Crochet F Bomb Pattern for Beginners + Video Tutorial

I’m excited to share my new Crochet F Bomb pattern with you! This funny and unique pattern makes a fantastic gag gift that’s sure to get a laugh. It’s easy to follow and perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Plus, it includes a video tutorial to guide you through each step.

Whether you’re making it for a friend or adding some humor to your own crochet projects, this F Bomb is a blast to create. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s start crocheting this hilarious pattern together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Crochet F Bomb Pattern

Materials Needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: H-8 5 mm (bomb) & 7 4.5 mm (letter f)
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black, white, & red.
  • Fiber fill: You will need to stuff the bomb with filling.
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Crochet F Bomb Pattern Information

Skill Level

Beginner. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches in basic form and in simple repeats. 

Crochet Terms

  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • hdc2tog = half double crochet decrease
  • blo = back loop only
  • flo = front loop only
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • rnd/rnds = round/rounds
  • rem = remaining

Pattern Notes

  • Repeat instructions between the two asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
  • The bomb pattern is worked in the round.
  • The pattern is written in US terms.

Magic Circle Alternative

If you’re not comfortable with using a magic circle, you can use an alternative method to make round 1 of the beanie. This method is just as effective and might be easier for beginners.

Round 1: Chain 3, make 7 hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (7 stitches)

Crochet F Bomb Pattern Instructions

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  • H-8 5 mm crochet hook
  • black yarn

Rnd 1: magic circle, ch 1, 7 hdc, join (7 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (14 stitches)

Rnd 3: work blo ch 2, hdc in each st, join (14 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (14 stitches)

Rnd 5: work flo ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (21 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (28 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, join (35 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, join (42 stitches)

Rnds 9- 14: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (42 stitches)

Rnd 15: ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc in 4*, join (35 stitches)

Rnd 16: ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc in 3*, join (28 stitches)

Rnd 17: ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc in 2*, join (21 stitches)

At this point you will want to stop and scroll down for the fuse and letter “F” patterns.

After you make the fuse and the “F”, sew them onto the bomb and then continue on to round 18 of the bomb.

Rnd 18: ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc in 1*, join (14 stitches)

Fill the bomb with fiber fill.

Rnd 19: ch 2, *hdc2tog*, join (7 stitches)

Rnd 20: ch 2, *hdc2tog*, join (1 stitch)

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the bomb shut.

Letter “F” for the Crochet F Bomb Pattern

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  • 7 4.5 mm crochet hook
  • white yarn

1: ch 25, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (24 stitches)

2: ch 2, hdc in 10 sts (from here you will start step 3)

3: ch 6, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and dc in each of the rem 3 chs (you have made the bottom “branch” of the letter “F”

4:Join with a sl st to the 10th hdc that you made before you made the ch 6.

5: hdc in the next 4 sts

6: In the next 6 sts you will hdc2tog three times (this will create the corner of the letter “F”)

7: hdc in the remaining 4 sts and fasten off leaving a long tail to sew onto bomb

Fuse for the Crochet F Bomb Pattern

  • 7 4.5 mm crochet hook
  • white & red yarn

1: ch 18 using white yarn and then join the red yarn and ch 6 more

2: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. In the rem 4 red chs work: hdc, dc, hdc, sc.

Fasten off and then attach the fuse to the top of the bomb.

Finishing the Crochet F Bomb Pattern

Weave in the ends.

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