This pattern shows you how to knit a bow, which can be made into a necklace, headband, pin for your lapel or anything!  This is the mini version, which measures 4.5” x 2.25” (11.43cm x 5.72cm).  I also have a pattern for the bigger knit bow.  Below you’ll find the instructions to knit your own…or if you’re not feeling inspired, you can buy a mini bow necklace from the shop.  

Also, each Monday I’m going to post a new pattern, tutorial, or DIY project here on the blog.  Until I run out of ideas…or get lazy.  

For the Pattern…

PDF Pattern

Download the PDF pattern, or look below for the details.

Materials

• Size US 8 needles
• Worsted weight yarn (like Lion Brand Wool-Ease)
• For the necklace: 16” of chain, 4 jumprings, 1 clasp, needle-nose pliers, wire cutters

Gauge

• 18sts and 24 rows = 4”

Yarn and needle size can vary — use smaller or larger needles if you want a different size bow.  Also, gauge is not critical here.

Mini Knit Bow Pattern

Seed stitch pattern

• K1, *P1, K1. Repeat from * across.
• Repeat for all rows.

Main piece: CO 9 sts, work in seed stitch until piece measures 4.5”.  Bind off in pattern.

Tie: CO 5 sts, work in seed stitch until piece measures 2.5”. Bind off in pattern.

Piecing it together: Wrap the tie around the middle of the main piece, and stitch the 2 ends of the tie together.  Cut jewelry chain into 2 pieces each 8”  long with your wire cutters..  Attach a chain to the top of each side of the bow with your pliers.  Then attach a clasp to the end of one chain, and jumpring to the end of the other.  

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