Bobble Pop

NOW AVAILABLE also in German! These playful hand-warmers combine classic crochet granny squares, cute whimsical bobbles and plain stockinette stitch. The simple pattern is perfect for anyone new to crochet. SIZES 1 (2) **Recommended ease:** Little to no ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Hand Circumference:** 7 (8)" / 18 (20.5) cm. **Length:** 9.75 (10.75)" / 25 (27) cm.   MATERIALS **Yarn:** Approx. a total of 56 (60) g / 260 (279) yds / 238 (255) m of fingering-weight yarn. You need approx. the following amounts of fingering-weight yarn for each section: Granny Square (each): Approx. 1.5 (2) g / 6 (8) yds / 5.5 (7.5) m. Top and Bottom Cuffs: Approx. 48 (52) g / 216 (234) yds / 198 (214) m. Each 6-Row Colour Change of Cuff: Approx. 2–3 g / 10–12 yds / 9–10 m. The sample was made in a mix of var­ious fingering-weight yarns, such as Regia 4ply, Opal 4ply and West York‑shire Spinners Signature 4ply. For durability, woolen sock yarns withnylon work great. **Needles:** Size 1: US 1 / 2.25 mm 40" / 100 cm circular needles or DPNs. Size 2: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm  40" / 100 cm circular needles or DPNs. **Hooks:** Size 1: US B-1 / 2.25 mm for making granny squares.  Size 2: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm for making granny squares.  Both Sizes: US D-3 / 3.25 mm for making bobbles. **Notions:** Stitch marker.   GAUGE *Size 1* 32 sts x 40 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in bobble, after blocking. Granny Square measures 1.75 x 1.75" / 4.5 x 4.5 cm with US B-1 / 2.25 mm hook. *Size 2* 30 sts x 36 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.5 mm needles in bobble, after blocking. Granny Square measures 2 x 2" / 5 x 5 cm with US 1.5 / 2.5 mm hook. CONSTRUCTION These handwarmers feature crocheted granny squares. The squares are joined into a tube, then the stitches are picked up on the bottom and top, and completed by knitting in the round. Bobbles are added in an alternating pattern placement. The bobbles are made with a crochet hook.