7 ways to make simple crochet bows for beginners.
With the holiday season coming, these crochet bows are the perfect addition to any crochet gift. They add a touch of cuteness, elegance, and even a little style.
These bows are also super versatile; you can use them as hairbands, accessories like bow ties, and hairpins, or even to decorate your mini crochet projects. It is all up to your creativity.
I have compiled 7 different ways you can crochet a simple bow. They are all beginner-friendly and can be completed within 15 minutes (even if you’re super new!).
This post highlights 7 ways to make simple crochet bows for beginners.
Abbreviations Used
I will be using the abbreviations in the table below to describe the crochet patterns.
| CH | Chain |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| V | Increase |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| TR | Treble Crochet |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| W | Do 3 SC in 1 chain |
| FW | DO 3 DC in 1 chain |
| K | Empty Stitch |
If you are a complete beginner to crocheting and need to learn what these are, simply Google these terms and learn these crochet patterns. Use keywords like “Crochet Stitches” or “Crochet Techniques”.
Let’s dive into the 7 crochet bows below.
Crochet Bows Variation 1
1: (2 CH, 5 HDC, 2 CH, SL ST) x2
2: 4 CH, (3 HDC), (3 HDC), (3 HDC), (3 HDC), 4 CH, SL ST
Cut out the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet Bows Variation 2
4 CH, 4 TR, 4 CH, SL ST
4 CH 4 TR, 4 CH, SL ST
Cut out the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet Bows Variation 3
51 CH, go back 2 CH, 50 SL ST
Crochet Bows Variation 4
1: [23 CH, go back 2 CH, SL ST, HDC, 7 DC, HDC, 2 SL ST, HDC, 7 DC, HDC, (SL ST, CH, SL ST) ] x2
2: [11 CH, go back 2 CH, SL ST, HDC, DC, HDC, 2 SL ST, HDC, DC, HDC, (SL ST, CH, SL ST) ] x2
Crochet Bows Variation 5
1: 30 CH, go back 2 CH, V, 27 SC, W, 28 SC
2: SC, V, SC, HDC, 8 DC, HDC, SC, 3 SL ST, SC, HDC, 8 DC, HDC, SC, V, SC, V, SC, HDC, 8 DC, HDC, SC, 3 SL ST, SC, HDC, 8 DC, HDC, SC, V
Leave a long tail for sewing
Crochet Bows Variation 6
45 CH, go back 4 CH, TR, DC, HDC, SC, 2 SL ST, (SC, HDC, 2 DC, FW, 4 DC, FW, 2 DC, HDC< SC, 2 SL ST) x 2, SC, HDC, DC, TR
Leave a long tail for sewing
Crochet Bows Variation 7
1: 16 CH
2: Go back 2 CH, 15 SC
3 to 14: 15 SC
15: (3 CH, K, SL ST) – repeat till finish
This post introduces 7 ways to make simple crochet bows for beginners.
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