Crochet a decorative bow with this free pattern and make your home ready for the Holidays.
I first crocheted this bow to complete my Mistletoe Christmas Wreath but the size of the bow is perfect for a decorative wall hanging.
You can crochet your bow with red yarn for a bright and cheerful festive bow, or make it in pastel blue or pink for newborn announcements.
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MATERIALS
- 5.0-mm (H/8 US, 6 UK) Crochet Hook
- Aran (4, Medium) Weight Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
Yarn & Yardage
I used Stylecraft Special Aran in Lipstick (1246).
Size
7″ (18 cm) by 9.5″ (24 cm).
Gauge
9 sc sts for 9 rows in 2″ (5 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- Ch – Chain
- Dec – Decrease
- RS – Right Side
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Sk – Skip
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- St – Stitch
- WS – Wrong Side
- Yo – Yarn over
Special Stitches
Decrease (Dec)
One dec consists of two sts worked together. This pattern uses sc dec, which you make as follows: insert hook in next st, yo, and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), insert hook in next st, yo, and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook). Yo and pull through all three loops.
How to Crochet a Bow – Free Pattern
Main Piece
Ch 13.
Row 1. Sc in each ch across starting from the second ch from your hook. (12 sts)
Row 2. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), turn. Sc across. (12 sts)
Rows 3-67 (or until your work measures 14.4″/36.5 cm). Repeat row 2.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the bow.
Central Tie
Ch 16.
Row 1. Sc in each ch across starting from the second ch from your hook. (15 sts)
Row 2. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), turn. Sc across. (15 sts)
Rows 3-6 (4 rows). Repeat row 2.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the bow.
Tails
Ch 101.
Row 1. Sc in each ch across starting from the second ch from your hook. (100 sts)
Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sc dec 2, sc 92, sc dec 2. (96 sts)
Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sc dec 2, sc in each st until 4 sts are remaining, sc dec 2. (92 sts)
Row 4-6 (3 rows). Repeat row 3. (On the last row: 80 sts)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Bow Assembly
Fold the main piece by bringing the two short sides to the center of the strip (photo 1). Then, using the yarn tail, sew the last row and the first row together.
Make sure to place the seamed sides over the center of the crochet strip, squeeze it in the middle, and sew it in place (photo 2).
Decide which side of the bow you like the best and let’s call it the RS.
RS facing, place the central tie over the squeezed center of the bow (photo 3).
Turn to the WS and using the yarn tail, sew the short sides of the tie together (photo 4).
Find the middle of the tails (marked by the needle in photo 5) and with a length of yarn, sew it to the WS of the central tie.
Your crochet decorative Bow is ready!
I’m looking forward to seeing your crochet bows! Please, share a pic of your work on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #raffamusadesigns!
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