How To Crochet A Pretty Bow With Ribbons For Tying

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Adding a little handmade love is easy with this free crochet bow pattern. The long ribbons of the bow are perfect for tying around special gifts.

While I had Christmas gift decor on the brain with this bow design these cute crochet bows would look great on hair ties and clips too. But little girls shouldn’t have all the fun, for the gentlemen, you could sew a button on the ribbon and use it as a bow tie. If you’re not sure how to do that you can see the step by step tutorial in this boys’ bow tie pattern.

I like how the long tails of the ribbon curl naturally on their own a bit, thanks to our friend the single crochet. This style of bow would look great on a wreath too. And its such an easy bow pattern!

The Yarn

For this crochet project I chose a #3 DK yarn. While I do think a different yarn weight, like a #4 worsted weight yarn could work, the lightweight thinner yarn makes this bow easier to tie. Thicker yarns may make it too bulky, but you might try a smaller hook if you do.

I use WeCrochet’s Gloss DK yarn* in the shade cranberry for the bow and ribbon pattern. The red is just perfect for a holiday bow!

Construction

Making the bow is easy and only consists of two parts. The center is a crochet rectangle that’s folded and seamed. A length of yarn wrapped around the middle helps to cinch it in. And the ribbon ties are one long piece that you tie around the center to create the finished bow.

Adjustments

It’s easy to make the ribbon ties different sizes by simply working more or less rows. For smaller bows you may want a shorter ribbon, and vice versa for larger bows.

And since this easy crochet bow pattern is made in basic stitches it’s a cinch to adjust the width as well. You can work it to any width you want by changing the number of stitches.

Just remember that the rectangle will be folded in half. So you’ll need twice the length of your desired finished size. For example, if you want a 2″ wide finished bow, then make a 4″ wide rectangle.

The height, or how tall your rectangle is, is also the finished height of your finished bow. So no need to double that or change it, just crochet to the size you want.

Holiday Stashdown CAL

This free pattern is a part of the Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along hosted by CAL Central. You can find all the details about it here on UndergroundCrafter. I hope you’ll join us for the fun. There’s a new holiday themed pattern every week through December 2nd!

Materials

• WeCrochet’s Gloss DK* #3 lightweight yarn (70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk, 123 yd (112 m) per 50 g ball in shade Cranberry: 1 ball, or 70 yd comparable yarn.
• 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook (or size needed to meet gauge).
• Measuring tape, yarn needle, and scissors.

Notes

1. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
2. The ribbon curls naturally as it is made with single crochets.

Skill Level

Beginner

Stitches/Abbreviations

US Terms

ch(s) – chain(s)

fsc – foundation single crochet 

sc(s) – single crochet(s)

sc3tog – single crochet three together

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

rep – repeat

Gauge

1” x 1” = 5 sc x 4 rows of sc

Sizing

The finished bow is 4” wide and 3” tall at it’s widest. From center of the bow down to the bottom of the ribbons is 8” long. 

While this pattern is for one size, it’s easy to customize. You can crochet a smaller ribbon and rectangle for a mini bow, or make it bigger for a larger bow. Since you’re working in single crochet it’s easy adjust.

Scroll down for the free crochet pattern!

Video Tutorial

Watch how to in the video.

Pattern Instructions

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