This crochet small bowknot is a quick, beginner-friendly project with a butterfly-like shape. Made with a 2.0 mm hook and a few basic stitches, it can be completed in about 15 minutes. Use it as a hair accessory, brooch, bookmark decoration, or embellishment for other crochet projects. A video tutorial is also available for additional guidance.
The pattern creates two wing sections that are joined and shaped with a chain. Read through the steps before starting, and keep the stitch abbreviations handy while you work. The finished bow can be made in cream yarn or another color that suits your project.
How to Make a Crochet Small Bowknot
This pattern is written using US crochet terminology and is worked flat. You will crochet a small wing and a big wing, then use a chain to bring the two pieces together. The instructions below retain the stated stitch counts, so count each stitch as you go, especially when working into the foundation chains.
Ways to Use Your Bow
A crochet bow is a versatile finishing detail. Once complete, it can be attached to a hairpin or used as a brooch. It can also decorate a bookmark or add a small accent to clothing, bags, hats, and other crochet projects.
When attaching the bow to another item, choose a sewing method suitable for the base material. Secure the ends neatly and check that the bow is firmly attached before using it as a wearable accessory.
Pattern Notes
- The instructions use US crochet terms.
- A video tutorial is available for visual guidance.
- The pattern uses slip stitches, chain stitches, double crochet, and half double crochet.
- Work at a comfortable tension. Consistent stitches help both wings keep a neat, even shape.
Materials for the Crochet Small Bowknot
- Yarn: cream
- Crochet hook: 2.0 mm
- Scissors
- Darning needle
Keep the scissors and darning needle nearby for finishing. If substituting yarn, remember that a different yarn thickness may affect the final size and appearance.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ss: slip stitch
- ch: chain stitch
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
These abbreviations are common in US-style patterns. If you are new to any stitch, refer to the video tutorial and check that you are working into the intended chain before continuing.
Step-by-Step Crochet Small Bowknot Pattern
Small Wing
- Make a foundation chain of 13 ch.
- Starting in the second stitch from the hook, work: (1 ss, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 ss) two times, 1 ch, then (1 ss, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 ss) two times.
Pause to check the shape before moving on. The repeated stitch groups form the curved sections of the small wing.
Big Wing
- Make a foundation chain of 27 ch.
- Work (1 ss, 1 hdc, 9 dc, 1 hdc, 1 ss) two times, 1 ch, then (1 ss, 1 hdc, 9 dc, 1 hdc, 1 ss) two times, followed by 1 ss.
- Work 1 ss to connect the two ends, then make 7 ch.
Keep the chain relaxed enough to work into comfortably, but avoid making it noticeably looser than the surrounding stitches.
Assemble the Bow
- Use the chain to tie the two wing sections together.
- Adjust the wings so the bow looks balanced, then weave in any loose yarn ends with the darning needle.
Before attaching the bow to a hairpin, brooch, bookmark, or larger project, check that both wings sit evenly and the center is secure.
Finishing and Color Ideas
The crochet small bowknot is ready once the wings are tied together and the ends are tidied. Try different yarn colors to coordinate the bow with a decoration project or create a contrasting accent. For a clean finish, weave the yarn tails into the stitches on the back of the work.
This small project is useful for practicing basic stitches and making a quick handmade embellishment. Follow the written steps in order, and use the video tutorial if you would like to see the shaping and assembly demonstrated.
