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.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 10 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Easy bow tie
If your man wears bow ties, a new one can be an added present.
It’s so easy and fun to make that you might find yourself making one for all the men in your life, and then maybe making one for yourself.
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy, Lovecraft, Knitcrate. 1$ will be donated, read more here!
About
The bow tie is knitted flat.
You need to know how to knit and purl.
The instructions are written in standard American terms. The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm
Yarn: Woolike™ Yarn by Loops & Threads (Super Fine – weight 1)
Yardage: 136 y / 124 m
Gauge: 32 sts – 42 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm
Other Notions: tapestry needle, Bow Tie Set with one hook, one eye and one slider (from amazon).
Sizing: One size
Abbreviations
K: knit
P: Purl
sl1wyif: slip 1 stitch with your yarn in front
sl1wyib: slip 1 stitch with your yarn in back
RS: right side
Sts: stitches
Pattern
Bow
CO 16 sts
Row 1: *K1, sl1wyif * repeat to last 2sts, k2
Row 2: *P1, sl1wyib * repeat to last 2 sts, p2
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 9 inches / 23 cm
Bind off.
Seam bind-off edge to cast-on edge and set aside.
Knot
CO 12sts
Row 1: *K1, sl1wyif * repeat to last 2sts, k2
Row 2: *P1, sl1wyib * repeat to last 2 sts, p2
Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 until piece measures 2.3 inches / 6 cm in length.
Holding RS together, stitch together in a loop, turn right side out and sew on the button to the center of the seam.
Finishing:
Slide Bow through Knot
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy, Lovecraft, Knitcrate. 1$ will be donated, read more here!