Bow Knitting Patterns

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Bows add a flirty touch to these knitting patterns for hats, scarves, sweaters, and more. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/15/23

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.

These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.

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Free Patterns

Take a Bow Hat

Cloche hat knit with a 6 round repeat mock cable pattern and finished with a bow. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Linda Wilgus

Fawn Doll and Hat

Dotty the Fawn is a cuddly baby deer stuffie with a bow. Approx 21" [53.5 cm] total height. Worsted weight yarn. Speckled Fawn Baby and Child Hat with i-cord bow. Sizes 6/12 mos 18/24 mos 4 yrs. DK weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations

Top with Bow

Easy sleeveless tank top knit knit both in the round and flat, in stockinette, with a knit stripe ribbon that extends into a ribbon and bow. Sizes S, M, L, XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lene Holme Samsøe for BC Garn

Zoe Hat

Simple beanie with double bow for babies and children. Sizes 6m/1y/3y/child. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Muki Crafts

Bow Bag

Hand bag purse knit flat, felted and decorated with a bow. Size 10" x 13" (excluding straps). Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Twilleys of Stamford

Little Red Baby Dress and Hat

Matching baby dress with round neck, puffed sleeve baby dress with bow and cloche hat. Size baby 3-6 months. Designed by Suzanne Resaul of loopysue Designs

Take a Bow Hat and Mitts

Easy matching beanie and fingerless mitts with bows. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Each accessory uses less than one skein of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Therese Sharp

Seed Stitch Headband

Easy beginner level headband knit flat with statement bow. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn.Designed by Miwa Gemini for Lion Brand

Gift Pullover

Is there a child who is a special gift in your life? Share your feelings with this sweater designed to look like a present with ribbon and bow. Sizes S(3-4Y), M (5-6Y), L(7-8Y), XL (9-10Y). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jane Zane.

Bow Pullover

Short-sleeved women's sweater embellished with a stylish bow. Sizes To fit bust: 87 to 117cm / 35 to 47 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle Yarn.

Something Lovely

A simple cowl with bow ends added that can be worn many ways, as a shoulder cozy wrap, hood, and more. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Caitlin ffrench.

Ascot Bow Scarf

A simple bow scarf knit three pieces with garter stitch and then sewn together to make a permanent bow. A snap is then sewn to each side for an easy-on/easy-off scarf. Inspired by one seen at Anthropologie. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Bailes.

Rusetti Bow

Bow in 2 sizes you can wear in your hair or add to other knitting projects such as hats, headbands, mittens, and more. 2 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jatta Pauliina. Available in English and Finnish

More Free Patterns

Easy Christmas Bow Pillow

Stockinette pillow with seed stitch sash and bow. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Size 14"/35.5 cm square. Designed by Marilyn Losee for Yarnspirations. Use the recommened yarn for a sparkle!

Bow Hat

Gina Michele designed this easy wide ribbed beanie topped with a bow instead of a pompom. Sport yarn. Designed by Sybil R

Bow Tie Baby Cardigan

This gets my vote for one of the cutest baby sweaters ever. Link for seaming video tutorial in PDF. Sizes 6 mos and 12 mos.

“Bow Head” Bow Headband

Lauren Riker designed this headband with instructions for knitting with either circular or straight needles. She also has a video tutorial.

Bows Before Bros

Cute booties with bows for NB and about 0-3 months from Carrie Briggs at the Ink-Stained Wife

"Bow"tiful Beanie

Hat knit with a 2 row repeat texture and a ribbed bow to embellish the ribbed brim. DK weight yarn. Designed by schneckenstrick. Aran weight yarn.

Princess Bow Purse

This glamorous but easy purse is knit in two pieces that form a bow shape when assembled. The first is seamed to the purse body and the second is added as the bow “knot”. A thin ribbon is threaded through a chain for the strap. About 7 inches x 11 inches. Designed by Rim Ballouli

Quinn Fox Headband and Cowl

Set which includes headband with cute pointed ears and a cowl with big bow. Both items are knitted flat with aran weight yarn, you can use this pattern for making fox, cat or wolf set. Sizes Sizes: baby/toddler/child/adult. Designed by Muki Crafts

Bow Pouch Bracelet

This cute bow bracelet designed by Derya Davenport has a secret — a little pouch on the underside where you can put coins, bobby pins, etc. A great beginner project because it’s made of 3 rectangles.

Simple Love Bow

Easy bow to use as a hair accessory, pin, or for other projects. A great use for leftover yarn because uses 11 - 14 yards (10 - 13 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Emma Du.

Oversized Bow Headband

Headband in child size knit with a 4 row repeat, featuring a bow and crochet border. DK weight yarn. Designed by Laura Clouse.

Glimmer Beret

A bow and optional beads dress up Erron Anderson’s easy beret.

Miss Savannah Bow

Quick baby headband knit with 100 yards (91 m) of yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Aran yarn. Designed by Elizabeth R. Krueger. Sizes 0-6 months 14-16".

Patterns for Purchase

Bow Peep Bralette Top

Fun party top or quick Halloween costume! A giant bow covers the front of this top knit in full rib making it snug nicely to your body, with a cut out detail peeking out under the bow. Sizes: 28-30” to 48-50”. Designed Anxiousgirlknits. Chunky weight yarn.

See more pics and get the pattern on Etsy

Harlow Camisole

Open back lace tank top with lace ruffled waist, a picot neckline, cable braided straps, and flirty bow on back. Sizes: XS-XL to fit a 30-44" Bust. Designed Lauren Riker. Sport weight yarn.

Baby Cardigan Jacket and Hat

Baby girl's cardigan matinee jacket with matching hat knit with what looks like a 4 row repeat cable pattern and finished with crocheted bows. Sizes: 0 - 3 months ; 3 - 6 months ; 6 - 12 months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elena Mitchell for Solnishko43 who also sells finished items

Rainbow of Bows Blanket

Perfect for beginners, this blanket features ribbons of garter stitch with knit bows sewn in. Worsted Weight, Double Stranded yarn. Designed by AuntJanetsDesigns.

Beau Cloche

A sweet and slightly slouchy cloche, adorned with an oversized but oh-so-proper bow. Designed by Natalie Larson. Worsted weight yarn.

See more pics and get the knitting pattern

Ankle Bow Socks

Lace ankle socks with a cute cuff that forms a pretty bow. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Emma Wright.

Selma or Headband

Headbands designed by Mukicrafts including Selma in basket woven cable stitch with bow and Iverson cable headwrap with a twist. Sizes Selma: newborn/6m/toddler/child/adult. Iverson: toddler/child/adult. Aran weight yarn.

Ascot Scarf

Free with Kindle Unlimited or available for purchase. Ascot keyhole scarves that stay put around your neck. Pictured are Primrose Ascot, Bow Tie Ascot, and Chantilly Lace Ascot. Designed by Pam Powers. From the book Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves

Bow Back T-Shirt

With Sprinkles on Top Tee has instructions for knitting bows with either knit centers or buttons. There is a colorwork ice cream cone on the front but I'd personally knit it without the design. Sizes XS-XL to fit a 30-44" Bust. Designed by Girly Knits.

Audrey Gloves

These fingerless mitts are adorned with a sweet little bow. They are knitted flat and later on seamed. The designer says this is a great project for beginner knitters since you are only knitting several little rectangles.Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Nancy Ricci