If you're a lover of classic sailor bows, you're going to adore this free crochet pattern of mine! This is the "Maisie Bow", a fun hair accessory for little girls (and adults!) and it's both fast and easy to work up. Scroll down for the free written pattern instructions as well as the step-by-step video tutorial.
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The Maisie Bow design shows off a beautiful texture while maintaining an elegant hairbow shape. The Maisie Bow can be made into a hair clip, hair tie, keychain, or other accessory. It also serves as an adorable applique for embellishing other projects. Since it is quick and easy to crochet, it makes a great last-minute birthday gift or Christmas holiday stocking stuffer for little girls! They are also suitable for selling at craft fairs.
About the Pattern
- Works up quickly
- Versatile with different yarn weights and hook sizes
- Style tags: vintage, fairytale, cottagecore, kawaii.
Uses
There are many ways to make use of this pattern, such as:
- Keychain: add a keyring.
- Greeting card decor: cute to add onto baby shower cards or birthday cards.
- Gift: for family and friends as a birthday gift, Christmas holiday gift, or anytime gift! Make this pattern in an array of different yarn colors to create a "bundle" of hair bows.
- Craft fair product: sell it at markets; it's the perfect market prep pattern to work up because it's a relatively fast pattern to work up.
- Random Act of Kindness: crochet it for charity or as a random act of kindness to hide in the community.
Yarn
You can crochet the Maisie Bow with different yarn weights and fibers to create different looks! Want a large bow? Use super bulky weight yarn with a large hook. Want a petite, little bow? Use thin yarn and/or a small hook!
The two bows below are both made using the same weight yarn (sport weight #2 yarn), but crocheted using different size hooks. The pink bow on the left was made using a 4mm hook, and the yellow bow on the right was made using a 3.5mm hook. Despite using the same weight yarn, a different size hook can result in differences in size!
You can also experiment with different types of fibers. The yarn I used for the Maisie Bows here consist of cotton and linen, which provide crisp stitch definition. However, you can make velvety, plush bows using chenille yarn (such as Hobbii Honey Bunny Yarn). You can also crochet furry, fluffy bows using textured yarn such as Lion Brand Yarn's Feels like Bliss Yarn.
Want more?
If you're on a hair-accessory-making kick, perhaps you'll be interested in checking out my free Lola Hair Clip pattern! This pattern features two different oval clip styles (lacy edging and neat edging), as well as two different floral appliques (5-petal cherry blossom and 6-petal puff stitch flower). This fun, mix-and-match pattern lets you create an assortment of different clips.
PDF Pattern
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MAISIE BOW
Free Crochet Pattern
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Crochet Pattern Information
Size:
Width: 3.25” across
Height: 3.75”
Height: 3.75”
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing yarn colors, and attaching yarn.
Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- hdc = half double crochet
- fhdc = foundation half double crochet
- BLO = back loops only
- FLO = front loops only
Materials:
Note: Feel free to experiment with different weights of yarn and hook sizes. Thicker yarn and larger hooks will create bigger bows. Thinner yarn and smaller hooks will create smaller bows.- Sport weight 2 yarn (I used Hobbii Seashell Yarn)
- 4mm crochet hook (these are my fav)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions
Disclaimer: The free written pattern instructions are not printable and do not include photo references. If you would like a printable copy with photo references, please check out the PDF pattern.
Part 1: BOW
Note: For a longer bow, add more sts to R1. For a wider bow, add 1-2 more rounds after R5.R1: Ch 3 (counts as first st) to start the fhdc. Fhdc 23. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch. (24)
Alternative to fhdc: Ch 24 and join with a sl st to the first ch. Then, ch 2 (counts as first st) and hdc around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (24)
R2-R5: Work in BLO for this entire round. Ch 2 (counts as first st), hdc around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch. (24)
FO with a long tail for wrapping around the bow later.
R2: Work in BLO for this entire row. Ch 3 (counts as first st), turn. Insert 2 hdc in the same st. Hdc across, but insert 3 hdc in the last st. (24)
R3: Work in FLO for this entire row. Ch 3 (counts as first st), turn. Insert 2 hdc in the same st. Hdc across, but insert 3 hdc in the last st. (28)
Make a ch, then FO with a yarn tail and pull it tight before weaving in the end.
FO with a tail for sewing later.
R2-R5: Work in BLO for this entire round. Ch 2 (counts as first st), hdc around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch. (24)
FO with a long tail for wrapping around the bow later.
Part 2: RIBBON
R1: Ch 3 (counts as first st) to start your fhdc. Fhdc 19. (20)R2: Work in BLO for this entire row. Ch 3 (counts as first st), turn. Insert 2 hdc in the same st. Hdc across, but insert 3 hdc in the last st. (24)
R3: Work in FLO for this entire row. Ch 3 (counts as first st), turn. Insert 2 hdc in the same st. Hdc across, but insert 3 hdc in the last st. (28)
Make a ch, then FO with a yarn tail and pull it tight before weaving in the end.
Part 3: CENTER STRIP
R1: Ch 3 (counts as first st) to start your fhdc. Fhdc 5. (6)FO with a tail for sewing later.
Assembly
- With the seam of the bow as the “center”, pinch the center together and wrap the long yarn tail a couple times around.
- Pinch the center of the ribbon and place it at the bow’s center. Wrap the bow’s long yarn tail around the ribbon’s center a couple times. Use a yarn needle to sew the ribbon to the bow, securing it well.
- Finally, take the center strip and wrap it tightly around the middle of the bow. (Optional: add a hair tie inside the center strip if desired.) Sew the ends of the center strip securely to the bow.
- If desired, turn your bow into a hair accessory by attaching a clip, hair tie, or band to the back of the bow. (You can also use this bow as an applique or embellishment to an assortment of other projects.
- Weave in all ends. Congratulations on finishing your Maisie Bow!
Video Tutorial
Want to crochet along with me? Follow the complete, step-by-step video tutorial below!
Want to share your finished MAISIE BOW? I'd love to see it on Instagram, @SweetSofties!
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