how to turn a crochet granny square into a cute bow. Here’s how you can make it step by step:
We’ll make it in three parts:
- Granny square (the bow wings)
- Middle band (wrap)
- Ribbon tails
1. Granny Square (Bow Base)
We’ll make a small granny square (4 rounds works well).
Round 1:
- Make a magic ring.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring.
- Ch 2, 3 dc into ring — repeat 3 more times.
- You should have 4 groups of 3 dc.
- Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 2:
- Sl st into corner space.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into same corner.
- Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner — repeat 3 more times.
- Join with sl st.
Round 3:
- Sl st into corner.
- Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner.
- Ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner — repeat around.
- Join with sl st.
Round 4 (last):
- Same as round 3, just bigger.
- Each corner: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
- Each side: clusters of 3 dc with ch 1 in between.
Fasten off and weave ends.
👉 You can stop at Round 4 (about 10 cm square), or make bigger for a larger bow.
2. Middle Band (Bow Center)
- Ch 8.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (7 sc).
- Row 2–10: Ch 1, turn, sc across (7 sc).
- Fasten off.
👉 Adjust length depending on thickness you need.
3. Ribbon Tails
- Ch 30.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
- Row 2–4: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
- Make 2 strips the same size.
4. Assembly
- Fold granny square corner to corner → triangle.
- Pinch the center to form a bow shape.
- Place ribbon tails behind the bow.
- Wrap the middle band tightly around bow center + tails.
- Sew or stitch in the back to secure.
🎀 Now you have a neat crochet bow! You can attach it to:
- Hair clips
- Bags
- Clothing
- Blankets