Add a touch of feminine elegance to any outfit with the Butter & Bordeaux Hair Bows! This simple pattern creates slightly oversized bows that are both charming and cozy. The clever construction lets you crochet the ribbon ends separately from the bow, so you can position them exactly how you like. No tying required! Make this sweet barrette in one or both colors so you have the perfect accessory no matter the outfit.
Time: 2 Hour Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 5” x 4”
Gauge: 22 sts and 27 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Heritage (75% merino wool, 25% nylon; 437 yards [400 meters] / 3.53 ounces [100 grams]): 5611 Butter (MC 1 ball), 5665 Wine (CC1 1 ball)
Hook: US size E/4 3.5 mm
Notions: Tapestry needle, two 2.4” barrettes
Pattern Notes
Pattern is worked flat in pieces, comprising the Bow and two Ribbon Ends, then assembled. Starting ch does not count as a st. Test placement of Ribbon Ends to find your favorite angle before sewing in place.
Pattern
Ribbon Ends
Make 2.
Ch 20.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn. (19 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn. (18 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across, turn. (17 sts)
Rows 4-7: Rep Rows 2-3. (13 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (14 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc across, turn. (15 sts)
Rows 10-13: Rep Rows 8-9. (19 sts)
Fasten off.
Bow
Ch 51.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn. (50 sts)
Rows 2-13: Ch 1, sc across, turn.
Fasten off.
Block pieces. To make up, sew ends of Bow together to make an oval. Flatten with seam positioned at the center.
Turn over. With RS facing, pinch into an M-shape and pass needle through layers to sew into position.
Turn over. One at a time, place ribbon ends diagonally, overlapping central seam slightly at lower edge. Sew in place, then sew on barrette close to center.