Working with Bobbel / gradient yarn

Dear users, dear authors,
Bobbel yarn and gradient yarn are very popular. Fortunately, we have plenty of patterns here in the Crazypatterns shop that are perfect to make with Bobbel yarn. Discover them now.

@Autoren,
2–3 patterns per author are enough.
Don’t forget the link and image, as well as the usual information.

Tania scarf-shawl - a mix of scarf and shawl!



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A wonderful accessory in an unusual shape

The pattern includes a detailed description of the stitch pattern with around 20 detailed photos as well as a crochet chart - making it suitable for ambitious beginners (with basic knowledge) as well as experienced crochet pros.

You will need:

• 150 g gradient yarn/Bobbel, 4-ply (570 m)
• 1 size 4 crochet hook
• 1 sewing needle/embroidery needle for weaving in the ends

You should know how to:

• chain stitches
• slip stitches
• double crochet, front post double crochet
• treble crochet, decrease treble crochet stitches together
• crochet in rows

This triangular shawl is perfect for gradient yarns. The color gradients can be long or short—there are no limits to the play of colors.

Click here for the pattern.



This shawl is knitted with sock yarn, and I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that it is very easy to knit. You can even knit it while watching a thrilling TV crime drama. With 1 ball of sock yarn, you're all set.

Sheila Scarf - a unique lace pattern that’s an eye-catcher!


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The Sheila Scarf is a great project, even for beginners, because the pattern is forgiving of small mistakes.
The pattern includes a description of the stitch pattern, explanations with photos, and a crochet chart - making Sheila suitable for both beginners (with basic knowledge) and experienced crochet pros.


You will need:

• 200 g 4-ply gradient cake yarn (approx. 760 m)
• 1 size 4 crochet hook
• 1 sewing needle/embroidery needle for weaving in the ends

Dimensions (with the specified yarn):
Length: 225 cm
Width: 33 cm

You should know how to:

• chain stitches
• slip stitches
• double crochet
• foundation double crochet (explained in the pattern - it sounds more complicated than it is)
• crochet in rows

This scarf really shows off gradient colors, which come into their own especially well because it’s knitted diagonally.

You can find the pattern here.



The scarf has a narrow lace edge on one side, while the colors spread out over a large area on the other. Ideal for colorful sock yarns—one 100g skein is enough.

A simple brioche stitch pattern is used for this stole. It looks great in gradient yarns.

Click here for the pattern.



Easy and relaxing to knit!

Knitting Pattern Triangular Shawl CHIEMSEE WAVES




(To purchase/download, please click the image)

Finished measurements shown here in the picture: 150 cm x 65 cm (or your desired measurements) - also ideal for gradient yarns.
No gauge required.

Included in the download are:

• PDF knitting pattern, detailed, with pictures and explanations (21 pages) with a short version for printing
• PDF basic knitting techniques incl. crocheting chain stitches and slip stitches

The following knitting skills are used:
casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, increasing stitches from the strand between stitches, knitting through the back loop on the right and wrong sides, yarn overs, knitting stitches together, slip-slip-knit decreases, binding off stitches

Difficulty level: intermediate / easy for experienced knitters

Material:
Basically, any thin yarn of your choice with the appropriate needle size + one needle size larger than recommended on the yarn label can be used.
Used here: 50 g light turquoise + 50 g darker turquoise Ferner Wolle Merino Lace hand-dyed, 100% merino, 50 g – 250 m for needle size 2.0 to 3.0; used here: circular knitting needles size 3.0 with various cable lengths (60 cm for the beginning, then switch to 80 cm cable length), circular knitting needle size 4.0 at least 80 cm cable length; yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors; crochet hook size 2.5.

This charming "zigzag loop scarf" is knitted from one cake of wool
with a color gradient!

             click here for the pattern

The knitting pattern is easy and very well explained with pictures,
only knit stitches are needed for knitting.

Click here for the pattern 

Gradient yarn in a subtle colorway:

This dragon tail made from a 4-ply yarn cake (50% cotton / 50% acrylic) called “Zimtstern” by Traumgarne is also suitable for fashionable men.
If a scarf is preferred, the pattern can be adapted very easily and is also suitable for beginner knitters.

The amount of yarn needed depends on the desired size of the dragon tail / scarf.
Use 3.5–4 mm needles.

I hope you enjoy making it. 

My latest shawl, “Gentle Breeze,” is crocheted with 1 yarn cake.

It drapes beautifully thanks to the openwork pattern and feels wonderfully light and soft. This makes it very comfortable to wear and easy to style in many different ways.

Crocheted with 1 yarn cake (LL 800 m / 200 g) and a 3.00 mm hook.

Click here for the pattern



Suitable for beginners.
Required skills: chain stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, double treble crochet
Detailed description as a PDF file with text, crochet chart, and step-by-step photos.

2 bobbels are needed for this casual
"Cappuccino" poncho—versatile, cuddly soft, and simply beautiful.

Thanks to two cleverly placed buttons, this poncho is a true
master of transformation. Since the buttons fit through the lace pattern, there is
no need to work in buttonholes—so the buttons can be fastened at any
spot you like, creating a wide variety of
ways to wear it!

Go to the pattern here

Two Woolly Hugs BOBBEL-COTTON (50% cotton, 50% polyacrylic, yardage = 800 m/200 g) in color no. 02 were used for the poncho.

Detailed description as a PDF file with text, crochet chart, and step-by-step photos.

The “Elegancia” infinity scarf is wonderful for a Bobbel!

The infinity scarf shown here was crocheted with 1,000 m of 3-ply gradient yarn and a 3 mm hook. It can be wrapped around the neck twice as an accessory, or three times, making it wonderfully warm and ideal for the coming winter. 



You should be familiar with the following stitches: chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, treble crochet, and cluster stitches (If cluster stitches put you off: Don’t worry! They are explained in detail in a separate PDF file)

Click here for the pattern!

I hope you enjoy making it :) 

With this wonderfully warm neck warmer, nothing can go wrong—for men and women alike—on cold days...
...and it’s trendy too!
The lovely relief pattern adds stability and a braided texture.

Once you’ve crocheted the pattern repeat, you’ll have the hang of it—
even beginners will enjoy this pattern.

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet pattern.
For clarification, the pattern includes 1 crochet chart.
In addition, a template with an integrated schematic helps you through the crochet process.

When unrolled, the scarf has a size of about 27 x 96 cm.
However, it can easily be made smaller or larger as needed.
The included template and the gauge help with this.

And here’s the pattern and more details...

 

This shrug is finished in no time!
The wonderful textured pattern - 2 different crochet patterns alternate - invites you to snuggle up.

The cut of the soul warmer works entirely without decreases or increases...
... so it is also absolutely recommended for beginners!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, 2 charts in crochet chart form can be found in the pattern.
In addition, 3 diagrams help you through the crochet process - step by step.

This pattern is designed for sizes S/M/L/XL.
However, the pattern explains how the shrug can be very easily adjusted to any size.
The included cut and the gauge help with this!

And here is the pattern and more details...

 

Loose, colorful, and cozy, this batwing sweater comes along and brightens up any boring outfit in no
time!
With its wide batwing sleeves, it’s the perfect companion all year round—whether at home,
at the movies, or on a walk—it simply always fits!

And ... the matching wrist warmers are also available in our shop!
We’ve also put together a SAVINGS SET for you:
1 download = sweater + wrist warmers = EUR 0.40 saved!

This project is absolutely suitable for beginners , since the sleeves do not have to be worked separately.
This pattern is designed for sizes S/M and L/XL.
However, the included schematic and the gauge make it possible to work any size!

And here’s the pattern and more details...