Hello, hello! I recently got my hands on the prettiest tweed yarn, and after wracking my brain on what to make with it, I finally came up with a GREAT idea! What about a crochet bow garland?! With Valentine’s Day coming up, a bow garland would be just perfect. BUT its use wouldn’t be limited to just February! A bow garland could be used and enjoyed year-round!
I don’t know about you, but I love bows…particularly pink ones! Hello, Pink Bows & Twinkle Toes! I originally set out to find a crochet bow garland pattern on Pinterest, but quickly discovered that it would be easier to make my own pattern. So here we are!
Garland Details
You can use whatever yarn you’d like for this project! Yarn thickness and the number of bows you make will determine the size of your garland. The tweed I’ll be using is worsted weight and with 12 bows, my finished garland is approximately 2.5 feet.
Project Supplies
- Hobbii Tweed Delight (or any medium, worsted-weight yarn) in your favorite color(s)
- H/5.0 mm Crochet Hook (Clover crochet hooks are some of the best!)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in U.S. terminology
- Stitch count is indicated in parentheses at the end of each row
- The chain at the start of the round does not count as a stitch
- Gauge: Not important
Stitches & Abbreviations
- Ch: chain
- HDC: half double crochet
Crochet Bow Garland Pattern
If you want to make a multi-colored garland like me, you will need to make an equal number of bows in each color. I made four dark pink bows, four light pink bows, and four ivory bows for my garland.
In your preferred color, Ch 51
Row 1: Turn your work, skip the first ch and hdc in the back bump of the 2nd ch. Hdc in each back bump all the way across (50)
You just made a skinny strip that looks like this.
Fasten off and weave in the ends on the backside of your strip.
This is what the right side (vs. the wrong side) of your crochet strip will look like.
Crochet Bow Garland Assembly: Part 1
1) Place your strip on a table with the right side facing down. Then pick up the right end, create a loop, and cross it over the midpoint of your strip.
2) Pick up the left end, create a loop, and cross it over the midpoint and the tail of the other loop. Do you see the bow taking shape?
3) Cut a 14” piece of yarn and lay it across the middle of your bow. Hold the center of your bow in place while wrapping the string around.
To ensure the center is even, I like to wrap around a few times with the yarn tail in my right hand and then wrap a few more times with the yarn tail in my left hand.
Once the center of your bow is as thick or thin as you desire, flip the bow over and tie the two yarn tails into a knot. Then for good measure, tie another knot or two. You could also add a dab of glue for extra security.
Once the yarn is knotted and the center of the bow is secure, snip the ends of the yarn tails.
4) Turn your bow back over and admire your handiwork!
Now, it’s time to make 11+ more crochet strips! I found that it’s quicker to do this “assembly line” style. Crochet all your strips, weave in your ends, and then assemble the garland!
Once you’ve crocheted as many strips as you would like (reminder: I made 12, four of each color), it’s time to continue with the assembly. The first bow is a little different, but you can attach the remainder of your bows with a slight tweak to the assembly steps outlined above!
Crochet Bow Garland Assembly: Part 2
1) Lay your completed bow down with the right side facing up. Take your next strip and place it right side facing down to the right of your completed bow.
2) Take the left end of your strip and thread it up through the backside of the right loop on your completed bow.
3) Take the right tail of your strip, create a loop, and fold it across the midpoint of your strip (just like assembly: part 1)
4) Take the left tail of your strip, create a loop (keep it threaded through the completed bow), and cross it over the midpoint and the tail of the other loop.
Creating the center of your bow is the same as up above.
5) Cut a 14” piece of yarn and lay it across the middle of your bow. Hold the center of your bow in place while wrapping the string around. Once the center of your bow is how you like it, flip it over and tie a couple of knots.
Now, move the two connected bows a little to the left of your workspace and continue on with Assembly Part 2 until all your strips are connected bows!
Blocking (Optional)
The yarn I used has a bit of a curl to it, so I decided to block my garland to flatten everything out! Blocking is completely optional and might not be necessary for you depending on the yarn you use.
If you do want to block your bow garland, here are my favorite blocking materials:
- Blocking board
- Spray bottle (I can’t find the one I have, but this one looks good!)
And there you have it. Your crochet bow garland is complete and ready for hanging!
My garland is going to be just perfect for Valentine’s Day but it will have a life beyond that too! Bow garlands would be adorable in a child’s bedroom, a dorm room, a home office, a craft room, etc! The options are truly endless!
More Free Crochet Patterns
I hope you enjoyed this pattern! If you make one (or more) and share on Instagram, I would love for you to tag me (@pinkbowstwinkletoes)!
And for more crochet fun, check out the other free crochet patterns available on my blog!
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