Bows add a flirty touch to these knitting patterns for hats, scarves, sweaters, and more. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 2/5/23
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Free Patterns
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
“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.
Bow Hat
Gina Michele designed this easy wide ribbed beanie topped with a bow instead of a pompom. Sport yarn. Designed by Sybil R
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!
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended 14" Pillow Form at Amazon
- See more Christmas Decor Knitting Patterns
"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.
More Free Patterns
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
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more patterns by Muki Crafts
- See more Animal Hoodie Knitting Patterns
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
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get silver beads for the band
- Get silver chain for the strap
- Get thin ribbon to thread through the chain
- See more Purse Knitting Patterns
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.
Bows Before Bros
Cute booties with bows for NB and about 0-3 months from Carrie Briggs at the Ink-Stained Wife
Bow Tie Pullover
Irina Poludnenko designed this flattering sweater for Takhi St. Charles that features feminine bows at the wrist and a flattering ribbed neckline. SIZES Small (Medium, Large)
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.
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.
Glimmer Beret
A bow and optional beads dress up Erron Anderson’s easy beret.
Patterns for Purchase
Beau Cloche
A sweet and slightly slouchy cloche, adorned with an oversized but oh-so-proper bow. Designed by Natalie Larson. Worsted weight yarn.
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.
- Get the SELMA pattern on Etsy
- Get the IVERSON pattern on Etsy
- See more Baby Headband Knitting Patterns
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
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
- See more pics and get Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves on Amazon (Kindle or Paperback)
- See more Keyhole Scarf Knitting Patterns
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.
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.
