Want to make a cute bow? Here’s a quick and easy bow, crocheted as one long piece and folded to make a bow so there’s less weaving in ends and less sewing.
This bow is a versatile design that can be made into a hair tie – just add the elastic to the centre of the bow, attach to headbands and hats, turn into a stylish bag charm, a gift bow or as an embellishment to clothing.
This pattern is very easy and uses only two repetitive stitches – half double crochet stitches and slip stitches. So this is a perfect project for beginners!
Let’s get started! Free pattern and video tutorial below.
Crochet along with me, watch the video tutorial:
Get the PDF version here:
CROCHET BOW
You will need:
- 3mm crochet hook
- 8ply (DK/Light worsted) yarn in your choice of colour
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Skill: Beginner
Size: Approx. 13cm (W) x 10cm (H)
Pattern Notes:
- You’ll be working in rows.
- Chains are not counted as a stitch.
- Have fun crocheting!
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terminology)
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitches
Ch 85.
Work into the back bumps of the chains for Row 1.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 15, sl st 4, hdc 21, sl st 4, hdc 21, sl st 4, hdc 15. Ch 1, turn. (84 sts)
Row 2: Hdc 15, sl st 4, hdc 21, sl st 4, hdc 21, sl st 4, hdc 15. Ch 1, turn. (84 sts)
Rows 3 – 6: Repeat row 2. (84 sts)
Fasten off and weave in tails. Fold the sides into the centre so all the slip slip stitches are stacked on top of each other. Thread a long piece of yarn into a yarn needle (make sure the yarn is long enough to wrap around the centre of the bow). Tie the ends securely. Draw the needle through the centre of the bow, pull the yarn all the way through and wrap the yarn around the centre about 6 to 8 times . Secure the yarn with a couple of knots and trim the excess yarn tail.
Well done! Your bow is ready! I hope you enjoyed this pattern!
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Happy crocheting!
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