Crochet bows are a versatile and charming addition to any crafter’s repertoire. This free pattern includes nine different bow styles that you can create with basic crochet skills. Whether you’re looking to embellish gifts, accessories, or home decor items, these bows offer endless creative possibilities. Each design is carefully explained with step-by-step instructions to ensure success for crocheters of all levels.
Key Takeaways
- Nine unique bow designs in one pattern
- Easy-to-follow instructions for beginners and experienced crocheters
- Versatile decorations for multiple projects
- Quick to make with minimal materials
Use Ideas 🎀
Looking for ways to use your crocheted bows? Here are some creative ideas:
- Hair accessories – Attach to clips, headbands, or elastics for adorable hair decorations
- Gift wrapping – Replace traditional store-bought bows with handmade crochet ones
- Clothing embellishments – Sew onto sweaters, jackets, or bags for a personal touch
- Home decor – Add to pillows, curtain tie-backs, or picture frames
- Pet accessories – Attach to collars for a fancy look (ensure they’re securely fastened!)
- Holiday ornaments – Use festive colors for seasonal decorations
- Greeting cards – Glue small bows to handmade cards for a 3D effect
- Brooch or pin – Add a pin back for an instant accessory
Have you considered making a batch in different colors to have on hand for last-minute gifts? 🎁 These bows work up quickly and can transform even the simplest present into something special!
Pattern Info
Bow 1
- 35 ch, 15 sc into 2nd chain from the hook, 4 sl st, 15 sc, ch
- Turn, FLO: 15 sc, 4 sl st, 15 sc
- Repeat steps 6-7 times, join the beginning and end with a slip stitch.
- Wrap some yarn around the middle section
Bow 2
45 ch, tr into 2nd chain from the hook, dc, hdc, sc, 2 sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, (dc+dc+dc), 4 dc, (dc+dc+dc), 2 dc, hdc, sc, 2 sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, (dc+dc+dc), 4 dc, (dc+dc+dc), 2 dc, hdc, sc, 2 sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr
Bow 3
Small
13 ch, sl st, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, 2 sl st, hdc, 2 dc, hdc,
( sl st+ch+sl st ), hdc, 2 dc, hdc, 2 sl st, hdc, 2 dc, hdc
Join the head and tails, then ch 7, put the two bows together
Large
27 ch, sl st, hdc, 9 dc, hdc, 2 sl st, hdc, 9 dc, hdc,
( sl st+ch+sl st ), hdc, 9 dc, hdc, 2 sl st, hdc , 9 dc, hdc
Join the head and tail, then ch 7, put the two bows together
Bow 4
- Start with magic ring
- 6 ch, 6 tr, 5 ch, sl st, 5 ch, 6 tr, 5 ch, sl st
- Leaving a long tail, tighten it in the middle, wrap the yarn around the middle section
Bow 5
- Start with magic ring
- 3 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch, sl st, 2 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch, sl st
Bow 6
13 ch, 12 sc into 2nd chain from the hook, turn
Repeat Rows 10 times
Lace Edge: 3 ch, sk 1, sl st, 3 ch… Repeat around
Bow 7
Large
34 ch, join the head and tail with sl st, sk 1, sc, hdc, 11 dc, hdc, sc, 2 sl st, sc, hdc, 11 dc, hdc, sc, sl st
Small
26 ch, join the head and tail with sl st, sk 1, sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc, 2 sl st, sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc, sl st
Band
8 ch, 6 hdc into 3rd chain from the hook
Bow 8
- 27 ch, sl st, hdc, 9 dc, hdc, 2 sl st, hdc, 9 dc, hdc, (sl st+ch+sl st), hdc, 9 dc, hdc, 2 sl st, hdc, 9 dc, hdc, sl
- Join the head and tail with sl st
- 7 ch, then wrap in the middle.
Bow 9
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 2 ch, 5 hdc , 2 ch, sl st, 2 ch, 5 hdc, 2 ch, sl st
- R2: 4 ch,4 ps(crochet in the middle of hdc from R1), 4 ch, sl st
- Repeat with the same way on the other side
- Leave a tail, then wrap in the middle
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