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Granny SquaresGolden Meadow Bobbles Granny Square — Sunburst Bobble Pattern
Crochet the Golden Meadow Bobbles granny square: 7 rounds of bobble stitches in marigold gold, coral, and buttercream — an intermediate-friendly favorite.
Level IntermediateTime 1.5-2 HoursHook 5.0 mmYarn Worsted
About This Pattern
Golden Meadow Bobbles is a sunburst granny square that starts with a ring of texture and blooms outward into a soft, corner-square frame. What makes it special is the pair of bobble stitch rounds right at the center — instead of the usual smooth double crochet cluster, you get two rounds of nubby, dimensional bobbles that catch the light like little golden and coral beads before the square settles into familiar granny corners.
You'll work a magic ring start, two rounds of bobble stitches, and then four rounds of classic corner-and-chain-space granny construction, finished with a sturdy single crochet border. It's a great square for confident beginners ready to try their first bobble stitch, and a satisfying, textured change of pace for anyone who's already made plenty of plain granny squares.
Finished, it measures about 8 x 8 inches — three warm, honeyed colors stacked from a raised bobble center out to smooth corner rounds, with a neat single crochet edge to hold everything square. Make one as a mug rug, stitch a stack for a sunny throw pillow, or repeat it across a blanket for a warm, textured field of little suns.
Variations
Once you've made this square in the original marigold, coral, and buttercream, it's easy to reimagine. Swap in a deep rust, dusty plum, and cream for a moodier, autumn take, or try three shades of the same color family for a soft, tonal version where the bobbles do all the talking. If you'd like a smaller motif, drop down to a sport-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook for a coaster-sized square, or size up with bulky yarn and a 6.5 mm hook for a bold, quick-working square that's perfect for a chunky blanket. You can also carry one color straight through instead of fastening off each round, which trades the crisp color-blocked look for a softer, blended gradient effect.
I designed Golden Meadow Bobbles because I wanted a square that felt like texture first and color second. That first bobble round still makes me smile every time — you go from a flat little ring to a puffy crown of stitches in just one pass, and it reads instantly as something special. I love that the pattern eases you in: the ring and the bobbles are the trickiest part, and after that you're just building familiar granny corners, round by round, with a stitch count waiting for you at the end of every single one. It's the kind of square that looks far more advanced than it actually is to make.
Common mistakes
- Skipping the stitch count checks
- Each round ends with a number in parentheses for a reason — pause and count your stitches before starting the next round so a small error doesn't multiply.
- Losing track of the ch-3
- Remember the starting ch-3 counts as your first double crochet in every round; forgetting it will leave your stitch count one short at the end.
- Working bobbles too loosely
- Keep your tension snug on the bobble rounds so the stitches stand up and puff forward instead of flattening into the background.
- Missing a corner chain space
- From round 3 on, for the ch-2 corner spaces and work all three stitches into them — skipping one will pull your square out of shape.
Intermediate
Materials
- Worsted-weight yarn in 3 colors (marigold gold, warm coral, buttercream) — about 25–40 g total per square
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
How to Crochet the Golden Meadow Bobbles
An original sunburst design — every round below carries its exact math-verified stitch count.
- Round 1With marigold gold, in a magic ring: ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 1] 7 times; sl st to top of ch-3 to join (24)Step by step Step by step: Using marigold gold yarn, in a magic ring: make 3 chain stitches, 2 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, [3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch] 7 times; slip stitch to top of ch-3 to join.
- Round 2With warm coral, sl st into the next sp, ch 2, 4-dc bobble in the same sp, ch 3, [5-dc bobble in next sp, ch 3] 7 times; sl st to top of the first bobble (8)Step by step Step by step: Using warm coral yarn, slip stitch into the next space, make 2 chain stitches, 4-double crochet bobble in the same space, make 3 chain stitches, [5-double crochet bobble in next space, make 3 chain stitches] 7 times; slip stitch to top of the first bobble.
- Round 3With buttercream, sl st into the next sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp, ch 1] 3 times; sl st to top of ch-3 to join (36)
Step by step Step by step: Using buttercream yarn, slip stitch into the next space, make 3 chain stitches, (2 double crochet, make 2 chain stitches, 3 double crochet) in same space, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet in next space, make 1 chain stitch, [(3 double crochet, make 2 chain stitches, 3 double crochet) in next space, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet in next space, make 1 chain stitch] 3 times; slip stitch to top of ch-3 to join.
- Round 4With marigold gold, sl st to corner sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, ] 3 times; sl st to join (48)
Step by step Step by step: Using marigold gold yarn, slip stitch to corner space, make 3 chain stitches, 2 double crochet, make 2 chain stitches, 3 double crochet in same corner, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, [(3 double crochet, make 2 chain stitches, 3 double crochet) in corner space, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, ] 3 times; slip stitch to join.
- Round 5With warm coral, sl st to corner sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, ] 3 times; sl st to join (60)
Step by step Step by step: Using warm coral yarn, slip stitch to corner space, make 3 chain stitches, 2 double crochet, make 2 chain stitches, 3 double crochet in same corner, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, [(3 double crochet, make 2 chain stitches, 3 double crochet) in corner space, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, ] 3 times; slip stitch to join.
- Round 6With buttercream, sl st to corner sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, ] 3 times; sl st to join (72)
Step by step Step by step: Using buttercream yarn, slip stitch to corner space, make 3 chain stitches, 2 double crochet, make 2 chain stitches, 3 double crochet in same corner, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, [(3 double crochet, make 2 chain stitches, 3 double crochet) in corner space, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochet, make 1 chain stitch, ] 3 times; slip stitch to join.
- BorderWith marigold gold, sl st into the corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, [3 sc in the corner sp, (sc in next 3 sts, sc in next sp) 5 times, sc in next 3 sts] 4 times; sl st to the first sc (104)Step by step Step by step: Using marigold gold yarn, slip stitch into the corner ch-2 space, make 1 chain stitch, [3 single crochet in the corner space, (single crochet in next 3 stitches, single crochet in next space) 5 times, single crochet in next 3 stitches] 4 times; slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Important notes
💡 Gauge: the finished square is about 8 x 8 inches in Worsted weight yarn with a 5.0 mm hook. Tight crocheters can go up half a hook size; loose ones down half.
💡 Color plan: the sample uses marigold gold, warm coral, buttercream in round order — change colors with a slip-stitch join in the first stitch of the new round.
💡 Press a finger into the center of each bobble as you finish it to pop it toward the right side of the work, so the texture stays forward-facing.
💡 Weave in ends as you finish each colored round rather than saving them all for last — with three color changes, it keeps the back tidy and saves time at the end.
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FAQ
What size hook and yarn does this pattern use?
Golden Meadow Bobbles is written for worsted weight yarn with a 5.0 mm hook. Using this weight and hook combination will give you a finished square of about 8 x 8 inches.
Is this pattern good for trying my first bobble stitch?
Yes — it's rated intermediate specifically because of the bobble rounds, but the bobbles are worked in just two rounds early in the pattern. Once you're through round 2, the rest is familiar granny square construction.
Do I need to change colors every round?
The pattern is written with three colors rotating across the rounds, which is what gives it that layered sunburst look. You can also carry one color the whole way through if you'd rather skip the color changes — you'll just lose that banded effect.
How many of these squares do I need for a blanket?
That depends on the size you want, but as a guide, a lap-sized blanket made of 8-inch squares typically takes somewhere around 30 to 42 squares arranged in a grid. Lay a few out first to plan your dimensions before committing to a full set.
Why does my stitch count come out different from the pattern?
Check that you're counting the starting ch-3 as your first double crochet, since that's the most common place a stitch goes missing or gets doubled. Recount at the end of the round in question before moving on, using the number in parentheses as your guide.
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