Make a cute crochet bow clip with a soft coquette look that’s perfect for decorating your hair, bags, gifts or accessories. A pretty little project that works up nicely and adds a hand made touch to everyday outfits.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS PROJECT
This crochet bow is simple, stylish and easy to adapt. It’s a nice little project to use up leftover yarn into something cute and wearable.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Bowstring yarn
- Crochet hook
- Barrette or hair clip
- Yarn sewing needle
- Scissors
- Thread or glue for sewing on the clip
Choose a yarn and hook size to give you the fit and texture you want.
BEST YARN FOR THIS PROJECT
This bow works up nicely in soft cotton or acrylic yarn. Cotton gives a neat shape and the bow feels light and soft because of the acrylic. Thin yarn makes dainty clips, thick yarn makes a fuller bow.
SKILL GRADE
Good for beginners.
SIZE & FIT GUIDE
To change the width of the bow change the start chain and the number of rows. Pinch the middle and check the shape before attaching to the clip to ensure it is balanced.
CHAIN USED STITCHES
- Chain
- Single crochet (sc)
- Slip stitch
HOW TO PREPARE
Start Bow Base
To make the width of the bow, begin with a chain. Crochet simple rows back and forth until you have a rectangle the size you want.
Create the Bow
When you’re done with the rectangle, fold or pinch the center to make the bow shape. Make sure both sides look even.
Centre Wrap
Crochet a little narrow strip or wrap yarn tightly around its middle. This is the collected bow center and keeps the shape in place.
Add Clip
Pin the bow into the hair or onto a barrette. You can sew it on for a stronger finish or use glue for a quicker method.
Complete Neatly
Weave in all ends and cut any loose threads. Give the bow a little fluff so it sits nicely on the clip.
SUCCESS TIPS
- Keep the tension even so the bow edges look nice and tidy.
- Make sure the wrap in the center is tight enough to hold the bow shape.
- Practice the bow on the clip before permanently attaching it.
PITFALLS TO AVOID
- Making the sides of the bow uneven
- The center is way too loosely wrapped
- Shape with yarn that is too floppy
- Attaching the clip before checking location
- With loose ends flapping
PERSONALIZATION IDEAS
Opt for pastel pink, cream, red, black or baby blue for a classic coquette aesthetic. Add pearls, beads, lace, ribbon tails, tiny charms or make a matching pair of clips.
STYLE TIPS
Pair these crochet bow clips with soft curls, braids, half up styles, or a simple bun. They also look cute clipped to bags, cardigans, gift wrapping or handmade accessories.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Spot clean with cool water and air dry flat. Do not soak clip if it is metal so it does not rust.
TIME REQUIRED
Depending on your speed, yarn, size and stitch pattern this can take a couple hours.
SUMMARY
These crochet coquette bow clips are quick, cute and lovely for gifts or styling. They are the perfect size for a fun project, and cute enough to make over and over again.
Q & A
Is this good for beginners?
Yes, it is beginner friendly and basic stitches.
Can I make a matching pair of bow clips?
Yes. Cut two bow pieces to the same size and glue each to a clip.
What yarn is best for coquette bows?
Works beautifully in soft cotton or acrylic yarn in pastel, cream or romantic colours.
Can I blow the bow up?
Yeah. Chain a longer chain to begin with and add more rows until you get to the size you want.
Do I have to sew the bow to the clip?
Sewing is stronger, but for light decorative clips, glue will work.