Combo Set – My second current favorite because the cord swivels

Tulip Carry T Interchangeable Bamboo Tunisian Hook Set – my first current favorite because the cord swivels and I love the small carrying case. It makes it easy to take this set with me anywhere.

You can purchase a printable PDF of this pattern at our shop here or Etsy here.

Tunisian Crochet Bobble Stitch

This isn’t the first time the Tunisian bobble stitch has made it into a crochet pattern here on I Can Crochet That.

Have you seen our Bobble shawl pattern? It’s made with yarn that has a slight sparkle to it. And when you add the bobbles to it, it becomes a shawl that screams luxury and elegance.

I gifted this shawl to someone, and now I think I need to make one for myself!

Tips & Tricks to Tunisian Crochet and the Bobble Stitch

Here are some tips and tricks to help you master Tunisian crochet and this stitch with ease:

Start with the Basics: If you’re new to Tunisian crochet, get comfortable with the foundation row and simple stitch before attempting the bobble stitch. This will make the process much smoother. We have quite a few crochet tutorials on our website that should help.

Consistent Tension: Tunisian crochet is known for its tighter tension. Keep your tension even but not too tight, especially when forming your bobbles so they can pop properly.

Use Stitch Markers: It can be helpful to place stitch markers on the last stitch of your Tunisian crochet project. That stitch can be tricky to see and understand where your hook needs to go. If you get that wrong, the edges of your project will be uneven.

Keep it Loose: When pulling through all the loops to create your bobble, do so with a gentle hand. Pulling too tight can make the bobble stiff and less pronounced.

Practice the Bobble: Before incorporating the bobble stitch into your project, practice it on a swatch. This will help you get the hang of the technique and ensure your bobbles are consistent.

Pop the Bobble Out: As you’ll see in the video tutorial, after crocheting the bobble and a few other stitches, I go back and pop the bobble out. You might have to do this several times to make sure your bobble pops and is on the right side. You’ll see what I mean once you practice it a few times.

Tunisian Crochet Bobble Stitch Tutorial

Tbs

(yo, insert hook into next stitch as for Tunisian knit stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through next 2 loops on hook) 5 times, yarn over, pull through next 5 loops on hook.

Stitches To Know for the Ophelia Blanket

Here are the Tunisian crochet stitches you need to know to make the Ophelia blanket:

• Tunisian crochet bobble stitch (video HERE)
• Tunisian crochet knit stitch (video HERE)
• Tunisian crochet full stitch (video HERE): this video shows the stitch with two colors, but the concept is the same with one color
• Tunisian crochet reverse stitch (video HERE)

You can purchase a printable PDF of this pattern at our shop here or Etsy here.

The Ophelia Blanket Pattern

Description: Wrap yourself in the warmth of ‘The Ophelia,’ a luxurious Tunisian crochet blanket crafted with worsted yarn and four different Tunisian stitches, finished with a playful bobble border for added texture—ideal for cozy winter evenings. Its heavy, comforting embrace makes it a must-have for the chilly season.

Notes:

• Finished size measures 49″ wide x 62″ long
• To change the length, add more full stitch rows
• Video tutorial for the Tunisian knit stitch is HERE
• Video tutorial for the Tunisian reverse stitch is HERE
• Video tutorial for the Tunisian full stitch is HERE
• Video tutorial for the Tunisian bobble stitch is HERE
• Video tutorial for border HERE
• Ch 1 for border does not count as a stitch
• If your edges do look really wonky, don’t worry! Your border will help it look nice and clean.

MATERIALS

HOOK(S)

7.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook with cable

6.0 mm regular crochet hook (for border)

YARN

Weight 4 • approx. 3,500 yds

Lion Brand Pound of Love, 3 1/2 skeins

Color: Vanilla

Purchase HERE on LionBrand.com or HERE on Amazon.com

NOTIONS

Scissors

Tapestry needle

GAUGE (4″ x 4″)

6 bobbles x 5 bobble rows (bobble section)

25 sts x 17 1/2 rows (full stitch rows)

ABBREVIATIONS

ch chain

rep repeat

yo yarn over

FwP Forward pass

RetP Return pass

Lts last Tunisian stitch

Tbs Tunisian bobble stitch

Tks Tunisian knit stitch

Tfs Tunisian full stitch

Trs Tunisian reverse stitch

Tslst Tunisian slip stitch

sc single crochet

dc double crochet

fpdc front post double crochet

bpdc back post double crochet

sk skip

st(s) stitch(es)

SPECIAL STITCHES

Tbs (Bobble Stitch)

(yo, insert hook into next stitch as for Tunisian knit stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through next 2 loops on hook) 5 times, yarn over, pull through next 5 loops on hook.

Video tutorial HERE

Tfs (Full Stitch)

Row 1: Insert hook through the very first space between the two vertical bars, pull up a loop. Pull up a loop in each space between vertical bars until you get to the last space. SKIP the last space. Insert hook into edge stitch (Lts), under both side loops and pull up a loop.

Row 2: Row 2: SKIP very first space, insert hook into second space between vertical bars and pull up a loop. Pull up a loop in each space between vertical bars, including the very last space. Insert hook into edge stitch (Lts), under both side loops and pull up a loop.

Video tutorial HERE

Tks (Knit Stitch)

Insert hook from right to left between the front and the back vertical bars of the next stitch, going through the entire fabric. Yarn over, pull up a loop.

Video tutorial HERE

Trs (Reverse Stitch)

Insert hook in back vertical bar, yo, pull up a loop.

Video tutorial HERE

Lts

insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch

Tslst (bind off row)

Insert your hook as you would for Tunisian Simple Stitch, Yo, and pull through a loop, as you are pulling through, also pull through the loop on the hook. You’ll have one loop on your hook. Continue to end

RetP

ch 1, (yo, pull through the next 2 loops) until only one loop remains on the hook

Video tutorial for border HERE

PATTERN

Foundation row Ch 149

Pull up a loop in the back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch (149 loops on hook), RetP

Row 1 Tks 1, *Tbs, Tks 5*, repeat from * to * until 3 sts left, Tbs 1, Tks 1, working the last st as for Lts, RetP (149 sts)

Rows 2 and 3 Tks across, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 4 Tks 4, *Tbs, Tks 5*, repeat from * to * until 6 sts left, Tbs, Tks 4, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Rows 5 and 6 Tks across, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 7 Repeat row 1

Rows 8 and 9 Repeat rows 2 and 3

Row 10 Repeat row 4

Rows 11 and 12 Repeat rows 2 and 3

Rows 13 Repeat row 1

Rows 14 and 15 Repeat rows 2 and 3

Rows 16 Repeat row 4

Rows 17 and 18 Repeat rows 2 and 3

Row 19 Repeat row 1

Rows 20 and 21 Repeat rows 2 and 3

Row 22 Repeat row 4

Rows 23 and 24 Repeat rows 2 and 3

Row 25 Repeat row 1

Rows 26 – 28 Tks across, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 29 Trs across, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Rows 30 – 218 Tfs across, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 219 Trs across, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Rows 220 and 221 Tks across, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Rows 222 – 247 Repeat rows 1 to 25

Row 248 Tks across, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Last row Tslst in each vertical bar across row to bind off, inserting hook as for Lts on the last st. Do not fasten off, continue to border.

Border

For the single crochet border section watch the video tutorial here

For the dc, fpdc and bpdc border section, watch the video tutorial here

Switch to 6 mm regular crochet hook for border

Round 1

ch 1, 2sc in same space, sc in each stitch down edge to corner, 2sc in last stitch, 2sc in first stitch; sc in each st across, 2sc in last st, 2sc in first stitch, sc in each stitch along edge, 2sc in last stitch, 2sc in first stitch, sc in each st across, 2sc in last stitch, slip stitch to first sc

For the rest of the border, follow the instructions in this video, but instead of doing 9 dc in corner, do 7 dc in corner

Here are the written out instructions:

Round 2

work dc in corner, work 3 more dc in same st, dc in next st, dc across to next corner

*work 7 dc in corner, dc in next st, dc across to next corner*, rep from * to * around blanket until you get to the first dc worked (which is a total of 4 dc in that corner), work 3 dc in same st as first dc (7 dc total in last corner), sl st to first dc, ch 2 (does not count as st)

Round 3

fpdc in first st, *bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st*, rep from * to * around entire blanket, sl st to first st of row, ch 2

Round 4

repeat round 3

Fasten off, weave in all ends

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