Bobbles and Brambles Stitch

The Bobbles and Brambles stitch creates a nice firm fabric which is very suitable for jackets, cardigans and warm winter sweaters.

Abbreviations-
Cross 4: Drop long st on LH needle and let hang in front of work. Sl next 2 sts to RH needle. Drop 2nd long st. Insert LH needle into first dropped st, sl 2 sts on RH needle back to LH needle and insert LH needle into 2nd dropped st, k4.
wyif: Yarn in front
wyib: Yarn in back

Instructions for Bobbles and Brambles Stitch

Cast on a multiple of 5 stitches plus 1
A (bright blue)
B (light blue)

Cast on with A.
Preparation row (WS) With A, purl.
Row 1 (RS) With A, knit.
Row 2 With A, p1, *p1 wrap yarn twice around needle, p2, p1 wrap yarn twice around needle, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 3 With B, k1, *wyib sl 1 and drop extra wrap, k2, wyib sl 1 and drop extra wrap, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) all in next st; rep from *, end wyib sl 1 and drop extra wrap, k2, wyib sl 1 and drop extra wrap, k1.
Row 4 With B, p1, *wyif sl 1, p2, wyif sl 1, k5; rep from *, end wyif sl 1, p2, wyif sl 1, p1.
Row 5 With B, k1, *wyib sl 1, k2, wyib sl 1, p5; rep from *, end wyib sl 1, k2, wyib sl 1, k1.
Row 6 With B, p1, *wyif sl 1, p2, wyif sl 1, k2tog, k3tog, pass the 2nd st over first st on RH needle; rep from *, end wyif sl 1, p2, wyif sl 1, p1.
Row 7 With A, k1, *Cross 4, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 8 With A, p1, *p4, k1; rep from *, end p5.
Rows 9-10 With B, rep rows 1-2.
Rows 11-14 With A, rep rows 3-6.
Rows 15-16 With B, rep rows 7-8.
Rows1-16 form the pattern

Knitting Pattern Abbreviations

The Knitting Wool Store Knitting Stitches Bobbles and Brambles Stitch