Sweater Knitting Patterns
Free Pattern: The Nebula Bobble Sweater
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July 11, 2026
Free Pattern: The Nebula Bobble Sweater
Dive into the cosmos with the Nebula Bobble Sweater, a celestial-inspired garment that combines the mystique of deep space with the tactile delight of bobbles. This sweater features a swirling pattern of blue and purple hues, reminiscent of a distant galaxy. Perfect for stargazers and dreamers, this cozy, oversized sweater is a delightful addition to your handmade wardrobe.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: DK weight yarn in deep blue, royal purple, and lavender
- Needles: US 6 (4mm) knitting needles
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Step-by-Step Instructions
Back Panel
- Using the deep blue yarn, cast on 110 stitches.
- Work in 2x2 ribbing (knit 2, purl 2) for 2 inches.
- Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and incorporate random bobbles every 10 stitches using the royal purple yarn. To make a bobble:
- Knit into the same stitch 4 times, then pull the yarn through all 5 stitches on the needle.
- Continue knitting until the piece measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge.
- To shape the shoulders, bind off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 6 rows.
Front Panel
- Repeat the back panel instructions, but in the center, add a nebula swirl motif using the intarsia technique with deep blue, royal purple, and lavender yarns. To do this:
- Plan your design on graph paper, marking where each color will go.
- When you reach the motif area, switch yarns according to your design, ensuring to twist the yarns at the color changes to avoid holes.
Sleeves
- For each sleeve, cast on 50 stitches using deep blue yarn.
- Work in 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches.
- Switch to stockinette stitch, incorporating scattered bobbles using royal purple yarn. Increase 1 stitch at each end every 6th row until you have 80 stitches.
- Knit until the sleeve measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge.
Assembly
- With the right sides facing each other, sew the shoulder seams together.
- Set in the sleeves by aligning the sleeve caps with the armholes and sewing them in place.
- Sew the side seams from the bottom of the sweater to the end of the sleeves.
- Pick up stitches around the neckline using deep blue yarn and knit 1 inch of ribbing (2x2) for a finished edge.
Congratulations! You have now completed your Nebula Bobble Sweater. Wear it proudly as you explore the cosmos of your creativity!
