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# BRUH Bobble Throw Pillow
## Modern Text Pillow Cover with Bobble Stitch Letters

**Difficulty Level:** Intermediate  
**Finished Size:** Approximately 16" x 10" (41 x 25 cm)  
**Pattern Type:** Flat panel construction with bobble stitch text design

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## MATERIALS

### Yarn
- **Weight:** DK (Light #3)
- **Yardage:** Approximately 250 yards (229 m)
- **Suggested Yarn:** Cascade 220 Superwash, Premier Everyday DK, or similar DK weight yarn
- **Color:** 1 color needed for main project (sample shown in gray)

### Notions
- US Size G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers (optional, helpful for tracking pattern)
- 16" x 10" pillow insert or fiberfill for stuffing
- Sewing needle and thread for assembly (optional)

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## GAUGE

**18 stitches and 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) in single crochet**

**Gauge is important for this project to ensure proper sizing and letter proportion. Take time to check your gauge and adjust hook size if necessary.**

To check gauge: Chain 23, work in sc for 25 rows. Block lightly and measure center 4" square.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- bobble = [yarn over, insert hook in st, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops] 5 times in same st, yarn over and pull through all 6 loops on hook
- sk = skip

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## SPECIAL STITCHES

**Bobble Stitch:** [Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops] 5 times in same stitch (6 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 6 loops on hook. Push bobble to RS of work.

**Note:** All bobbles should be worked from the WS so they pop out on the RS. The pattern will indicate when to turn work so bobbles appear correctly.

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## PATTERN NOTES

- The pillow front is worked flat in rows with the RS facing on odd-numbered rows.
- Bobbles are worked on WS rows (even-numbered rows) so they pop toward the RS.
- The word "BRUH" is centered on the pillow front using bobble stitches.
- Chain 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
- Work turning chain loosely to prevent edge distortion.
- The pillow back can be worked as a single panel or as two overlapping panels for easy insert removal.

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## BOBBLE CHART FOR "BRUH"

The design is centered on a 61-stitch width across 30 rows. Letters span from Row 10 to Row 21 (12 rows total).

**Chart Key:**
- ○ = sc (single crochet)
- ● = bobble stitch

**Reading the chart:** Read RS rows (odd) from right to left; WS rows (even) from left to right.

```
BRUH LETTER PATTERN (Rows 10-21):
Chart spans stitches 9-53 (45 stitches wide for letters)

Row 21 (WS): sc across
Row 20 (RS): sc in first 8 sts, [sc 3, bobble, sc 9, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 8], sc in last 8 sts
Row 19 (WS): sc in first 8 sts, [bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 7, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7], sc in last 8 sts
Row 18 (RS): sc in first 8 sts, [sc 3, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 6], sc in last 8 sts
Row 17 (WS): sc in first 8 sts, [bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 6], sc in last 8 sts
Row 16 (RS): sc in first 8 sts, [sc 3, bobble, sc 7, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 6], sc in last 8 sts
Row 15 (WS): sc in first 8 sts, [bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 15], sc in last 8 sts
Row 14 (RS): sc in first 8 sts, [sc 3, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 15], sc in last 8 sts
Row 13 (WS): sc in first 8 sts, [bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7], sc in last 8 sts
Row 12 (RS): sc in first 8 sts, [sc 3, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7], sc in last 8 sts
Row 11 (WS): sc in first 8 sts, [bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7], sc in last 8 sts
Row 10 (RS): sc in first 8 sts, [sc 3, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7], sc in last 8 sts
```

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## DETAILED STITCH-BY-STITCH INSTRUCTIONS

### PILLOW FRONT (Main Panel with "BRUH" Design)

**Foundation:** Ch 61.

**Row 1 (RS):** Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (60 sc) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 2 (WS):** Sc in each st across. (60 sc) Ch 1, turn.

**Rows 3-9:** Rep Row 2. (60 sc each row)

**Note:** Beginning Row 10, follow bobble pattern for "BRUH" letters. Remember bobbles are worked on WS rows so they pop to the RS.

**Row 10 (RS):** Sc in first 8 sts, sc 3, bobble in next st, sc 4, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 54 sc + 6 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 11 (WS):** Sc in first 8 sts, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 53 sc + 7 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 12 (RS):** Sc in first 8 sts, sc 3, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 54 sc + 6 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 13 (WS):** Sc in first 8 sts, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 53 sc + 7 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 14 (RS):** Sc in first 8 sts, sc 3, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 15, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 55 sc + 5 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 15 (WS):** Sc in first 8 sts, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 15, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 54 sc + 6 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 16 (RS):** Sc in first 8 sts, sc 3, bobble, sc 7, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 6, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 55 sc + 5 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 17 (WS):** Sc in first 8 sts, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 6, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 54 sc + 6 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 18 (RS):** Sc in first 8 sts, sc 3, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 6, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 6, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 55 sc + 5 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 19 (WS):** Sc in first 8 sts, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 4, bobble, sc 7, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 7, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 54 sc + 6 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 20 (RS):** Sc in first 8 sts, sc 3, bobble, sc 9, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 3, bobble, sc 8, sc in last 8 sts. (60 sts total: 55 sc + 5 bobbles) Ch 1, turn.

**Row 21 (WS):** Sc in each st across. (60 sc) Ch 1, turn.

**Rows 22-30:** Sc in each st across. (60 sc each row) Ch 1, turn after each row except final row.

After Row 30, fasten off. Weave in ends. Block lightly to measurements.

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## PILLOW BACK OPTIONS

### Option 1: Single Panel Back (Sewn Closure)

**Foundation:** Ch 61.

**Rows 1-30:** Work same as Pillow Front Rows 1-9 (plain sc throughout, no bobbles). (60 sc each row)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

### Option 2: Envelope Back (Two Overlapping Panels - Recommended)

**Panel 1:**
**Foundation:** Ch 61.
**Rows 1-18:** Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (60 sc) Ch 1, turn. Repeat for 18 rows total.
**Edging Row:** Sc in each st across. Ch 1, do not turn.
**Side Edging:** Work sc evenly down side edge, ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across side edge. Fasten off.

**Panel 2:**
Work same as Panel 1.

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## FINISHING

### For Single Panel Back:
1. Block both front and back panels to 16" wide x 10" tall.
2. With WS together, align front and back panels.
3. Using yarn needle and yarn, whipstitch or sc around three sides, leaving one short side open.
4. Insert pillow form or stuff with fiberfill.
5. Whipstitch or sc remaining side closed.

### For Envelope Back (Recommended):
1. Block all panels to proper dimensions.
2. Lay pillow front RS facing up.
3. Place Panel 1 WS down on lower portion of front, matching bottom edges. Panels should overlap in center.
4. Place Panel 2 WS down on upper portion of front, matching top edges, overlapping Panel 1.
5. Using yarn needle and yarn, sc or whipstitch around all four outer edges, securing all layers together.
6. Insert pillow form through envelope opening in back.

### Optional Border:
For a more polished edge, work 1 round of sc evenly around entire pillow perimeter, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

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## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

- Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent
- Lay flat to dry, reshape while damp
- Do not wring or twist
- If using machine washable yarn, place in mesh laundry bag and use gentle cycle
- Remove pillow insert before washing

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## DESIGN VARIATIONS

**Color Ideas:**
- Use contrasting color for bobbles to make letters pop
- Add stripes in background by changing colors every 2 rows
- Work front in one color, back in complementary color

**Alternative Text:**
- Substitute your own 4-letter words or initials using the bobble grid as guide
- Each letter approximately 7-9 stitches wide, 12 rows tall
- Maintain 8-stitch border on sides, minimum 9 rows top/bottom

**Size Adjustments:**
- For 12" pillow: Begin with ch 48 (47 sc across)
- For 18" pillow: Begin with ch 72 (71 sc across)
- Adjust rows proportionally (multiply by 0.625 for height)

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## TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

**Problem:** Bobbles not popping to front
**Solution:** Ensure you're working bobbles on WS rows. After completing bobble, use finger to push stitch firmly toward RS.

**Problem:** Edges curling
**Solution:** Work turning chains more loosely. Block finished piece with pins to flatten edges.

**Problem:** Letters look distorted
**Solution:** Check gauge carefully. Blocking will help even out stitches.

**Problem:** Fabric too stiff
**Solution:** Try going up one hook size for a softer drape.

**Problem:** Bobbles have gaps around them
**Solution:** Work the sc immediately before and after each bobble more firmly.

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## PATTERN NOTES FROM DESIGNER

This modern throw pillow adds a fun, casual touch to any space. The word "BRUH" is perfect for a teen room, dorm, game room, or anywhere you want to add some personality. The bobble stitch creates wonderful texture that stands out from the flat background.

Working bobbles takes practice—your first few may look irregular, but they'll even out as you develop rhythm. Don't be afraid to undo a bobble and try again if it doesn't look right.

The envelope back closure makes it easy to remove the insert for washing, and no buttons or zippers are required.

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## ABBREVIATION REFERENCE

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|--------------|---------|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| RS | right side |
| WS | wrong side |
| rep | repeat |
| sl st | slip stitch |

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