This advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, and on ariannafrasca.com.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 3 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Simple Bow
Every winter I get the itch to make a new accessory for my girls. Almost like they can’t wear the same two days in a row!
This bow was knit already in 2012, for Cecilia’s first Christmas, but for one reason or another, the pattern was never written until now!
I have made some adjustments, but this is a super easy and quick knit!
The result is a cute bohemian style hair bow, which will fit from newborn to 12-years old child, depending on the child. I hope this can be a welcome use for leftover yarn!
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, and on ariannafrasca.com.
About
The Simple Bow is worked flat. The pattern is designed for new knitters, there are some of the very basics techniques, as increase, and decrease.
If you are an expert knitter, you can use this as a base and have fun with other stitches, like seed-stitch.
The instructions are written in standard American terms. The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, and on ariannafrasca.com.
Needles: US 11 – 8 mm
Yarn: Bulky (7 wpi)
Yardage: 55 – 109 yards (50 – 100 m)
Gauge: 9 sts – 12 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Other notions: Tapestry needle
Sizing: Preemie, (Newborn, Infant, Toddler, Child)
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
K: Knit
P: Purl
Kfb: knit front and back
K2t: knit two together
Sts: stitches
Simple bow
Rows 1-2: Cast on 3 stitches and knit two rows.
Row 3: K1, kfb, k1 (4sts in total)
Rows 4-5: K
Row 6: K1, kfb, kfb, k1 (6sts in total)
Rows 7-12: K
Row 8: K2, k2t, k2 (5 sts in total)
Row 9: K
Row 10: K2t, k, k2t (3 sts in total)
Rows 11-16: K
Row 17: Kfb, k, kfb (5 sts in total)
Knit until the work measures 11(12, 15, 17, 20) inches / 28 (30, 38, 43, 50) cm (measured from the last increase)
Row 1: K2t, k, k2t (3 sts in total)
Rows 2-8: K
Row 9: Kfb, k, kfb (5 sts in total)
Row 10: K
Row 11: K2, kfb, k2 (6 sts in total)
Rows 12-18: K
Row 19: K1, k2t, k2t, k1 (4 sts in total)
Rows 20-21: K
Row 22: K1, k2t, k1(3 sts in total)
Rows 23-24: K
Bind off and weave in the ends
You can purchase the inexpensive PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, and on ariannafrasca.com.