Easy Crochet Bow Tie Patterns
With Step-by-Step Photos
By Jenna Anderson
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Copyright 2012
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Do you have a baby at home? Are you a photographer and need some photo props? Would you like to add small embellishments to blankets, mittens, or hats? Here are three quick and easy bow tie patterns. You can do this! I promise.
These patterns are intended for crafters who have basic crochet skills of chaining, single and, double crochet. No advanced or even moderate skills required! These patterns are super easy.
Patterns Included:
Box Stitch Bow Tie
Rib Stitch Bow Tie
- Variation examples: headband and coffee cozy
Ten-Minute Bow
- Variation examples: double, alternate edge, and curly crochet bow ribbon.
All patterns are creations of Jenna Anderson. The crafts you make from this document may be sold. If you have an Etsy store or participate in local craft fairs, feel free to sell the bows or and them to your handmade scarves, and blankets. They may also be modified and tweaked however you see fit. Let your creativity shine.
You may not resell any of the patterns listed in this document or post them online in part or whole.
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I’ve put together three easy crochet bow tie patterns! Each item has step-by-step instructions and photos.
Beginners welcome!! The only stitches you need to know are chain, single, and double crochet. If you are unfamiliar with those stitches, I suggest you head over to YouTube and search: “Chain stitch crochet for beginners” or “Double crochet stitch for beginners.” etc. You will find many instructional videos on how to perform each of these. Turning can also be tricky for new crafters. You may wish to review a video showing this skill as well.
Practice for a little while with these stitches until you have them mastered.
Please use caution if making bows for children under the age of 3. Small items added to headbands, blankets, shirts, socks, mittens, etc are a choking hazard.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn - any brand or color you like. If you are a beginner, you may want to stay away from the fuzzy or extremely thick yarn.
- Sized G and J crochet hooks - Go ahead and buy a multipack of hooks ranging in size. You will have fun experimenting with these patterns.
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Easy Box Stitch Bow Tie
The size of hook used is up to you. The bigger the hook, the larger the bow.
Chain 31 (I used a G/6 hook) You can also increase and decrease the size of the bow by the number you chain. Smaller – 21 or 26 chains. Larger – 36 or 41 chains.
Double crochet (DC) in 4th chain (ch) from hook and then all the way across.
Ch 4 and turn.
DC in 2nd DC from hook, ch 1.
Skip the next stitch and *DC and ch 1. Repeat from * across until end.
This makes a box or mesh stitch. Ch 3 and turn.
DC in the 2nd stitch from hook. You will be DCing on top of the DC columns and also in the chain space. The image above shows what I mean by a chain space.
DC all the way across.
Make sure your last DC of the row is in the 3rd ch stitch of the row beneath. You should have a band with 14 boxes/holes. Side note – This pattern can easily be modified to make a headband, scarf, etc.
When you are at the left corner, ch 1 but don’t turn the piece. Single crochet (SC) around the left edge of the piece. (see above image) This is to make a nice, smooth edge around the entire piece.
The short edges won’t show in the finished product so there is no need to be exact.
When you get to the next corner, add a ch 1 as you are rounding to keep things loose and prevent the corner from curling. Again, no need to be exact. This part will be folded under.
You should now have your band upside down. You are back to your original chain. (see above image.) Single crochet all the way across. This part will show so try to insert your hook at a consistent location. This will made the edge of the bow look sharp and uniform.
Turn at the next corner by adding a ch 1 right at the corner to prevent curling. Remember, the short edges will not show. Turn the next corner in the same fashion – by adding a ch 1 at the corner.
Now SC across the row of DC. (see image above.) You should have gone all the way around the piece with SCs.
Slip stitch in the last DC of the row (insert hook and pull the yarn through both loops.)
Fold the piece together. (above image.) The narrow ends are together and the right side is facing out.
Stitch together the two ends – loosely! Insert your hook into both sides, yarn over and pull all the way through. This won’t show, no need to be perfect.