Basic Crochet Bow Pattern

Materials

5 mm crochet hook
#4 worsted (medium) weight yarn (The example uses Bernat Premium)
Yarn needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

This easy crochet bow pattern is written in standard US terminology.

st/sts: stitch/stitches
sl st: slip stitch
Ch: chain
SC: single crochet
Back Loop: work stitch in the back loop only

Finished Size

When finished, the bow measures approximately 4 cm in height and 8 cm in width.

Crochet Bow Instructions

A quick note before you begin: The stitch count at the end of each row is noted in brackets, like this: (12 sts). The beginning chain of each row does not count as a stitch.

Part 1: The Main Bow

Row 1: Ch 13. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 SC into each chain across. (12 sts)

Important Note for Rows 2-6: For the remainder of the bow piece, you will work all your stitches in the back loop only. This creates the lovely ribbed texture for your bow.

A close-up of the ribbed texture created by working single crochet stitches in the back loop only.

Rows 2-6: Ch 1 and turn your work. Make 1 SC in the back loop of each stitch across. (12 sts)

Once Row 6 is complete, fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving in later.

Part 2: The Center Tie

This piece will wrap around the middle of your bow to cinch it together.

Row 1: Ch 20.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for tying.

Assembly and Finishing

Follow these simple steps to assemble your cute crochet bow.

Take your main bow piece (the rectangle) and pinch it together in the center to create the bow shape.
Take the long chain you created for the center tie and wrap it around the pinched middle of the bow.
Pull the ends of the tie tightly and secure them with a knot on the back of the bow.
Use your yarn needle to weave in all loose ends for a clean finish.