We usually have a Charlie Brown tree that’s too weak to support a garland. But this year we pulled out the fake tree so I got to make a garland!
This chunky crochet garland is actually based off THIS more detailed bubble puff garland tutorial that I shared a few years ago. I really should have gone back to review it because I completely forgot my tip for saving you from a hand cramp.
In this video I make the bubble puff stitch by yarning over. Well…if you yarn under (like my older video shows), the yarn doesn’t slip off as easily, and your hand doesn’t have to work as hard. Either method achieves the end result, so I suppose do what you prefer.
This project is also very beginner friendly. If you’re brand new to crochet, you can check out my crochet basics series HERE.
You can use any sized yarn to make a bubble puff garland, but for this one, I used a chunky, super bulky yarn that gives it a nice full, squishy look.
Materials
- Super Bulky Yarn*
- K or 6.50 mm hook
Material Notes
*I used Wool Ease Thick and Quick, category 6 or super bulky yarn from Lion Brand in the color fisherman.
*I used two 170 g/ 106 yard skeins to create enough garland to fill our 7 foot tree.
*You can use any kind of yarn, but I find that the yarns with wool in them aren’t as shiny and give a more luxe feel to the garland.
Sizing
A 106 yard skein of Wool Ease Thick and Quick yields a garland approximately 28-29 ft. long.
This may vary by yarn type and by crocheter. I don’t list a gauge because it doesn’t really apply here, but if you crochet looser or tighter than me, this may affect the finished length of the garland in comparison to my measurements. Hopefully it can provide a helpful reference point.
Video Tutorial
This is a short tutorial I shared on instagram as well (I’m @deliacreates over there).
The video should have already popped to the side or top of your screen, but if it hasn’t it should play here. Please note that the tutorial will play after the initial ads.
Written Tutorial
Note: I did not include a gauge because you don’t really need one. I’m not using abbreviations either because you are only using two stitches on repeat. The best part about this project is that you can make it what and how you want it to be. Make the bubble puff stitches bigger or smaller, thinner or thicker…it’s all up to you!
Chain 1.
Extend the size of the loop on your hook up about 1 inch. Yarn over (or under) insert your hook into the chain you just worked, yarn over, and pull up the yarn to match the first loop. Repeat this two more times for a total of three times. You should end up with 7 tall loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull the yarn through all seven loops. Chain 1 to close the bubble stitch.
Chain 1 and repeat the process until you work your way through the entire skein of yarn and you’ve created a chunky bubble puff stitch garland.
Then tie off the end and trim it if needed.
That’s it!
It took me about two hours complete one skein of yarn.
It’s a fun project to do while you watch holiday movies and it sure beats stringing popcorn! 😉
You can connect both skeins of yarn into one long garland…perhaps with this magic knot…but I like to keep the garlands separate so I can more easily hang them elsewhere for other occasions.
For more tips and a more detailed video, visit the bubble puff garland tutorial.
This came up as a suggested post on Instagram and I’m so glad to find you and add my follow! I picked up some cranberry chunky yarn today and I’m getting started right now. Thank you!!
We have bad weather coming, or so they say. Just in case I can’t leave the house, I ran to the yarn shop and picked up two skeins to make this garland. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
That is the cutest Harland I have ever seen! Thanks for the inspiration!
Cheers,
Jenn // http://www.shawave.com
This was such an easy project! I needed something to keep myself busy, and this was perfect! Thank you!
I am so glad this showed up on my Pinterest! This is absolutely perfect and adorable. Your tree was absolutely beautiful. I look forward to doing this and teaching my daughter and daughter-in-law’s. I do broomstick lace crochet for lap and baby blankets, and scarves. So excited to make this thank you so much for a great tutorial hand written is perfect also. Many blessings from Angie and Alabama.
I have never done broomstick lace crochet. That sounds so cool! Thank you for your kind comment. I hope you enjoy making some garlands with your daughters!
Adorable! Just finished my first skein.
yay!!
This is beautiful….but my tree is small. The scale of this garland would be too large. Could you make it in a smaller scale for a small 4 ft Christmas tree? If so….what weight yarn and hook size.
Thank you.
Great question. Yes. You can do this with any size yarn. I show you how to use smaller hooks and lighter weight yarns for smaller garlands in this post: https://www.deliacreates.com/bubble-puff-crochet-garland-video-tutorial/
Late reply, but I just came across this website. I recycled a white baby blanket project that someone started and passed on to me. The yarn is thin, so I doubled my yarn to make the puffs thicker. I have a lot of this white yarn, so tripling the yarn would have worked as well. The garland looks beautiful on the tree and I got to use up my current stash. Thank you for the idea!
What a great idea to double up the yarn and reuse it!
Would love to try this but there are so many ads that it’s nearly impossible to read the article. The reader experience is difficult.
Thank you for your feedback. I don’t charge for new patterns. Ads are the way I am able to provide this content for free and still help provide for my family. I may add some ad free printables for a fee in the future.
Love this! I put Grinch colored wood beads in between. I will use it on my Grinch Tree. I was hoping to download a picture with this but was not able to🤷♀️
Oooh…fun!! If you want to send it to me on instagram, I would love to see it and share in my stories. I’m @deliacreates over there.
Did you start with a chain? The first few pictures it looks like you’re chaining and adding on to that. I don’t know why but there is so much gapping in between my bobbles. Do you know how I could maybe fix this?
You are correct. So you chain, and then work a bubble puff stitch, then chain to complete the puff stitch, chain again and work a puff stitch into that chain. If there are large gaps, it could be that you have a looser tension. Make those chains really tight, but not so tight that you can’t get your hook into it to work the puff stitch. I make my chain tight, then use my non-hook hand to tug downward on the previous puff stitch to help open up the chain a little while I’m working in it. It sort of bounces back after I let go and the puff stitch loops fill it up. If that’s not working, maybe try going down a hook size. That will help your chains tighten up naturally and the smaller hook won’t stretch it out as much when working a puff stitch. If you want to direct message me on instagram, I’m @deliacreates, I can help trouble shoot with you via video and pictures.
Would it be possible to add large beads between the puffs? I want to make a cranberry and popcorn garland. Thanks!
Yes! I have a post about it here: https://www.deliacreates.com/popcorn-cranberry-crochet-garland-tutorial/
Awesome! Thank you! Maybe I will make these for my kids for next year!
So darn cute and easy-peazy! Love some of the ideas in comments as well. I had nothing but trouble with lights this year so thinking of not using them next year. This garland made with a chunky yarn maybe with some sparkle in it would look great on an unlit tree! Thanks.
That sounds lovely! I saw a few people use a sparkly yarn this year and it was really pretty.
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